Based in Montréal, Canada  ·  Est. 2023

Japanese youths
redefining technology

We are a collective of creators, developers, artists, and visionaries living in Montréal. We bridge cultures through technology, gaming, and innovative digital solutions.

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Who We Are

Born from Terakoya.
Built for Tomorrow.

Terako takes its name from the Terakoya — Edo-period temple schools where communities gathered to learn, share, and create. In the heart of Montréal, we carry that spirit forward: a space where Japanese youth collaborate to tackle modern challenges with creativity and precision.

Cross-Cultural Roots

Merging Japanese precision and esthetic sensibility with Montréal's vibrant, diverse creative energy.

Tech-First Mindset

From AI to Web3 to Game Dev — we leverage cutting-edge tools to build products that matter.

Youth-Led & Independent

Fresh perspectives, no red tape. Every member contributes, owns, and ships.

What We Do

Our Capabilities

End-to-end digital craftsmanship across multiple domains.

Game Development

From 48-hour jam prototypes to full releases. We design, build, and ship games that explore narrative depth, mechanics, and cultural identity.

Unity C# 2D / 3D

Web3 & Decentralized Apps

Smart contracts, IPFS storage, and dApp interfaces. We build for a transparent and creator-owned web — with real users in mind.

Solidity IPFS Pinata Ethers.js

Mobile Applications

Intuitive, fast, and beautiful iOS and Android apps. From concept to App Store, we cover the full lifecycle with attention to UX.

Flutter Swift Firebase

AI & Machine Learning

Embedding models, NLP tools, recommendation systems. We turn bleeding-edge research into products people actually use.

Python PyTorch HuggingFace

Web Development

High-performance websites and web apps engineered for scale and polish. Full-stack, from elegant front-ends to robust back-end APIs.

React Next.js Node.js

Creative Direction

Branding, motion design, and digital storytelling. We craft visual identities that carry cultural depth and contemporary appeal.

Figma After Effects Blender
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Our Projects

A showcase of our recent endeavors, experiments, and competitions.

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Web3 & IPFS Development

Piñata Pitch

Pitched an innovative decentralized media storage solution utilizing Piñata's SDK. Focused on data permanence and ownership for independent digital artists.

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Game Design & Development

McGill Game Jam

Developed a complete 48-hour game prototype in Unity exploring themes of "Connection" — blending mechanics with an emotionally resonant narrative.

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Mobile Application

TaskLock

A custom productivity app that uses intelligent locking mechanics to eliminate distraction, helping users enter deep work states more consistently.

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AI Research & NLP

Pure Lexicon AI

An NLP system that translates English loanwords back into native vocabulary using semantic embeddings and combinatorial optimization — no foreign words allowed.

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Community Platform

Terakoya Platform

An online collaboration hub for Japanese youth in Canada — event coordination, shared resources, and peer mentorship, inspired by the Edo-era Terakoya model.

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Next Chapter

Our next project is currently in stealth. Sit tight — we're building something that blends cultural storytelling with interactive technology.

Get in Touch

Let's Collaborate.

Located in the heart of Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal. Open to new projects, cultural exchanges, and creative collaborations.

Location Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal, QC, Canada
Email riktak@terako.ca
Response Time Usually within 48 hours