Compatibility of New Technology and Stable Operation in WordPress
Okamura Corporation
Applied Services: Classmethod Members, KUSANAGI WordPress, AWS Infrastructure
Okamura Corporation, established in 1946 in Yokohama, specializes in workplace furniture and equipment — with notable installations at Kabukiza Theatre and the Odakyu Romancecar. In 2016, the company launched "WORK MILL," a website embodying their manifesto in support of Japan's work-style reform initiative. Built on AWS, WORK MILL needed global accessibility, cost efficiency, and a CMS that non-technical content editors could operate reliably.
Development and Operation of Websites on AWS
The original development team, though skilled, lacked operational expertise for long-term maintenance. WordPress performance suffered from slow upload times when multiple editors worked simultaneously — a critical issue for a content-driven site requiring frequent updates. Classmethod implemented KUSANAGI-optimized WordPress for dramatically improved CMS performance.
How Classmethod Applied Their Knowledge
Beyond WordPress optimization, Classmethod recommended Backlog project management software — aligning WORK MILL's development process with Okamura's own work-style reform philosophy by improving team collaboration and workflow visibility.
Technology Stack
Results Achieved
- • WORK MILL launched globally with fast, stable AWS infrastructure
- • WordPress upload performance significantly improved with KUSANAGI
- • Multiple simultaneous editors supported without performance degradation
- • Project management improved through Backlog implementation
This case study uses Classmethod Members and KUSANAGI WordPress.
Classmethod helps enterprise companies build and operate high-performance WordPress sites on AWS — combining KUSANAGI optimization with Classmethod Members support for reliable global content delivery.