# Pikuru -- Japan's Pickleball Community App

## Overview

Pikuru is the easiest way to find pickleball courts, discover events, and connect with local players across Japan. Free to use. Bilingual interface (English and Japanese). Available as a web app and a mobile app, both currently coming soon.

URL: https://letspikuru.com

## Stats

- 200+ courts nationwide across Japan
- 50+ events monthly (tournaments, open play, meetups)
- 1,000+ players and growing community

## Core Value: Everything Pickleball, All in One Place

Finding pickleball in Japan used to mean digging through LINE groups, outdated blogs, and scattered social posts. Pikuru consolidates everything into one app.

### Find Courts Near You
Search available pickleball courts across Japan. Each listing includes hours of operation, access information, surface type (indoor or outdoor, hard court or other surface), and real-time availability. No more guessing if a court is open or where to play.

### Discover Events
Browse tournaments, open play sessions, and community meetups happening near you. Filter events by skill level, date, and location.

### Connect with Groups
Find local pickleball clubs and communities that match your skill level and playing schedule. Join, follow, and play with people who share your style of game.

## Free Account Benefits

When you create a free account, Pikuru transitions from being a search tool to being your pickleball home base. The free account is the primary engagement loop.

- Save your favorite courts: Bookmark courts you love and access them in one tap. No more retyping the same search.
- Bookmark upcoming events: Save events so you do not miss a game. Your schedule stays organized inside the app.
- Join and message local groups: Follow clubs, message players, and become part of a community. You are not just browsing, you are participating.

## How It Works

Four steps. That is all it takes to go from "where do I play?" to "see you on the court."

1. Find: Search courts and events near you.
2. Save: Bookmark your favorites for quick access.
3. Play: Show up and enjoy your game.
4. Connect: Meet players and join local groups.

## Pricing

Pikuru is free to use. No cost, no subscription, no premium tiers. Account creation is free. Search and discovery is free. Joining groups and saving favorites is free.

## Languages

Bilingual interface: English and Japanese. Browser locale is auto-detected on first visit (Japanese for ja-* locales, English otherwise). Language is switchable from the navigation bar at any time.

## Sponsors and Partners

Pikuru welcomes sponsors and partners. Available tiers:

- Platinum Partner: 2 slots, largest visibility
- Gold Partner: 4 slots, medium-large visibility
- Silver Partner: 8 slots, supporting visibility

Sponsorship inquiries: sponsors@letspikuru.com

## Contact

- General inquiries: contact form at https://letspikuru.com/#contact
- Sponsorship: sponsors@letspikuru.com

## Social Media

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letspikuru
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letspikuru
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letspikuru

## Privacy and Legal

Pikuru collects information provided during account creation (name, email, profile information) and usage data to improve the service. Personal information is not sold to third parties. Full Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Accessibility Statement are available from the footer of the homepage.

- Privacy: covers data collected, usage, sharing, retention, user rights under Japan's APPI, security, children's privacy, and contact.
- Terms of Service: covers eligibility (13+), account responsibilities, acceptable use, user content licensing, intellectual property, "as is" service, limitation of liability, termination, changes, and governing law (Japan).
- Accessibility: targets WCAG 2.1 Level AA; includes keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, resizable text, motion preferences, and a contact path for reporting issues.

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