Life at GMO Internet

Office Environment

We value our office not just as a place to work, but as a space where each partner can grow, connect, and thrive.

Here’s a glimpse into our everyday work life, including what our offices across Japan are really like, internal events, and seasonal celebrations.

7 Offices Across Japan

  • Tokyo(Cerulean Tower & SHIBUYA FUKURAS)

  • Miyazaki

  • Kitakyushu

  • Osaka

  • Sendai

  • Okinawa

Workspace

Our offices in SHIBUYA FUKURAS, Miyazaki, and Kitakyushu
were all designed by globally renowned designer Yasumichi Morita.

Tokyo (SHIBUYA FUKURAS)

Miyazaki

Kitakyushu

Osaka

Sendai

Okinawa

GMO Yours

Synergy Café GMO Yours is a communication space
where partners can casually gather, connect, and build relationships.

Tokyo (SHIBUYA FUKURAS)

Miyazaki

Kitakyushu

Osaka

Sendai

Internal Events

We cherish opportunities for partners to naturally connect across roles and departments.

Throughout the year, we host a variety of events—both online and offline—designed to bring our group partners together, such as the GMO Partners Conference, the welcoming ceremony, social gatherings, luncheons, club activities, and sports events.

For us, these moments of building trust and human connection matter just as much as the work itself.

Group-wide Events

We host a variety of group-wide events to strengthen unity,
enhance organizational power, and foster deeper connections among partners.

  • GMO Partners Conference

    Held quarterly, the GMO Partners Conference brings all group partners together to share updates—either in person or via live stream.

  • New Year Party

    Held every January, the New Year Party is a time to reflect on the past year and align for the year ahead.

  • Welcoming Ceremony

    This traditional event brings together new graduate partners from across the group to share their commitment and connect directly with senior partners.

  • GMO AWARDS

    The GMO AWARDS is an annual ceremony honoring partners who embody the year’s spirit—with love and respect. Awards like the Rookie and Individual Award spark passionate competition each year.

  • Continuous Service Appreciation Meeting

    This meeting honors partners who’ve supported the group’s growth for 10, 20 years, and beyond—with gratitude and respect.

  • Tech Conference - GMO Developers Day

    GMO Developers Day is a hybrid event where group engineers and creators share their tech, projects, and achievements.

  • Futsal Event - GMO NASA CUP

    Since 2007, the GMO NASA CUP has brought together 400+ partners each spring and autumn for exciting futsal matches.

  • “Let’s Explore AI Together!” Project

    We’ve built a system to keep all partners up to date on AI—through the GMO AI Seminar and the knowledge-sharing portal, GMO Genius.

  • “Let's Exercise!” Project

    Encouraging both physical activity and communication, with open access to running, relay marathons, ZUMBA®, yoga, and fitness for everyone.

GMO Yours - Bar Time

Every Friday night, GMO Yours transforms into a bar.
Partners relax, enjoy drinks and food, and unwind from the week
while deepening their connections with one another.

  • Bar Time

    Every Friday night, Synergy Café GMO Yours turns into a bar where partners can enjoy complimentary drinks and food.

  • January|GMO New Year Lottery Drawing

    GMO New Year Lottery tickets are given to all partners during the January Group New Year Party, with the drawing held at Bar Time.

  • March|Our Birthdays Program

    Held every two months, this program celebrates partners’ birthdays with games and a prize lottery to boost interaction.

  • April|GMO Amazing Hanami

    Each spring, real cherry blossoms fill GMO Yours, letting partners enjoy various sakura species from across Japan indoors.

  • May|Sushi Night

    A popular event where Ginza Onodera chefs prepare sushi before your eyes—featuring fresh lean tuna, fatty toro, and more.

  • July|GMO Summer Festival

    For one special night, the office transforms into a Japanese festival—partners enjoy yukata, bon-odori, and festive games in true summer spirit.

  • August|Miyazaki Gourmet Fair

    A local-themed event featuring Miyazaki flavors—home to GMO hinata—with local government support to showcase its charm and cuisine.

  • November|Beaujolais Nouveau

    Held each November for the release day, the Beaujolais Nouveau Fair features barrel tastings and a variety of new wines to enjoy.

  • December|Christmas Party

    A fun-filled event with a Christmas tree, festive cakes, and a prize lottery with exciting gifts.

This website contains machine translations and may not always be accurate. Please note that it may differ from the original Japanese text.