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With More Competitors, Food Delivery in Japan Encounters a Prominent Market

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4 years ago

June 18, 2021

In June, the biggest food delivery platform in the United States, DoorDash announced to enter Japan market, representing the first step for the company to provide services in Asian market and its third outside its home country, after Australia and Canada.

The move into Japan would allow it to tap into “one of the most restaurant-dense countries in the world,”DoorDash choose its special strategy, to start from Sendai, a city northeast of Tokyo, to order from hundreds of local restaurants and international chains including KFC, Pizza Hut and Gusto.

The Japanese restaurants culture means people tend to eat in the restaurant after their work as a social method, not to order online. However, by the influence of pandemic and the change of social structure, food delivery companies see an opportunity in the growing population of retirees and dual-income families.

At present, Japan market has some mature food delivery companies. Uber Eats launched in the country in 2016, followed in 2020 by Delivery Hero and China’s Didi Chuxing. Tokyo-headquartered Demae-can has partnered with almost 60,000 merchants and has 5.82m active users. It also offers a wider range of services, such as mail order and dry cleaning.

There is also a special food delivery company HungryPanda. Entered in 2021, HungryPanda is a food delivery company, specifically targeted overseas Chinese, to provide authentic Chinese food and grocery delivery service. The company is also the only company to offer Chinese interface. Now the company operates in Tokyo and Osaka.

As the huge potential market in Japan, companies is seeking for their specialties to attract more customers. With the more and more entrants, the competition will be fierce and the market will keep growing.

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FITFCK Unveils Major App Update, Strengthening Its Position as the Go To Platform for Fitness-Focused Connections

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2 weeks ago

August 28, 2025

Michelle Langton

FITFCK, the fast-growing fitness dating brand, has launched a significant update to its iOS and Android apps. Introducing a suite of powerful new features designed to make connecting with like minded gym lovers simpler, smarter and more engaging.

The refreshed app experience allows users to filter matches by location, gender, fitness level and intent whether seeking a date, a relationship or a new social connection. The update now adds an interactive map to discover nearby users and upcoming events, a curated “Spotlight” section showcasing exclusive content, ad free browsing for premium members and message read receipts to keep conversations flowing.

“Our goal is to merge cutting edge tech with the active lifestyle that our community lives and breathes every day” said Founder Jamie Wykes-Hobday. “This update is about making those connections happen faster, easier and with even more relevance.”

In addition to its digital growth, FITFCK recently hosted a sold out event in collaboration with BoohooMAN Active. The event brought together hundreds of fitness enthusiasts for a high energy mix of workouts, socialising and entertainment. Further proving that FITFCK’s community thrives both online and in real life. With more themed workout meet and mingle events planned in the coming months, the brand is set to continue expanding its reach beyond the gym floor.

FITFCK’s blend of innovative app features and immersive events reflects its mission to create a space where fitness and connection go hand in hand breaking down barriers, inspiring healthy lifestyles and bringing like minded people together. A brand to watch out for now and in the future.

About FITFCK:

FITFCK bridges fitness and romance through advanced digital tools and curated in person experiences. Operated by Social Station Group Ltd and headquartered in UK, the brand connects thousands of fitness lovers nationwide.