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Quartz glass (silicon dioxide) is one of the most stable substances on Earth. Joint research by Hitachi and Kyoto University demonstrated that laser recording on quartz glass can preserve data for "over 300 million years." 1,000 years is a theoretical value based on the material's scientific properties. QR codes have over 30 years of proven reliability since their development in 1994 and are backed by ISO international standards ensuring backward compatibility.

QR codes are certified as an international standard (ISO/IEC 18004), making it unlikely the standard itself would disappear. Even if QR code readers ceased to exist, the technology to read information from black-and-white patterns is fundamental and entirely decodable with future technology. Additionally, TokiStorage offers the option of engraving information in human-readable text alongside the QR code.

Voice (proprietary audio encoding stores up to 30 seconds of voice in a single QR code), text information (name, date of birth, messages, family tree, etc. — approximately 3,000 characters), and images (photos, family crests, logos, etc.) can be recorded. Voice, text, and images can be combined or used individually. For longer texts or more photos, multiple plates can be combined. Let's figure out together what to preserve in a free consultation.

Quartz glass is extremely hard and will not break under normal handling. However, strong impacts can cause breakage. As a precaution against loss, we recommend creating replicas (additional fee) and storing them in different locations to distribute disaster risk. Production data is also backed up by our company (during the period of business operation).

We accept credit cards (VISA / Mastercard / AMEX) and bank transfer. Installment payments (3, 6, or 12 payments) are also available. International customers can pay via Wise (USD). If you have any concerns about payment, please feel free to ask. We'll find a method that works for your situation.

You can start with the Experience Plan (UV laminate QR / from ¥5,000). The quartz glass Personal Plan (¥50,000) supports installment payments up to 12 months — approximately ¥4,200/month. You can also prototype a QR code for free with TokiQR. What matters is that the memories you wanted to preserve may fade while you wait for "someday when I can afford it." Start with a free consultation to explore options that fit your budget. Consultation alone is always welcome.

You don't need to have everything decided before applying. During a 30-minute online consultation, we'll draw out "what you want to preserve" through dialogue. Even just your name, date of birth, and a single message makes a meaningful proof of existence. Perfection isn't necessary. You can start with "just my name for now."

Everything can be completed online. Consultations via Zoom or phone. If technology is difficult, we can work through family members or care managers. The finished product ships to your home. You never need to leave. Your proof of existence can be created from your bedside.

That's completely normal. Almost no one knows exactly what to preserve from the start. In our online consultation, we find words together through questions like "What have you valued?" "What did you love?" "What's one thing you'd want to tell someone?" You don't need to be articulate. Sometimes the one sentence that emerges from silence is the most genuine of all.

We offer a fully online course. From Zoom consultation to content finalization to home delivery — everything is completed online. The Sado workshop is an option for those seeking a special experience. Choose what works for you, without pressure.

Approximately 2–3 weeks after content is finalized. For the Sado workshop, you can take it home during your visit. Please contact us if you need expedited service.

Absolutely. TokiStorage doesn't require someone to "inherit" it. Engrave your own words and records in quartz glass, then decide yourself where it goes — friends, nieces, nephews, or even a library or museum donation. TokiStorage is especially powerful for solo end-of-life planning, precisely because it's self-contained.

Yes. Our online course supports international shipping. Consultation, content finalization, and payment are all completed online, with worldwide delivery via EMS or equivalent. Since quartz glass is a physical medium that needs no server and knows no borders, you can scan it with your smartphone anywhere in the world. Contact us for details.

Yes, we are actively seeking partners. We offer wholesale pricing, promotional materials, and staff training so you can propose TokiStorage as a "vessel for records" after grave closure. Start with a 30-minute online briefing where we'll share case studies and partnership terms. Feel free to reach out.

Yes, bulk orders from 10 units are available. Custom designs for anniversary commemorations, distinguished service awards, graduation keepsakes, and more. Approximately 3–4 weeks after content confirmation. Share your budget, quantity, and timeline for an estimate. We can also prepare materials for internal approval processes.

Yes, we can accommodate both sole-source and proposal-based procurement. We provide quotations and specifications, and can adjust delivery schedules to match fiscal year budgets. We have partnership records with JICA Yokohama Emigration Museum and the Japan-Hawaii Immigration Museum. Contact us for an initial briefing for your team.

Yes. Upon request from the individual or their family, stored data can be erased and the plate destroyed. We believe the "right to be forgotten" is just as important as the "right to be remembered." Contact us for deletion procedures.

Due to the made-to-order nature of our products, returns or refunds at customer's convenience are not accepted. For defective items, please contact us by email within 7 days of delivery.

It's natural to feel cautious. "1,000 years," "islands," "emotional story" — these overlap with scam patterns. We've addressed every one of these concerns openly. Please read "Honest Answers to 10 Concerns" — our transparency page where we list every reason this might look suspicious and answer each one. Founder identity, scientific evidence, refund policy, and third-party verification resources are all published.

All plans are cost-based. For the Personal Plan ($333): quartz glass material and processing, QR code design and engraving, dedicated case and shipping, online consultation labor, storage infrastructure reserve, and operating expenses. For reference, a typical gravestone in Japan costs $3,000–$13,000. We plan to publish an annual financial report.

TokiStorage's greatest strength is being a physical medium that requires no server, no app, and no electricity. Records engraved in quartz glass continue to exist regardless of our company's business continuity. As long as you have a smartphone camera, you can read the QR code — our company's existence has no bearing on your ability to access your records. We also provide production data to customers and recommend distributed storage of replicas. The very reason we chose quartz glass is "permanence that doesn't depend on any system." Additionally, our founder is personally establishing a physical storage base on Sado Island in spring 2026, committed to dedicating his life to this work.