Where travelers and hosts are both the stars of the story.
ZeMott is just beginning. Yet in Hiroshima, meaningful connections are already blooming. “Simply share an experience with someone.” That moment will become the heart of your unforgettable journey.
Welcome to ZeMott—a place where local meets global, and your new friend is already waiting.
Our Concept
Travel beyond sightseeing—discover real connections.
What’s your most memorable travel experience? More than famous landmarks or guided tours, wasn’t it the time you spent with someone you met there? Maybe it was a local event you stumbled into together, or a neighborhood eatery they took you to.
ZeMott is a new service that makes these authentic connections easier and more meaningful.
Meet local “TOMODACHI Hosts” during your journey.
Go fishing in local waters with a fishing-loving uncle. Join a family at their once-a-year festival they’ve been looking forward to. Soak in the public bath that grandpa has been going to for decades.
At ZeMott, locals aren’t tour guides—they’re friends who share everyday experiences with you.
True, many local Japanese don’t speak English. But they’re filled with hospitality. Enjoy communicating through gestures and translation apps—connection transcends language.
Mission
Building a new tourism infrastructure that connects communities with the world.
ZeMott envisions a completely new form of travel—one where local people are the protagonists shaping every journey.
- Locals aren’t guides—they’re companions who share experiences.
- We maximize what already exists: local shops, nature, traditions, and memories.
- We find travel’s magic not in tourist centers, but in everyday life.
Using technology to create a tourism infrastructure where hearts connect.
Vision
A society where every person who has preserved local culture and life is celebrated.
ZeMott believes that travel’s most profound moments come from local people.
- The grandmother sharing stories from decades past.
- The father sweating through preparations for the annual Kagura performance.
- The smiles of children raised by the sea.
Each holds irreplaceable value. We want to share that value with travelers. This is what ZeMott brings to life.
Business Overview
| Service Name | ZeMott（ジーモット） |
| Business Description | Operation of ZeMott, a regional experience-matching platform Providing a C2C marketplace connecting international travelers with local residents in Japan Media Coverage: Hiroshima Keizai Shimbun |
| Founder | Ayako Mochizuki ・M.A. in Education, Hiroshima University ・Licensed Regional Interpreter Guide (Hiroshima Prefecture) ・15+ years of experience as an English teacher ・Backpacker who has traveled to over 50 countries |
| Location | Saeki-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan |
| Establishment | December 2022 (Company founded) March 2025 (ZeMott platform officially launched) |
| Patent Information | Patent Registered ZeMott’s business model and experience-sharing system are protected by registered patents, recognizing the originality of our traveler-local matching mechanism, reward structure, and information management system. (Patent number and registration date available upon request) |
| Achievements | ✓ Certified by Hiroshima City “Startup Challenge & Venture Support Program” ✓ Selected for Hiroshima Prefecture Acceleration Program “PANORAMA” |
| Contact | Instagram Official Website |