Last Updated: 2026

GURUNAVI

Summary

Summary

Gurunavi, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers web-based information services related to restaurants through PC and smartphones in Japan. The company also offers Internet-based PR and marketing support services to restaurants in China. In addition, it provides support services related to the management of restaurants; and information and market research services to restaurants. The company was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

History

GURUNAVI was founded in 1999 by Japanese software engineer Hiroyuki Takimine and has since become a widely used restaurant search website in Japan. The service was introduced in several other Asian countries such as Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore. GURUNAVI has also launched its first overseas website in the US in 2009.

Mission

To provide customers with the best restaurant and dining experience. To provide an online platform where customers can easily access restaurant information and reviews, and make better decisions when choosing a restaurant.

Vision

To be the leading restaurant search and review platform in the world.

References

https://in.investing.com/equities/gurunavi-inc

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/2440.T/profile?p=2440.T

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/gurunavi

https://corporate.gnavi.co.jp

Leadership team

Mr. Hisao Taki (Founder, Chairman and Mang. of Head Office Planning & Devel. Division)

Mr. Akio Sugihara (Pres, CEO & Representative Director)

Naoki Koshikawa (Managing Exec. Officer)

Products / Services