LINE Yahoo Communications Sponsors "F-base" Operated by Fukuoka Business Innovation Association

LINE Yahoo Communications Corporation (Headquarters: Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has sponsored "F-base (Efu-bēsu)", a showroom operated by the General Incorporated Association Fukuoka Business Innovation Association (Location: Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, hereinafter referred to as "Fukuoka Business Innovation Association"), which was established in May 2026 with the aim of supporting business innovation through experience.

Through exhibitions and events held at "F-base", a place where local companies and governments can experience and interact with new technologies and services, we will further expand regional co-creation starting from Fukuoka and strive to increase experiences that foster affection and pride in the city, making people feel "Fukuoka is nice."

Under the concept of "Fukuoka is nice.", More., the Company has been working to solve regional issues and create new services in collaboration with local governments, companies, research institutions, and citizens, starting with a partnership agreement with Fukuoka City, through its smart city initiative "LINE SMART CITY". We value co-creation with our partners.

Through this sponsorship, we will deepen our connections with companies, local governments, and local residents visiting "F-base", work to create new opportunities for challenges and co-creation in Fukuoka, and contribute to the sustainable development of the region by expanding its appeal and vitality.

Activities

1. Demonstration and exhibition of "LINE Sugumiere*", provided by the Company, at the "F-base" booth.

2. Exhibition of DX case studies representing the smart city initiative on the signage next to the "F-base" entrance.

3. Planned events to support the utilization of LINE Official Accounts.

*The Company's first proprietary product, a marketing support tool for LINE Official Accounts. https://linesugumiere.lycomm.co.jp/

<Reference> About the General Incorporated Association Fukuoka Business Innovation Association

Name: General Incorporated Association Fukuoka Business Innovation Association

Representative Director: Mitsuo Koga

Location: 8th Floor, Tenjin Sumitomo Life FJ Business Center, 2-8-35 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City

Business Activities: Support for business improvement of local companies, support for AI/SaaS utilization, promotion of collaboration between companies and support organizations, etc.

URL: https://fukuokabia.com/

Overview of Smart City Initiative "LINE SMART CITY"

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of LINE Yahoo Corporation, the Company is responsible for a wide range of operations, including the operation, testing, customer support, and marketing of LINE Yahoo related services. In addition to these business activities, we are promoting the smart city initiative "LINE SMART CITY" aimed at solving regional issues in collaboration with local governments, companies, research institutions, and citizens, primarily in Fukuoka City, where our headquarters is located.

This initiative began with the signing of a partnership agreement with Fukuoka City in 2016, and has since promoted over 120 initiatives closely related to citizens' lives, such as information dissemination using LINE technology and digitalization of various procedures.

With the business concept "Fukuoka is nice.", More., we leverage LINE's unique communication power to go beyond providing convenient services and expand experiences that foster affection and pride in the city.

Official Website: https://smartcity.lycomm.co.jp/p/top

<Company Profile>

Company Name: LINE Yahoo Communications Corporation

Headquarters Location: JRJP Hakata Building 12F, 8-1 Hakata Station Central Gai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Representative: Yusuke Suzuki, President & CEO

Capital: 490 million yen (as of April 2026)

Establishment Date: November 18, 2013

Number of Employees: 1,599 (as of April 2025)

Related Offices: Hachinohe Office, Tokyo Office, Kochi Office, Kitakyushu Office, Oita Office, Naha Office, etc. of LINE Yahoo Communications Corporation

Main Business Activities: Operation of services provided by LINE Yahoo (Customer support, testing, monitoring, creative, business planning, etc.)

Web URL: https://lycomm.co.jp/