[Pre-orders Open] Former LINE Yahoo Chairman Kentaro Kawabe's First Book: '7 Key Revolutions: A 30-Year History of the "Internet Industry" Where the Disreputable Are the Protagonists'
Toyo Keizai Shinposha has begun pre-orders for the first book by former LINE Yahoo Chairman Kentaro Kawabe, titled '7 Key Revolutions: A 30-Year History of the "Internet Industry" Where the Disreputable Are the Protagonists.' The book offers a firsthand account of 30 years of the internet industry and presents practical strategies for the AI era. It is endorsed by industry titans such as Masayoshi Son and will be released on June 24, 2026.
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Toyo Keizai Shinposha has opened pre-orders for the first book by Kentaro Kawabe, former Chairman of LINE Yahoo, titled '7 Key Revolutions: A 30-Year History of the "Internet Industry" Where the Disreputable Are the Protagonists.' It immediately ranked #1 on Amazon's IT category after pre-orders began!
'7 Key Revolutions: A 30-Year History of the "Internet Industry" Where the Disreputable Are the Protagonists'
How did technologies once deemed 'dubious' evolve into massive markets, and how did youth once seen as outliers build the world? This is a challenging and practical strategy book for the AI era, told by an insider who witnessed the 30 years of 'mania,' 'chaos,' and 'revolution' in the internet industry from the front lines.
Endorsed by IT industry titans: Masayoshi Son, Hiroshi Mikitani, and Susumu Fujita!
Table of Contents: '7 Key Revolutions' that Changed the World
Introduction: Looking back on the 30 years of the 'Internet Era' while facing a new era
Chapter 1: Search: Until 'search,' which no one thought would make money, gave birth to generative AI
Chapter 2: SNS: Until 'SNS,' once used only to see friends' lunches, dominated our disposable time society
Chapter 3: Video: Until 'video platforms,' which were lawless zones, created new professions
Chapter 4: E-commerce: Until 'online shopping,' which should not have been worth the cost, transformed into life infrastructure
Chapter 5: Advertising: Until 'WEB advertising,' once reliant on sense and intuition, was replaced by data and mathematics
Chapter 6: Culture: Until Japan, a 'net-defeated nation' that failed to become world-class, produced the 'world's number one user'
Chapter 7: Entrepreneurship: Until disreputable youth changed the 'way the world is'
Conclusion: Goodbye, Internet
[Author Profile]
Kentaro Kawabe
Former Chairman of LINE Yahoo. Born in 1974. Led the dawn of the Japanese internet as a student entrepreneur. Successfully grew key services such as Yahoo! Mobile, Yahoo! News, and GYAO!, and became CEO of Yahoo Japan in 2018. During his time as chairman, he also participated in national growth strategies. After stepping down in June 2026, he plans to take on new challenges in the field of 'AI and Entrepreneurship.'
[Book Overview]
'7 Key Revolutions: A 30-Year History of the "Internet Industry" Where the Disreputable Are the Protagonists'
Author: Kentaro Kawabe
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: June 24, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-492-58125-4
Format: 46-ban / Paper-bound / 312 pages
Publisher: Toyo Keizai Shinposha
'7 Key Revolutions: A 30-Year History of the "Internet Industry" Where the Disreputable Are the Protagonists'
How did technologies once deemed 'dubious' evolve into massive markets, and how did youth once seen as outliers build the world? This is a challenging and practical strategy book for the AI era, told by an insider who witnessed the 30 years of 'mania,' 'chaos,' and 'revolution' in the internet industry from the front lines.
Endorsed by IT industry titans: Masayoshi Son, Hiroshi Mikitani, and Susumu Fujita!
Table of Contents: '7 Key Revolutions' that Changed the World
Introduction: Looking back on the 30 years of the 'Internet Era' while facing a new era
Chapter 1: Search: Until 'search,' which no one thought would make money, gave birth to generative AI
Chapter 2: SNS: Until 'SNS,' once used only to see friends' lunches, dominated our disposable time society
Chapter 3: Video: Until 'video platforms,' which were lawless zones, created new professions
Chapter 4: E-commerce: Until 'online shopping,' which should not have been worth the cost, transformed into life infrastructure
Chapter 5: Advertising: Until 'WEB advertising,' once reliant on sense and intuition, was replaced by data and mathematics
Chapter 6: Culture: Until Japan, a 'net-defeated nation' that failed to become world-class, produced the 'world's number one user'
Chapter 7: Entrepreneurship: Until disreputable youth changed the 'way the world is'
Conclusion: Goodbye, Internet
[Author Profile]
Kentaro Kawabe
Former Chairman of LINE Yahoo. Born in 1974. Led the dawn of the Japanese internet as a student entrepreneur. Successfully grew key services such as Yahoo! Mobile, Yahoo! News, and GYAO!, and became CEO of Yahoo Japan in 2018. During his time as chairman, he also participated in national growth strategies. After stepping down in June 2026, he plans to take on new challenges in the field of 'AI and Entrepreneurship.'
[Book Overview]
'7 Key Revolutions: A 30-Year History of the "Internet Industry" Where the Disreputable Are the Protagonists'
Author: Kentaro Kawabe
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: June 24, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-492-58125-4
Format: 46-ban / Paper-bound / 312 pages
Publisher: Toyo Keizai Shinposha
FAQ
Who is the author of '7 Major Transformations'?
Kenta Kawabe, former Chairman and CEO of LINE Yahoo Corporation.
When is the release date of this book?
It will be released on June 24, 2026.
What is the content of this book?
The book reviews the 30 years of the internet industry from the perspective of an insider, covering the 'frenzy', 'chaos', and 'revolution', and provides practical strategies for the AI era.
Who recommends this book?
Three major figures in the IT industry: Masayoshi Son, Hiroshi Mikitani, and Shigeru Fujita.
What is the list price?
The list price is 1,980 yen (including tax).