INFORICH INC. (HQ: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Hironobu Akiyama, hereinafter referred to as INFORICH), operator of the mobile battery-sharing service “ChargeSPOT®,” has begun the phased installation of “ChargeSPOT” at seven Hankyu Railway stations starting Thursday, February 27, 2025. By installing these units at each station, the service aims to reduce concerns about smartphone battery depletion for station users and enhance the overall convenience of the stations.

■ Background of Installation
Hankyu Railway serves as a key transportation network in the Keihanshin region, providing essential transit infrastructure for travel between tourist destinations and urban areas. With the upcoming “EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo,” station usage is expected to increase even further. In anticipation of this rise in passengers and to enhance station convenience, the decision has been made to install “ChargeSPOT” units.

■Installation Details

*Installation Date and location:
Phased Installation Starting Thursday, February 27, 2025: Hankyu Railway – 7 Stations (Karasuma, Katsura, Kamishinjo, Okamachi, Kawanishi-Noseguchi, Sonoda, Nigawa)

* Installation Stand Type:
　20-slot type, 10-slot type

We will continue to expand “ChargeSPOT” to provide a stable charging environment in various regions.

■ About “ChargeSPOT”
“ChargeSPOT” is a mobile battery sharing service. Renting a battery is simple: just scan the QR code on the battery stand using the “ChargeSPOT” compatible app. The service is available in all 47 prefectures of Japan and is expanding globally to areas like Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Singapore, and Macau.

■How to Use “ChargeSPOT”

App Name: ChargeSPOT
Download here: https://go.onelink.me/GQjX/cc9f2407

*ChargeSPOT® is a registered trademark of INFORICH INC.