About Akabou

Akabou was founded in 1975 in Japan by Toshio Matsuishi.

Akabou is a nationwide delivery network of independent owner-drivers operating light cargo trucks.

Today, Akabou members provide delivery services throughout Japan.

Female drivers are also active members of the Akabou network.

Akabou is a nationwide network of independent owner-drivers specializing in charter transportation and dedicated delivery services throughout Japan.

Unlike standard parcel delivery services, your cargo is transported directly by a dedicated vehicle. There is no consolidation with other customers’ shipments, reducing the risk of delays, damage, or misplaced items.

If you have special transportation needs, feel free to contact us. We regularly handle luggage, sports equipment, musical instruments, precision equipment, and other items that may be difficult to ship through standard courier services.

Our drivers are known for their flexibility and commitment to finding practical solutions. Whether the destination is a major city, a remote mountain area, a ski resort, a golf course, or a rural location, we will do our best to deliver wherever roads can take us.

What makes Akabou unique is its nationwide network of independent drivers. Each driver operates their own business and specializes in different types of transportation. By supporting one another and sharing resources, we are able to provide flexible services that would be difficult for a single operator to offer alone.

This cooperative network has allowed Akabou to solve transportation challenges across Japan for decades, providing reliable service for both businesses and individual customers.

For over 50 years, Akabou has connected people, places, and communities throughout Japan.
Wherever there is a road, there is an Akabou driver ready to help.
We will continue to deliver with care, flexibility, and the spirit of mutual support.