LY Communications

LY Communications Corporation (formerly LINE Fukuoka) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its establishment in Fukuoka City on November 18, 2023.

Since its establishment, the company has grown to become one that can oversee everything from planning to operations of the LINE various services. With the merger between group companies in October 2023, we are embarking on a new journey as “LY Communications” while deepening coordination with our new colleagues across the country.

We sincerely appreciate the support that we have received from everyone in Fukuoka over the past ten years. To mark this momentous year, we have created a message to express our gratitude by leveraging the rich creativity of our employees, who have supported LY Corporation’s (“LY” below) services.

Our 1,871 employees will unite to continue challenging themselves to become the “No. 1 Communications Company” by taking communication with all users to the next level, as well as providing safe and stable experiences that also deliver “WOW” and “!”.

■ A Message from Our company
Ten years ago, our company launched with the message of “LINE Fukuoka starts here.” Thanks to the support of those who use LINE services and who we connected with through LINE Fukuoka’s initiatives, we have come this far.

This fall, we merged with Yahoo Japan’s CS Division and changed our company name to LY Communications. Our company remains in Fukuoka, and has expanded to include related offices in Aomori, Kitakyushu, Kochi, Oita, Okinawa, and Tokyo. Our 1,871 employees will continue to challenge themselves in an effort to create services that are even more beloved than before.

I would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped LINE Fukuoka grow. We are not leaving Fukuoka City, and even though our company name no longer includes the word “Fukuoka,” we are still a company that is rooted in the area, so we hope we can maintain the bonds we’ve forged.

■ Company history
• November 2013 – LINE Fukuoka established
• October 2017 – Named the Official Communication Partner of FUKUOKA MARATHON
• June 2018 – Selected as the sole company to participate in the Fukuoka City Full Support Verification Test Project in the categories of “Cashless” and “Fukuoka City Facilities”; also selected for “Private Facilities”
• August 2018 – Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Community Collaboration Projects concluded with Fukuoka City
• October 2020 – Fukuoka Smart City Community joint venture established with nine companies in different fields
• November 2020 – Joined the Kyushu Economic Federation
• February 2021 – Partnership Agreement to Promote DX in the Nishitetsu Group through LINE concluded with Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.
• April 2023 – Named Communication Partner for the MyNavi 2023 Tour de Kyushu international cycling road race
• October 2023 – LINE Fukuoka and Yahoo Japan’s CS Division Merge
Changed trade name to LY Communications Corporation

◾️Reference
• LINE Fukuoka and Yahoo Japan’s Customer Support Division Merge
 Operations as a New Company (“LY Communications Corporation”) Began on October 1
(October 2, 2023 press release)
https://lycomm.co.jp/en/pr/news/2023/100209
 
• Employees Creating New Value by Showing their Individuality
The “150 COLOR” Project to Introduce LY Communications’ Employees
https://color.lycomm.co.jp/

◾️Company overview
Company name: LY Communications Corporation
Location: JRJP Hakata Bldg. 12F, 8-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
Representative: Yusuke Suzuki, Representative Director, President, and CEO
Capital: JPY 490 million (As of October 2023)
Established: November 18, 2013
Employees: 1,871 (as of October 2023, including employees on assignment from LY)
Related offices: LY Corporation Hachinohe Center, Kioicho Office, Kochi Center, Kitakyushu Center, Oita Center, Naha Center, etc.
Business activities: Development, creation, operational, planning, and sales activities for LY-developed services.
https://lycomm.co.jp/en/