RJC Research Inc.

RJC Research Inc. is a Japanese marketing research firm headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1967 by Shigeyuki Kamoda, the company began as an independent research organization focused on market and public opinion research. It was originally named Ryutsu Joho Center (流通情報センター) and later rebranded to RJC Research Inc. in 2006. The firm is known for its expertise in field marketing, particularly mystery shopping (覆面調査), and operates a large network of monitors and registered surveyors. It is a subsidiary of Impact Holdings Inc., a group that provides field marketing and HR-related services. RJC Research offers a wide range of research methods including central location tests (CLT), home use tests (HUT), online surveys, and store audits. The company has over 50 years of experience and serves more than 1,500 client companies annually. Its services extend beyond research to include execution support for marketing strategies, leveraging the group's resources. RJC Research is also an official partner of LINE Research, providing access to approximately 6.35 million active monitors. The company emphasizes data reliability and long-term client relationships, with some contracts lasting over 40 years.

RJC Research Inc. was founded in 1967 by Shigeyuki Kamoda as an independent marketing research organization. Initially named Ryutsu Joho Center (流通情報センター), the company started its market research operations with a focus on connecting users and suppliers. In 1995, it began accepting overseas research orders. In 2003, it obtained PrivacyMark certification and introduced a CATI (computer-assisted telephone interviewing) system. In 2006, the company changed its name to RJC Research Inc. In 2013, it established a Wealth Management Division. In 2018, the research division was spun off as a new company, RJC Research Inc. In 2019, it joined the Impact Holdings Group. The company has over 50 years of experience in the marketing research industry and has built a reputation for reliable data collection and long-term client relationships. It operates a large network of monitors and registered surveyors, and is an official partner of LINE Research.

• 2025

  Group headquarters moves to Ark Mori Building on May 12.

• 2019

  Joins Impact Holdings Group.

• 2018

  Spins off research division as new company RJC Research Inc.

• 2013

  Establishes Wealth Management Division.

• 2006

  Changes company name from Ryutsu Joho Center to RJC Research Inc.

• 2003

  Obtains PrivacyMark certification; introduces CATI system.

• 1995

  Starts accepting overseas research orders.

• 1967

  Founded by Shigeyuki Kamoda; begins market research operations.

Independent, long-established marketing research firm with strong field marketing capabilities and large monitor network.

• Mystery Shopping (覆面調査)

  Investigators pose as customers to evaluate stores and services.

• Central Location Test (CLT)

  Gathers target respondents at a venue to evaluate products.

• Home Use Test (HUT)

  Sends products to respondents' homes for actual use and evaluation.

• LINE Research

  Online surveys via LINE app with approximately 6.35 million active monitors.

• Fan Support (ファンサポ)

  Promotional service to drive target consumers to stores and encourage purchases.

1. 1RJC Research official websiterjc.co.jp
2. 2Company Overviewrjc.co.jp
3. 3Why RJC Research is Chosenrjc.co.jp
4. 4President's Message and Historyrjc.co.jp
5. 5Wikidatawikidata.org