Helicopter standing in the hangar
Company

Company Profile

A message from our President, our history, our commitment to safety,
access to our bases, corporate data and more:
an introduction to JAPAN HELI-SYSTEM, inc.

Message

Message from the President

Yori Sekiguchi, President & CEO Yoji Sekiguchi · CEO
Yoji Sekiguchi · Representative Director

President & CEO Yori Sekiguchi

At JAPAN HELI-SYSTEM, inc., we draw on the experience and technical expertise built up over years in the helicopter business to bring the wonder of flight to an ever wider audience through our service brand, YURA Air.

Uniting safety with genuine wonder, every member of our team is committed to remaining a company that earns a smile and a thank you from every customer.

We look forward to your continued support.

Our Philosophy /

By placing safety first, valuing our colleagues, and contributing to the happiness of everyone we work with, including our customers, our community and society at large, we will be a company that earns the smiles and thanks of many.

History

History

2016 · 02 JAPAN HELI-SYSTEM, inc. established
2016 · 04 Air transport business licence obtained
2018 · 04 Chubu Centrair International Airport office opened
2022 Ise Bay helicopter sightseeing flights launched
2023 · 10 Helicopter shuttle service launched for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix
2026 Service brand YURA Air launched
Safety

Our Commitment to Safety

"Place safety first, value our colleagues, and contribute to our customers, our community and society."
Guided by this corporate philosophy, we make safety the highest priority in every service we provide.
Aircraft maintained by our company have a record of zero accidents to date.

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MaintenanceThorough Maintenance System

Licensed engineers holding a Second Class Aircraft Maintenance Technician certification or higher perform daily and periodic inspections, with rigorous control of everything from parts to maintenance records.

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PilotHighly Experienced Pilots

Only highly experienced pilots who meet our strict in-house standards take the controls, with regular skill assessments and training.

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OperationRigorous Operational Judgment

Guided by our own weather assessment criteria, we cancel flights whenever safety cannot be confirmed. Your safety always comes first.

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SMSSafety Management System

We have established safety management regulations under the Civil Aeronautics Act, and every employee works to share and raise safety awareness.

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EducationRegular Safety Training

All employees undergo regular safety education and training, and a near-miss reporting system drives continuous improvement.

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InsuranceInsurance & Compensation

We carry comprehensive insurance for every eventuality, so that you can fly with complete peace of mind.

Licensed Operator

Authorized by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
A Fully Licensed Air Carrier

We hold licenses from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for Air Transport Services and Aerial Work Services. These are official licenses permitting the carriage of passengers for compensation, and obtaining them requires hundreds of millions of yen and a rigorous review process. While some in the industry carry passengers without proper authorization, we operate strictly within the law and guarantee your safety and peace of mind.

21companies only Operators
0incidents Zero Accident
Access

Locations & Access

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Head Office · Saitama Head Office
Address
1-3-16-9 Kashiwaza, Ageo, Saitama 362-0075, Japan
Phone
050-8890-5476
Access
About a 10-minute walk from Ageo Station on the JR Takasaki Line
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Iwatsuki Heliport · Saitama Iwatsuki Heliport
Address
1032 Kashiwazaki, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama, Saitama 339-0045, Japan
Phone
050-8890-5476
Access
About 10 minutes by car from Iwatsuki Station on the Tobu Urban Park Line (about 5 minutes from Iwatsuki IC on the Tohoku Expressway)
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Ise Bay Heliport · Mie Ise Bay Base
Address
Tsu City Ise Bay Heliport, 2-2 Kumozu-Kokankocho, Tsu, Mie 514-0301, Japan
Phone
050-8890-5476
Access
About 15 minutes by car from Takadahonzan Station on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line
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Chubu Centrair Office · Aichi Chubu Centrair International Airport Office
Address
Terminal 2 Passenger Building T2 M01-222, 1-1 Centrair, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0881, Japan
Phone
0569-47-6620
Access
Directly connected to Chubu Centrair International Airport Station on the Meitetsu Airport Line
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Overview

Company Information

Company NameName
JAPAN HELI-SYSTEM, inc. JAPAN HELI-SYSTEM, inc.
RepresentativeRepresentative
Yori Sekiguchi, President & CEO
EstablishedFounded
February 12, 2016 (Heisei 28)
CapitalCapital
100 million yen
BusinessBusiness
  • Air transport services (sightseeing flights, passenger transport, etc.)
  • Aerial work services (filming, charters, etc.)
  • Aircraft maintenance, servicing, and contracted storage
  • Aerial photography by aircraft, and sales of images
  • Heliport operation and management
  • Airport ground handling services
  • Provision of aircraft and pilots for skydiving operations
  • Disaster prevention and mitigation services
  • Regional revitalization projects
  • Consulting services for the aviation industry
  • Unmanned aircraft (drone) services
Main BankBank
The Sanjusan Bank, Ltd.
Head OfficeHead Office
1-3-16-9 Kashiwaza, Ageo, Saitama 362-0075, Japan
Ise Bay BaseIse Bay
Tsu City Ise Bay Heliport, 2-2 Kumozu-Kokankocho, Tsu, Mie 514-0301, Japan
Chubu Centrair International Airport OfficeCentrair
Terminal 2 Passenger Building T2 M01-222, 1-1 Centrair, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0881, Japan
Licenses & PermitsLicense
Air Transport Business License (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) and Aerial Work Business License * Nineteen operators hold a rotary-wing air transport license within the jurisdiction of the Tokyo Civil Aviation Bureau (MLIT Tokyo Civil Aviation Bureau, "List of Air Transport and Aerial Work Operators under the Tokyo and Osaka Civil Aviation Bureaus," as of June 1, 2026).
EmployeesEmployees
7
Principal ClientsPartners
  • Club Tourism International Inc.
  • JTB Corp.
  • Hankyu Travel International Co., Ltd.
  • H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
  • JALPAK Co., Ltd.
  • ANA Sales Co., Ltd.
  • Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd.
(in no particular order)
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