Weathernews Inc.

In the 1970s, as a specialist marine meteorology company, Weathernews began offering the 'Weather Routing Service', recommending the safest and most economical routes for ships.

In the 1980s, Weathernews launched pinpoint weather services. To eliminate waste from bento sold at baseball stadiums, they provided weather information to catering vendors, marking the beginning of sports meteorology.

In 1983, Weathernews started a service for broadcasters, providing satellite imagery for television broadcasts, which was groundbreaking at the time.

Started services for broadcasting stations, providing satellite imagery broadcast on television.

In 1985, Weathernews began offering aviation weather services to support safe helicopter operations.

Commenced aviation weather services for helicopter operators.

Weathernews Inc. was established in June 1986 in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Founder Ishibashi entered the meteorological field following this incident, leading to the company's establishment.

June 1986 (Showa 61)

Founded Weathernews Inc. in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

In March 1988, Weathernews America Inc. was established in the United States.

Established Weathernews America Inc. in the United States.

In October 1993, Weathernews absorbed Ocean Routes Inc.

Acquired and merged with Ocean Routes Inc.

In January 1994, Weathernews Korea Inc. was established in South Korea.

Established Weathernews Korea Inc. in South Korea.

In March 1996, Weather Marketing Services were launched, introduced at Seven-Eleven Japan.

Launched Weather Marketing Services, implemented at Seven-Eleven Japan.

In February 1999, Weathernews launched a personal service delivering the latest weather information via NTT Docomo i-mode.

Started personal weather information services, disseminated via NTT Docomo i-mode.

In December 2000, Weathernews became the first weather company to go public on the Osaka Stock Exchange Nasdaq Japan market, and began broadcasting its weather specialty channel 'Weather News' on BS Digital Data Broadcasting channel 910 (until 2016).

First weather company to list shares on the Osaka Stock Exchange Nasdaq Japan market.

Broadcast of the Weathernews 910ch weather specialty channel on BS Digital Data Broadcasting began (until 2016).

In December 2002, Weathernews launched power weather services to support electricity companies.

A power weather service supporting utility company operations has been launched.

In March 2003, Weathernews Shanghai Co., Ltd. was established in China.

Established Weathernews Shanghai Co., Ltd. in China.

In November 2003, Weathernews was designated as a First Section company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Designated as a constituent of the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

In March 2004, Weathernews started the 'Sakura Project', chasing the cherry blossom front.

Launched the 'Sakura Project' chasing the cherry blossom front with supporters.

In September 2004, Weathernews opened 'Makuhari Weather Street', a centralized weather information service for the world.

Opened 'Makuhari Weather Street', a centralized weather information service for the world.

In October 2004, Weathernews established a cutting-edge meteorological research facility on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in the United States.

In October 2004, Weathernews U.K. Ltd. was established in London, United Kingdom.

Established a service operation base on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in the United States.

Established Weathernews U.K. Ltd. in London, United Kingdom.

In November 2005, we launched 'Weather Forecast Made by Everyone' and incorporated sky and cloud photographs, called Weather Reports, into the forecasts.

Started 'Everyone's Weather Forecast', incorporating sky and cloud photos called 'Weather Report' into forecasts.

In 2006, we established the Global Ice Center to observe and forecast sea ice worldwide in support of the Arctic sea route.

Established the Global Ice Center to observe and predict sea ice worldwide for Arctic sea route support.

In November 2007, we launched the Tropical Cyclone Center, a team specializing in typhoon analysis.

Launched the 'Tropical Cyclone Center', a team specializing in typhoon analysis.

In March 2008, we started a railway meteorological service and began providing strong wind mitigation services to railway operators.

Started a railway weather service, providing strong wind countermeasure services to railway operators.

In August 2008, we launched the Guerrilla Thunderstorm Defense Team, challenging to capture guerrilla thunderstorms with about 10,000 supporters, and the term 'Guerrilla Heavy Rain' won the Popular Word Award.

Initiated the 'Guerrilla Thunderstorm Defense Team', challenging to capture guerrilla thunderstorms with about 10,000 supporters.

In October 2008, Chairman Hiroshi Ishibashi was selected as Japan's representative for the 'Entrepreneur of the Year Japan 2008'.

Chairman Hiroshi Ishibashi was selected as Japan's representative for 'Entrepreneur of the Year Japan 2008'.

In January 2009, we released the iPhone app Weather News Touch.

Released the iPhone app 'Weather News Touch'.

In April 2009, we launched the 24-hour weather program SOLiVE24, created together with supporters.

Launched the 24-hour weather program 'SOLiVE24', created together with supporters.

In October 2009, we began deploying our proprietary observation radar, the WITH Radar Network, across Japan.

Started deploying the proprietary observation radar, the WITH radar network, across Japan.

In February 2010, we accepted the former Antarctic research vessel Shirasé from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, planning to use it as a platform for climate change and global environment communication and co-creation activities.

