Kimimono

Kimi no Monogatari (きみの物語), usually referred to as Kimimono (きみもの), is a Yamataian online and social networking platform based in Okayama. It was founded by Kirino Chisaki, Morito Osamu, and Trương Hà Đông. Since 2020, Kimimono has been majority owned by Manchido.

Kimimono can be accessed from devices with internet connectivity, such as personal computers, tablets and smartphones. After registering, users can create anonymous accounts with a minimum of personal information, which are linked to a personal blog where they can post text, photos, and multimedia content. Users' blogs and content can only be seen by other users who have agreed to connect with them, though can also be set to be viewable by the general public. The content posted on all connected users' blogs are viewable on a user's homepage, and is curated by an algorithm that determines the relevance of content to the viewer and displays it accordingly. Different security settings further control how much information is shared with the public and connected users. Users are also able to privately message other users, or groups of users.

Kimimono is free to use, and the company earns money through online advertising and mysterious government funding. Users can also pay a small fee to start multiple blogs under the same account. It is the second-most popular social media and video-sharing site in Yamatai, Hinomoto, and Dai Hoa. Mobile applications which offer a streamlined experience also exist for both Kimimono.

Many celebrities, politicians, influencers, corporations, small businesses, political parties, and other groups also use Kimimono to connect with the masses. The current Prime Minister of Yamatai, Yamamoto Hanako, is known to occasionally respond directly to comments on her public Kimimono blog, and has been praised for her ability to effectively use social media.