Our Team

About nanameue, Inc.

nanameue, Inc. is responsible for the planning, development, and operations of the virtual world Yay!. With offices in Japan and Thailand, we have set our company language as English and are deeply committed to constantly innovating our global development.

CEO: Takahiro Ishihama Founded: May 1, 2013 Headquarters: Shiroyama Trust Tower 20F, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan URL: https://nanameue.jp

Project Executives

Takahiro Ishihama, CEO, nanameue, Inc. Founded nanameue, Inc. in May 2013 after returning to Japan from study abroad in San Francisco, USA. Involved in social media and committed to the mission of “Building Community with Science” ever since the start of the company. Released the virtual world of Yay! in January 2020.

Jesdakorn Samittiauttakorn, CTO, nanameue, Inc. Over 10 years of professional experience in comprehensive technology data management, especially AI and ML development, data security, and network/data privacy. Currently responsible for developing the virtual world Yay! as a blockchain strategist.

Kazuki Yokokura, CFO, nanameue, Inc. Graduated from a British university and worked for Japanese and British securities firms before joining Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co. (now BofA Securities) in 2016. Joined nanameue, Inc. as the CFO in August 2021.

Zhen Zhu, Product Owner, nanameue, Inc. Product Owner with 11+ years of experience in consumer-facing products. As a founding member of NetEase and Alibaba Japan, Zhen has shaped successful strategies in competitive markets. With a background at Gree, Mercari, and Smartnews, Zhen drives innovation and delivers exceptional user experiences.

Jiratip Kiatpanya, Blockchain Team Lead Blockchain Team Lead with 7+ years of experience in blockchain development. Formerly at Bitkub and SDLT, Jiratip led a nationwide blockchain project for Thailand’s Revenue and Customs, managing 5 billion JPY. He drives innovative blockchain solutions.