Description

Tokyo-based mixi, Inc., initially founded as eMecury Co., Ltd. in 1999 before its rebranding in February 2006, is a diverse Japanese enterprise focused on entertainment and lifestyle services. The company boasts a robust digital portfolio, encompassing popular gaming applications like Monster Strike, Kotodaman, and Monster Strike Stadium. Expanding its online engagement, mixi also manages betting platforms such as the freemium TIPSTAR and Chariloto, which facilitates ticket sales for keirin and auto races. Its commitment to sports extends further, as it oversees the professional Chiba Jets Funabashi team and provides comprehensive resources for enthusiasts through platforms like the national horse racing site netkeiba.com and the baseball information hub, Weekly Baseball Online. Within the lifestyle and social domain, mixi offers an array of applications designed to enrich daily life. These include FamilyAlbum for sharing cherished family photos and videos, minimo for booking salon artists, the established mixi social networking service for fostering friendly communication, and KARASTA, a community for karaoke video sharing. Additionally, it supports career development with Find Job!, an IT and web recruitment platform, and enables thoughtful gifting via OKURU, a personalized photo gift service. Beyond its widespread digital offerings, mixi, Inc. also operates physical XFLAG stores selling game merchandise, organizes diverse events, and produces a variety of goods. The company actively manages professional sports teams and participates in ventures associated with publicly operated competitions, while also contributing to society by creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.