Planned to use the former Antarctic research vessel 'Shirasu', acquired from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, as a platform for climate change and global environmental communication and co-creation activities.

In September 2010, we announced the new sensation content 'SoraTena', installing weather observation equipment at KDDI base stations and sharing the collected weather data with supporters.

Announced the 'SoraTena' service by installing weather observation equipment at KDDI base stations.

Initiated development of 'TSUNAMI Radarcast' to early transmit tsunami occurrences and support damage mitigation following the Great East Japan Earthquake.

In March 2011, following the Great East Japan Earthquake, we began recovery and reconstruction support initiatives centered on developing the TSUNAMI Radarcast to transmit tsunami occurrences early and aid in damage reduction.

In March 2013, we supported mountaineer Yuichiro Miura's world record 80-year-old ascent of Mount Everest.

Supported mountaineer Yuichiro Miura's world record 80-year-old summit of Mount Everest.

In November 2013, we successfully launched the ultra‑small, proprietary satellite WNISAT‑1.

Successfully launched the ultra‑small, proprietary satellite WNISAT‑1.

In 2014, we opened an operations center in Manila.

Opened the Manila Operations Center.

Opened a maritime weather service center in Copenhagen.

Launched sports weather services for athletes, supporting the Japanese rugby national team.

In May 2015, we acquired the app business of U.S. social weather company Weathermob and opened a marine weather service center in Copenhagen. We also launched sports weather services and supported the Japanese national rugby team.

Acquired the app business of U.S. social weather company Weathermob.

In October 2015, we began cooperation with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration and established the corporate childcare center WNI RAIN KIDS HOUSE.

Initiated cooperation with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on weather disaster mitigation.

Established the in‑company childcare center WNI RAIN KIDS HOUSE.

In November 2015, we launched a project utilizing drones.

Started a drone project.

In April 2016, we began cooperation with Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency and advanced initiatives to reduce weather-related disasters.

Commenced cooperation with Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency.

In August 2016, supported the Japanese national team in Rio de Janeiro and opened an operations center in Yangon.

Supported the Japanese national team in Rio de Janeiro.

Opened the Yangon Operations Center.

In January 2017, acquired French meteorological company METNEXT and established a service center in Paris, aiming to launch an environmental meteorology market.

Acquired French weather company METNEXT and opened a service center in Paris.

In July 2017, launched WNISAT-1R to observe sea ice distribution, typhoons, volcanic ash, and other factors affecting safe maritime operations.

Launched WNISAT‑1R, beginning observations of sea ice, typhoons, and volcanic ash.

In March 2018, signed an MOU with the Lao Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Meteorological and Hydrological Bureau.

Signed an MOU with the Lao Meteorological and Hydrological Department.

In May 2018, introduced a dynamic management system for all domestic doctor helicopters.

Implemented a dynamic management system on all domestic doctor helicopters.

In June 2019, established the AI Disaster Prevention Council aiming for the social implementation of a 'Disaster Prevention Chatbot' that utilizes SNS for disaster prevention.

Established the AI Disaster Prevention Council to socially implement the "Disaster Prevention Chatbot" that utilizes SNS for disaster prevention.

Specific measures for climate change will be agreed upon with local governments.

Through weather lessons that make weather an ally, raising awareness for a sustainable society.

Signing an agreement with Takenaka Construction on climate change measures, building a new partnership.

Signed an agreement with NTT East Japan on mutual cooperation during disasters.

Actively hiring foreign staff to promote fair and equitable employment and growth opportunities.

With the increase in extreme weather due to climate change, initiatives such as the Paris Agreement and the adoption of the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) have been undertaken to prevent global warming.

In June 2022, established a climate tech division to support corporate sustainability management, and Weathernews achieved the No.1 forecast accuracy in weather forecast services.

Established the Climate Tech Division.

Weather News achieved No.1 forecast accuracy in weather forecast services.

Signed a cooperation agreement on promoting climate change adaptation with the Ministry of the Environment.

In April 2023, the 'Weathernews LiVE' YouTube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers.

Weather News LiVE's YouTube channel subscriber count surpassed one million.

In June 2023, Weathernews secured the No.1 forecast accuracy in weather forecast services throughout the year.

"Weather News" achieved the No.1 forecast accuracy in weather forecasting services throughout the year.

Conducted training on disaster prevention measures for disaster management practitioners in six Asian countries.

The case of disaster cooperation with Bangkok was published on the UN disaster agency's online platform.

The case of disaster cooperation with Bangkok was published on the UN disaster agency's online platform.

Received the Business Partnership Excellence Award through collaboration with the University of Oklahoma.

Hosted a 'Soryomi Classroom' at the University of Tokyo Komaba Research Campus opening.

Cooperated in the '2nd Solar Power Generation Forecast AI Competition' that competes in forecasting accuracy using AI.

An earthquake occurred on Noto Peninsula on January 1, Reiwa 6.