Here is Locus Blue's Culture Book. It is our credo that summarize the recommended daily attitude and communication based on our culture.
Last Update: June 2026
Mission Locus Blue is a product company that immerses itself in the field — observing closely and getting its hands dirty — to uncover the essential problems no one else has noticed yet. What we aim for is not one-off contract development or person-dependent consulting. We solve problems at their root through scalable products. What makes this possible is our team - a diverse, global group moving forward together as one. That’s Locus Blue. Solving the Unseen, With Our Products 1／14
Products An online point cloud processing application that enables everyone in the civil engineering industry to utilize 3D data for site management. スキャン・エックス A cross-search engine that instantly locates essential information across a wide range of specifications and standards documents. カンリー
Vision In a rapidly changing world facing various complex societal issues like an aging population, increasing natural disasters, and ongoing conflicts, the true potential of spatial data often goes unnoticed and unused. This is because the current technology and tools in this field are mainly accessible to a limited group of highly skilled professionals. With ScanX, we are dedicated to changing this situation by becoming the leading authority in all aspects of geospatial data, including elements like 3D models, point clouds, and design schematics. Our goal is to go beyond the limitations of existing solutions and offer a comprehensive suite of spatial intelligence that addresses the most critical challenges faced by our users. By utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, innovative methods, and a deep understanding of the difficulties associated with spatial data, ScanX empowers individuals, organizations, and societies as a whole to overcome obstacles, make well-informed decisions, and drive positive changes in this world. Mapping the future with the Magic of Spatial Intelligence 空間データの力で、未来の地図を描く。
Vision Kanly aims to revolutionize the very act of “searching” in the construction industry. Today, field personnel spend an enormous amount of time and effort searching for necessary information buried in massive volumes of specifications and standards documents. Kanly is here to fundamentally change that reality. Kanly is an entirely new type of search engine that allows users to intuitively and comprehensively search across a vast number of specifications and standards documents. Unlike traditional PDF viewers, printed books, construction planning software, or even recently developed chatbots, Kanly delivers unmatched speed and accuracy in pinpointing the exact pages containing the standards or evidence users need. In the world Kanly envisions five years from now, searching will no longer be a source of stress or confusion. The time that construction professionals once spent looking for information will be redirected toward more meaningful and value-generating work. One Click. To the Right Information. 1クリックで、見たい情報へ。
• Don't stop at surface-level issues • Dig into the essence behind the "tip of the iceberg" • Gain real insights through on-site observation • Deepen understanding of other departments and move as one team • Be Relator All Sales, All Develop (ALL SD) • Cross silos and create value as one team • Everyone owns the work as their own- Hiring, accounting, sales, and development — all of us commit • Share information openly • Build reproducible systems, not personal dependencies 全員営業・全員開発 すなおびと 素直人 See Deeper 解像度を深めよう • Keep being a 「Sunaobito」 (素直 人 - genuine, good-hearted person) • Welcome diverse perspectives • Turn feedback into fuel for growth • Once you decide to do it, see it through to the end 2／14
These are the 8 action principles we value at Locus Blue. Because our Values are abstract, this Action Guide lays out the concrete daily behaviors we recommend as Locus Blue members.We will revise these principles flexibly as the company phase and the times change. 1. 何をやらないかを明確にする Decide what not to do 2. 手段はAI、決断は人 Powered by AI. We decide. 3. 一度決めたら、コミットしよう Decide it. Own it. 4. 過去を振り返って、未来を作る Back to the Future "BTF" 5. オンラインから現場へ Screen to Site 6. 伝わる言葉で話そう Clarity is kindness 7. 情報はオープンに共有する Share openly 8. 人ではなく、まず仕組みを疑う Doubt the system, not the people 3／14
Value Be Relator Our resources are limited. Trying to do everything leads to failure. The key to success is clearly deciding "what we will not do" and "what we will not build." 何をやらないかを明確にする Decide what not to do Don’t Try to do or build everything Do Decide "we will only do these two things this quarter." Don't do or build anything else. 1 4／14
Value Be Relator We actively bring AI into our daily work to boost individual productivity and deliver maximum results with a small, elite team. However, the final judgment and decision must always be made and owned by people. 手段はAI、決断は人 Powered by AI. We decide. 2 Don’t Take AI output at face value and allow decision-making over to it Do Use AI purely as an assistant; focus on thinking and judging with your own mind 5／14
Value Be Relator In decision-making and discussion, speak your mind clearly. Once a decision is made, don't push back afterward — commit to it actively. 一度決めたら、コミットしよう Decide it. Own it. 3 Don’t Stay silent during the discussion, then flip the table later with "actually, I disagree" Do Speak honestly before the decision; commit fully after, even if your personal view differs 6／14
Value Be Relator Don't just leave things half-done. Always treat reflection as essential — keep discussing what worked, what didn't, and where we can improve. 過去を振り返って未来を作る Back to the Future "BTF" 4 Don’t Move on from initiatives without ever looking back Do Always reflect on both successes and failures 7／14
Screen to Site 5 Don’t 机上検討やウェブ上のリサーチ・よくある フレームワークに落とし込むだけ止まっている Do Actually visit users and run interviews. Learn from real user voices and real usage. Related Value See Depper Don’t Stop at desk research, web searches, or filling in standard frameworks We don't just sit behind screens relying on data and online information. We get our hands dirty, go to the field, and listen directly to users. We believe that firsthand insights from real-world engagement lead to better decisions and meaningful value creation. 8／14
field has its own jargon — sales, development, accounting, and more. When people from different backgrounds are in the room, we choose simple, clear words that everyone can understand. 伝わる言葉で話そう Clarity is kindness 6 Related Value ALL SD Don’t Overuse jargon from your own field so that others can't follow Do Use plain words, analogies, and diagrams to get the message across 9／14
Value ALL SD We share virtually all information openly, with limited exceptions (HR, fundraising, M&A). Especially in a remote setting, the more information gets locked up, the harder it becomes for everyone to stay aligned. 情報はオープンに共有する Share openly 7 Don’t Talk in DMs; keep documents and information only in your own private space Do Share information openly in Notion or Slack 10／14
Value ALL SD When something isn't going well, doubt the system first — not the people. In a small organization of about 20 like ours, doubting people quickly destroys the team and leads to collapse. 人ではなく、まず仕組みを疑う Doubt the system, not the people 8 Don’t Blame individuals — "It's not working because of so-and-so / the engineers / the sales team" Do Ask where in the company's or the team's system the problem lies, and solve it there 11／14
Story Behind Founding Locus Blue Locus Blue began purely on the founder Miyatani's drive — having worked at an Israeli startup, he simply thought, "I have to start a company myself." After founding the company and exploring many possibilities, we dove into the civil engineering / construction industry. At first, the technical terms and customer comments were so specialized we could barely understand them — today, we understand nearly all of it. Launching a business, building a product, building an organization — all of this was new to us. We went through the full set of common mistakes and learned from each one. There were times we wondered if we were even cut out to be founders. Today, it feels like the fog has lifted, and we can see the future clearly. 12／14
of the Company Name "Locus" means coordinate or position, and "Blue" comes from the sky and the sea — both of which our founder Miyatani loves. Locus Blue started with point cloud data analysis, but going forward — guided by our mission, "Solving invisible challenges with products" — we won't be bound by any single technology. We will keep using products to solve the many deep, previously unnoticed challenges our users face. 13／14
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