Unlocking Infinite
Possibilities in
Cross-Border Business
SHIFT USA leverages
its strong foundation in Japan
and extensive network in North America
to drive business transactions between the two countries, fostering mutual growth.
SHIFT USA
Delivering
“Made in Japan”
Quality to the World
As a leader in software testing and quality assurance,
we enhance product reliability and strengthen market competitiveness.
Our future-oriented approach ensures reliable quality and peace of mind for our clients.
Services
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[ Global IT Services ]
SHIFT delivers the same high-quality services overseas as in Japan, by leveraging a diverse team of engineers across multiple technical domains, a project management system led by Japanese-speaking professionals, and standardized frameworks and tools.
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[ Consulting ]
We help businesses enter and expand in the U.S. market by developing comprehensive, tailored strategies.Our team of experienced consultants—who have led business development while working abroad—brings deep expertise in market research, GTM (Go-To-Market) strategies, partnerships, and investment planning. Beyond strategy development, we provide hands-on support in execution, including on-the-ground market research, business partner sourcing, and M&A facilitation.
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SHIFT Group
Partners
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EAI Technologies, LLC.
EAI Technologies is an agile development firm based in Virginia, U.S., working mainly with large U.S. companies in the supply chain/logistics, telecommunications, finance, and security sectors. From custom software development for integrating legacy and modern systems to utilizing generative AI and LLMs, EAI Technologies has a variety of capabilities and specializes in developing UX and user workflows that are tailored to meet specific business processes. EAI maintains tight customer intimacy leading to high customer satisfaction, and all its customers have been acquired through referrals. EAI provides an iterative/agile service with a unique fixed price model that allows payment only upon acceptance of deliverables.
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SYSCOM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC.
SYSCOM is headquartered in New York, U.S., and provides comprehensive IT services, from infrastructures to systems, to Japanese companies with globally operations. It has a long track record of providing IT support to Japanese companies in the U.S. and has acquired a wide range of clients, including manufacturing, finance, telecommunications, trading companies, and system integrators. It builds and operates infrastructures using major infrastructures such as Microsoft, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks.
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News
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2025/10/27Details
A new webpage on Localization QA is now available
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2025/10/27Details
SHIFT signed a strategic partnership with Cognition AI to lead the domestic expansion of AI software engineer Devin
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2025/10/27Details
Interview with Representative Director Hidetaka Kojima on SHIFT’s US market expansion and Cross-border M&A Featured in International News Service “J-STORIES”
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2025/10/02Details
Seminar Notification “Why your product can’t penetrate the Japanese market? – Introduction of SHIFT Localization Solution -.”
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2025/09/05Details
Interview with CEO Hidetaka Kojima featured in Student Newspaper
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2025/07/17Details
SHIFT’s 1st Step in the U.S., CEO Interview featured in the official blog
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2025/04/03Details
Interview with Representative Director Hidetaka Kojima on SHIFT’s M&A Featured in International News Service “J-STORIES” (Part 2)
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2025/03/05Details
SHIFT USA’s Establishment Featured in the April 2025 Issue of MARR
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2025/02/28Details
Interview with Representative Director Hidetaka Kojima on SHIFT’s M&A Featured in International News Service “J-STORIES” (Part 1)
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2025/01/28Details
Establishment of a Subsidiary in the U.S.
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2025/01/14Details
SHIFT Launched Global Business Support Service, in Response to Requests from SHIFT Customers
Members
Message
from the CEO
Hidetaka Kojima Director / CEO
USCPA
Hidetaka Kojima started his career as a financial advisor at Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. and then moved to GCA (Houlihan Lokey). After that, he joined Mitsubishi Corporation in 2011 upon the establishment of the Food Sciences Division and then joined SHIFT Inc. in 2020. He was also involved in the establishment of SHIFT Growth Capital Inc. and was appointed as a director of the board in March 2022. He was elected as representative director in November 2024. He was also appointed as the Director/CEO of SHIFT USA Inc. in February 2025. He has been responsible for the planning and execution of M&A/PMI and business development strategy at these companies.
He completed the PLD course (PLDA) at Harvard Business School. He also received an MBA from Hitotsubashi University and earned a BA from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. He is a US Certified Public Accountant.
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Tomomasa Goto
Director
Tomomasa Goto is a seasoned business leader with deep expertise in strategic planning, business development, and transformation. With over 20 years of experience, he has successfully led growth initiatives across multiple industries, driving innovation and operational excellence.
He spent nearly 15 years at Mitsubishi Corporation, leading corporate strategy, M&A, and post-merger integration in Japan and the U.S. He later served as Managing Director and Representative Director at Griffith Foods Japan, overseeing business expansion. In 2024, he joined SHIFT Inc. as Managing Director of EVAC Consulting, where he focuses on enterprise value acceleration, digital transformation, and strategic consulting. In Feb 2025, he was appointed as Director in SHIFT USA. He holds an MBA from IE Business School and both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Tokyo. His leadership and expertise help businesses navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth. -
Motomichi Masano
Director
CPA(Japan) CFE(Japan)After spending 11 years at KPMG conducting financial audits primarily for publicly listed companies and supporting IPO processes, Motomichi Masano joined Deloitte Tohmatsu’s Risk Advisory division, where he spent four years assisting with internal control development and enhancing accounting governance.
He then transitioned to a construction company, where he served as Head of Internal Audit, establishing the internal audit department from the ground up and building a governance framework. In September 2023, he joined SHIFT and was assigned to the Internal Audit Office. Motomichi is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). -
Naoki Yamakoshi
Executive QA Expert
After graduating from the University of Tokyo, Naoki Yamakoshi joined IBM Japan and spent over 30 years in software development and testing at both U.S. and domestic research labs. In 2006, he took on the role of domestic head of the Testing Services division, driving numerous quality and testing-related business initiatives.
He joined SHIFT in February 2022 as a QA Expert, supporting multiple clients and leading the launch of new solutions, including defect analysis services.
Company
- Company Name
- SHIFT USA Inc.
- Headquarters
- 228 Hamilton Avenue, 3rd Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Director/CEO
- Director/CEO
- Established
- February 6, 2025
- Business Activities
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・Overseas Business Support Services
・M&A Execution, Investment Management,
and Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
・Discovery and Research of New Technologies
・Other Related Business Operations - Shareholder
- SHIFT Inc. (100%)
SHIFT specializes in software quality assurance, offering comprehensive IT services that include digital transformation.
Our main focus is on ensuring software quality and testing, delivering IT solutions that cater to the ever-evolving demands of the digital era.
SHIFT’s strength lies in our commitment to our clients’ business growth through a client-centric approach, extensive expertise, and robust execution.
With our innovative mindset, we continuously create new value and contribute to meaningful social change.