History
2005
Establishment in Tokyo Japan. We started with “IT vocabulary binary dictionary.” Very first step for our English learning system.
2008
Started online English-Japanese dictionary services. From the beginning, we were focusing on SEO aspect of dictionary business, so users can obtain information they need more easier and faster, which, comes for FREE.
2011
Started offering “English vocabulary notebook” for individual users, which is associated with the online English dictionary. Due to this, we have stable amount of repeating users, who also visit tutorial services.
2011
Opened websites for Smartphones, which allow all user to enjoy almost full feature we have on smartphones. This means they are connected to our service even more. They use our services in daily basis.
2013
Launched “English translation APP.” Now that we have concentrated more on Smartphone users, we made an app to allow them to translate English into Japanese whenever they need, for FREE. The more they use our services, the higher possibility for you to have students.
2014
Opened online English tutorial services. As you can see above, we have stable amount of users due to our other services like the dictionary and translation app, and that makes our company different from others; we offer total learning experience.
2015
Launched “AI English tutorial.” With this, students can talk to AI in English. Don’t worry, it’s still not capable of replacing your place. But in accordance to our policy, we don’t hesitate to try something new.
2017
Launched WebRTC – Weblio’s own learning platform.
Company Overview
Weblio Philippines, Inc., is an affiliate company of GRAS Group, Inc. (formerly Weblio, Inc.), with a head office in Tokyo, Japan.
GRAS Group, Inc., is the leading provider of school/corporate lessons to junior high school and high schools in Japan. In August 2014, Weblio Philippines, Inc., opened its doors to an online English tutorial services as part of the company’s mission to expand mankind’s possibilities. To date, the company has been providing home-based tutors an avenue to expand their possibilities by providing fun and satisfying lessons to our customers.
Mission
Expand mankind’s possibilities
Vision
Become a great corporation that maximizes the potential of individuals and organizations and contributes to learning and growth.