[LINE Yahoo] Opening of New Business Hub 'Akasaka Office'
LINE Yahoo opened its new Akasaka Office in Akasaka Trust Tower, Tokyo. This move facilitates a shift to a hybrid work model with 3 days of office attendance per week starting May 2026.
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LINE Yahoo Corporation (hereafter, LINE Yahoo) has established its new business hub, the 'Akasaka Office,' within Akasaka Trust Tower in Minato-ku, Tokyo. The Akasaka Office is designed to enable employees to achieve high performance and to foster cross-organizational co-creation. The full opening of all floors and the start of visitor reception are scheduled for May 11, 2026. Note that the headquarters address will remain at the Kioicho Office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
In designing the Akasaka Office, an 'Office Subcommittee' consisting of representatives from various organizations across the company was established. Workshops were held to discuss office concepts and layouts. Based on these discussions, which prioritized ease of work and active communication, three keywords were set: [Affinity/Co-creation (Talk)], [Innovation/Creativity (Boost)], and [Clarity/Comfort (Easy)]. Grounded in these, the concept 'Stay Closer, Go Further' was adopted—the same concept used in LINE Yahoo's corporate logo. The philosophy of starting from human connections to lead to value creation is reflected in the design of the Akasaka Office.
With the opening of the Akasaka Office, LINE Yahoo will gradually transition to a policy of 3 days in the office per week. While leveraging the benefits of remote work, the company will promote hybrid work that incorporates the advantages of face-to-face communication more than ever before. By utilizing the features of the Akasaka Office to further activate in-person communication, the company aims to encourage inter-departmental collaboration and co-creation.
### Features of Akasaka Office
**1. Design to Accelerate Communication**
The flow of movement within the work areas and the shared spaces are designed to encourage spontaneous encounters and conversations across departments. By creating an environment where employees naturally cross paths during their daily movements, the setup fosters opportunities for new ideas and collaboration. Furthermore, the office provides spaces for small meetings, team discussions, and workshops, as well as open spaces for cross-departmental and cross-base exchanges and events. By enhancing the value of in-person communication, the company aims to improve decision-making speed and team unity.
In designing the Akasaka Office, an 'Office Subcommittee' consisting of representatives from various organizations across the company was established. Workshops were held to discuss office concepts and layouts. Based on these discussions, which prioritized ease of work and active communication, three keywords were set: [Affinity/Co-creation (Talk)], [Innovation/Creativity (Boost)], and [Clarity/Comfort (Easy)]. Grounded in these, the concept 'Stay Closer, Go Further' was adopted—the same concept used in LINE Yahoo's corporate logo. The philosophy of starting from human connections to lead to value creation is reflected in the design of the Akasaka Office.
With the opening of the Akasaka Office, LINE Yahoo will gradually transition to a policy of 3 days in the office per week. While leveraging the benefits of remote work, the company will promote hybrid work that incorporates the advantages of face-to-face communication more than ever before. By utilizing the features of the Akasaka Office to further activate in-person communication, the company aims to encourage inter-departmental collaboration and co-creation.
### Features of Akasaka Office
**1. Design to Accelerate Communication**
The flow of movement within the work areas and the shared spaces are designed to encourage spontaneous encounters and conversations across departments. By creating an environment where employees naturally cross paths during their daily movements, the setup fosters opportunities for new ideas and collaboration. Furthermore, the office provides spaces for small meetings, team discussions, and workshops, as well as open spaces for cross-departmental and cross-base exchanges and events. By enhancing the value of in-person communication, the company aims to improve decision-making speed and team unity.