CEO Message

LY Corporation's Mission

Create an amazing life platform that brings WOW! to our users.

This is our mission.

"WOW" and "! (astonishing)" are values that LINE and Yahoo! JAPAN have cherished and cultivated over the years. These values encapsulate the intention to create experiences and emotions beyond amazement, which are so compelling that you want to share them with others.
In the words "life platform," we have incorporated our aspiration to be a presence that accompanies the users throughout their daily lives, from the moment they wake up until they go to sleep.

Delivering services 24/7 that are close to everyone's lives

Yahoo! JAPAN was launched as a search service in 1996 and has delivered various information, such as news, weather, and sports.
In 2011, LINE was launched as a mobile messenger that closes the distance between loved ones.

We are committed to providing convenient services and unexpected moments of surprise, maintaining a seamless connection with every user. We aim to contribute to a better world by addressing diverse challenges.

A team that creates unparalleled and excellent services

To create services that are by far the best, we must constantly have a user-first viewpoint, focus on the essentials, and get things done with perseverance. We believe fostering a team where individuals can fully exert their potential and enjoy embracing challenges is paramount.

We will aim to achieve both: propelling the growth of existing businesses and boldly taking on the challenge of new technologies. First, we will reinforce and develop the matured services such as search and communication. At the same time, we will not miss the new wave of the ever-evolving technological world, paving the way for new challenges while tackling new technologies such as AI.

No matter how advanced technology becomes, the power of people is integral to providing excellent service. We will continue our efforts to improve the well-being of our employees by promoting work styles that maximize their health and performance. Furthermore, we will encourage our employees to take on new challenges more than ever and focus on developing AI talent and other human resources that create diverse value.

Unwavering commitment to change for a sustainable society and the resolution of social issues

In addition to the abovementioned efforts, we are committed to realizing a sustainable society with our Group companies.
As part of our measures to address climate change, we will focus on improving energy efficiency in our data centers, which are the primary source of CO2 emissions. LY Corporation will take the lead to completely convert the electricity used in its business activities to renewable energy within FY2025.

We will fulfill our responsibility to the global environment for future generations through sustainable procurement, waste management, and conservation of water resources and biodiversity while considering the impact on ecosystems.
We will also actively address themes related to human rights, such as understanding diversity and eradicating discrimination, not only among our employees but also among all stakeholders, including our supply chain and users.

To realize a society where everyone can be happy, we will strengthen our sustainability efforts and continue taking on challenges without fear of changes.

We are also committed to strengthening security and privacy protections to ensure that our services are safe and secure and to protect the critical data entrusted to us by our users.
As a company and service, we will strive for coexistence and co-prosperity with all our stakeholders.

Our renewed determination

Finally to reiterate our ongoing commitment, we aspire to seamlessly integrate the services of LY Corporation into your daily lives, consistently fostering astonishment and inspiration. There is no greater joy than achieving this prospect.

We believe in the power of technology.

LY Corporation will always be at your side,
bringing new WOW! experiences.

Takeshi Idezawa
President and Representative Director, CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
LY Corporation