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Key people at GLBB Japan.
GLBB Japan is a telecommunications company based in Chatan-cho, Okinawa, Japan, that provides proprietary HIKARI fiber-optic internet and information services to individual and enterprise customers seeking high-speed network access. Operating on a subscription-based internet service provider model, the organization maintains a capitalization of 20 million JPY and currently employs a workforce of approximately 20 people. The company focuses on delivering optimal communication platforms to boost corporate productivity, holding a recognized P Mark security certification from JIPDEC to ensure data protection. In early 2025, the firm established a strategic partnership with DE-CIX to offer its users low-latency access to global interconnection ecosystems across Southeast Asia and Europe. Additionally, the business is featured in the IT Bridge Okinawa directory alongside other regional technology providers. GLBB Japan was officially founded in January 2008 by chief executive officer Craig Watson.
Key people at GLBB Japan.
GLBB Japan K.K. is a telecommunications company specializing in high-speed, reliable internet connectivity solutions for individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises across Japan.[1][2][3][5][7] Its mission is "To Connect," providing one-stop services from network design and implementation to operation, including IP Transit, dedicated fiber lines like F::Xpress (10Mbps to 10Gbps), GLBB HIKARI, colocation (G-colo), closed networks, and P2P connectivity, emphasizing low latency, stability, 24/7 monitoring, and flexibility to boost productivity and reduce frustrations like buffering.[1][3][5][7] The company serves a broad customer base, partnering with major players such as NTT Communications, SoftBank, and NTT East/West, while expanding infrastructure like PoPs and data centers to support business growth between Japan and overseas markets.[1][2][6]
With a multinational team focused on innovation and problem-solving, GLBB Japan has demonstrated strong growth momentum through service launches and expansions, including new colocation sites in Okinawa, Fukuoka, and Osaka (2022-2023), a 2025 PoP in Chiba, and carrier registration in Okinawa, alongside alliances for enhanced IP transit and security.[2][6]
GLBB Japan K.K. was founded on January 9, 2008, by Representative Craig Watson, with headquarters in Chatan-cho, Okinawa (225-1 Hamagawa), a Tokyo office, and 20 million JPY in capital.[1][3][5] Starting as an energetic provider of connectivity products addressing real-world challenges, the company evolved from basic internet lines to a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary services like HIKARI internet, security solutions (holding JIPDEC P Mark certification), and advanced networking.[1][3][6][7] Early focus on passion-driven innovation and staff development under Watson's leadership laid the groundwork for partnerships with telecom giants like NTT and SoftBank, fueling expansion into colocation and inter-metro connections.[1][2]
Pivotal moments include entering Osaka data centers (2020), joining IXPs like JPNAP (2019), and recent infrastructure builds such as GC4 in Fukuoka (2023) and Inzai PoP (2025), reflecting a trajectory from regional Okinawa roots to national and international bridging.[6]
GLBB Japan rides the wave of Japan's accelerating demand for high-quality, low-latency connectivity amid 5G rollout, cloud migration, and hybrid work, bridging urban-rural divides—especially in Okinawa—and facilitating Japan-overseas business links.[2][6][7] Timing aligns with post-2020 digital transformation, where stable networks combat peak-hour frustrations and enable 4K/enterprise apps, amplified by market forces like data center growth and IXP expansions.[1][6] By providing infrastructure to telcos and enterprises, it influences the ecosystem through alliances (e.g., BBIX, Giga Prize) and new PoPs, enhancing national backbone resilience and supporting regional tech hubs like Okinawa's IT bridge.[1][2][6]
GLBB Japan is poised for continued expansion with its 2025 carrier status in Okinawa and new Chiba PoP signaling aggressive infrastructure scaling to capture rising edge computing and AI-driven bandwidth needs.[6] Trends like nationwide 10Gbps+ fiber proliferation and international peering will shape its path, potentially amplifying influence via more colocation sites and cloud solutions. As connectivity underpins Japan's tech ecosystem, GLBB's focus on reliable, innovative "world-class connectivity for all" positions it to deepen impact on businesses and individuals alike.[1][2][7]
