SkillUpJapan, a Limited Liability Company, is established at 5-23-5 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo (paid-in capital: 3 million yen). The company's main operations include the development and sales of computer software related to the distribution of digital contents using copyright protection technologies, and consulting related to the use of information processing services and computer systems.
December
As the company's operations expand, the Head Office is moved to 3-5-3 Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo.
Begins Internet sales of products related to digital content management (distribution of digital contents using copyright protection technologies) and streaming distribution of digital contents (solutions targeting the simultaneous distribution of video and audio contents to multiple parties).
2002
March
As business continues to grow, paid-in capital is increased to 10 million yen, and the company is re-established as the joint-stock company SkillUpJapan Corporation.
September
Selected as a semifinalist for "ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2002," an international award that recognizes the efforts and achievements of entrepreneurs taking on the challenges of new fields.
2003
February
As the company's operations expand further, the Head Office is moved to 2-14-5 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
April
Begins Internet sales of products related to e-commerce management (e-commerce site construction solutions)
November
JoyPOP, a digital book ASP (application service provider) product related to digital content management, receives the Best Broadband Incentive Award at the 7th Japan Online Shopping Awards hosted by the Electronic Commerce Research Council.
2005
February
Begins sales of products related to mobile Internet sites (e-learning solutions, and planning, construction, and sales of official Internet sites for mobile phone access).
April
As business continues to grow, paid-in capital is increased to 33 million yen.
June
Obtains Quality Management System ISO-9001 Certification (Registration no. JUSE-RA-1204) （System Development Divisions and Related Divisions）
2006
February
Begins operation of the apparel e-commerce site "SELECT SQUARE" as a joint business with Marubeni Corp
April
Begins operation of official fan club business for various artists.
2007
February
Obtains Privacy Mark Certification (No. A822117(01))
March
Begins a business collaboration involving the provision of digital content distribution solutions to "Sky PerfecTV! Video," a video distribution business operated by SKY Perfect Communications Inc.
May
As the company's operations expand further, the Head Office is moved to 1-24-16 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (the current location of the Head Office).
November
Operation of the apparel e-commerce site "SELECT SQUARE," which was established as a joint business with Marubeni Corp., is transferred to Select Square K.K. (established as an employee buyout (EBO) from Marubeni Corp.
2008
March
Begins a business collaboration involving the provision of digital content distribution solutions to "Fuji TV On Demand," a video distribution business operated by Fuji Television Network, Inc.
April
Enters a joint research and development contract with the University of Chile.
July
In order to achieve synergy in content distribution business, SkillUpJapan Corp. accepts capital participation from Fuji Television Network, Inc., Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Inc. (a Hakuhodo DY company), CyberAgent, Inc., Internet Initiative Japan Inc., Nippon Television Network Corp., and Forecast Communications Inc. (Nippon Television Group). As a result, paid-in capital is increased to 108 million yen.
Sptember
Dentsu. Com, Inc., and Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc. made capital participation by acquiring the shares from our directors in order to achieve synergy in content distribution business.
October
Obtains updated 2006 Privacy Mark Certification (No. 10822117(02))
