森澤友和 (Tomokazu Morisawa )

CEO

The DECK 株式会社

Space Management

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45 min

Inside the Tech Stack of Japanese Coworking Spaces

Panel Discussion

Chapters

0:00Tech in Japanese Coworking SpacesA practical look at how Japanese coworking spaces use technology behind the scenes, from member management and bookings to access, payments, Wi-Fi, and community operations.2:16Meet the Operators Behind the SpacesYuta Aoki introduces the panel, with perspectives from FUTRWORKS Osaka, Impact HUB Tokyo, The DECK Osaka, and CIC Japan. The chapter sets up the different types of coworking spaces covered in the discussion.9:07Why Coworking Tech Has to Earn Its PlaceThe panel explains why coworking spaces adopt technology in the first place: to reduce admin, save staff time, manage growth, and give community managers more room to focus on members.15:53The Hardest Parts of Running a Coworking Space in JapanImpact HUB Tokyo and The DECK discuss the operational challenges that matter most in real life: Wi-Fi, access control, locks, invoicing, reservations, member systems, and local Japanese requirements.19:48Building Coworking Spaces for International MembersThe speakers share how Japanese coworking spaces support foreign founders, digital nomads, and non-Japanese speakers through multilingual staff, global tools, onboarding, and cultural understanding.27:48Where Human Touch Beats AutomationA grounded discussion on where coworking spaces deliberately avoid too much tech, including member relationships, community building, internal notes, face-to-face conversations, and the design of the physical space.38:16What Coworking Tech Still Gets WrongThe panel highlights the problems that still need better answers: messy internal files, finding great community managers, digital skills, air conditioning, comfort, air quality, and the physical experience of work.43:30Tech Mistakes Coworking Operators Should AvoidA candid look at bad or frustrating investments, from coffee machines and cheap cables to AV setup, meeting-room equipment, and air conditioning decisions that do not match how members actually use the space.46:27The Hidden Complexity of Coworking Billing in JapanThe discussion turns to tax, invoicing, accounting, memberships, events, grants, corporate clients, and international payments, one of the less visible but highly important parts of running a coworking business.48:10Lessons for the Future of Coworking OperationsThe closing takeaways focus on choosing tools with care, protecting staff time, improving the member experience, and remembering that great coworking still depends on both reliable technology and strong human presence.

About 森澤友和 (Tomokazu Morisawa )

Tomokazu Morisawa is the CEO of The DECK Inc., a coworking, event, and makerspace hub in Osaka that brings together startups, creators, digital nomads, and enterprises to collaborate and innovate. Under his leadership, The DECK has become an important gateway for international entrepreneurs entering Japan and a platform for cross-border connection across the wider Asian ecosystem.

With a background spanning IT, healthcare, business development, and startup support, Tomokazu combines operational leadership with a strong focus on ecosystem building. Before becoming CEO, he served as COO of The DECK, helping shape its growth and position within Osaka’s innovation landscape. His work extends beyond workspace operations into international partnerships, business development, and supporting new ventures entering the Japanese market.

Tomokazu has also contributed to innovation and urban development conversations as a panelist, facilitator, and lecturer, sharing insights on coworking, digital nomadism, city innovation, and narrative-driven marketing. His international outlook is strengthened by an MBA from Hult International Business School, where he studied leadership, finance, and design thinking across London, Shanghai, and Dubai.

Through The DECK, Tomokazu continues to play a key role in connecting local and global communities, helping foster the kind of collaboration that drives entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation in Osaka and beyond.

Talk at CTW 2026

All session times are shown in UK time [UTC+1 | BST] (Europe/London).

Friday, Apr 249:00 AM UK time · 45 minPanel Discussion

Inside the Tech Stack of Japanese Coworking Spaces

JCCO led conversation on the tools and tech used in Japanese coworking spaces.

What you'll learn:

Discover the technology landscape in Japanese coworking spaces
Learn how the Japanese market approaches workspace operations differently
Hear operator perspectives from one of Asia's most mature coworking markets

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