Ameba (website)

Ameba is a Japanese blogging and social networking website operated by CyberAgent. Launched in 2004, it is one of the largest and most popular blogging platforms in Japan.

Ameba allows users to create personal blogs, share photos and videos, and connect with other users through a social networking system. Key features include:

• Blogs: Users can create and customize their own blogs, writing about their daily lives, hobbies, interests, or professional topics. Blogs can be public or private.
• Social Networking: Ameba offers social networking features, allowing users to follow other bloggers, comment on posts, and participate in online communities.
• Ameba Pigg: A virtual world/avatar service (previously known as Ameba Pigg), where users can create avatars and interact with other users in a virtual environment. Note: Ameba Pigg's original flash-based version shut down in 2019.
• Ameba News: A news aggregation service integrated within the platform.
• AmebaTV: A separate video streaming service also operated by CyberAgent, but related to the Ameba brand.

Ameba is a major player in the Japanese social media landscape, particularly popular among younger audiences and celebrities. The platform has been instrumental in shaping blogging culture and online communication in Japan. Its interface and feature set are tailored to the Japanese market, differentiating it from other international blogging platforms. It is primarily available in Japanese.