NTT-X was established as an operating company in 1999, and goo began full-fledged operation. In May goo started "goo shop", a shopping mall, a tie-up with Recruit, a joint project with Nikkei Newspaper Inc., an Internet research project jointly with Mitsubishi Research Institute, further enhanced as a portal. Goo's most popular service, "goo dictionary" started as the portal's free dictionary service in partnership with Sanseido.
NTT-X was established as a business entity in 1999, and goo began full-scale operations. In May goo launched "goo shop", a retail complex, a collaboration with Recruit, a joint venture with Nikkei Newspaper Inc., an Internet research project jointly with Mitsubishi Research Institute, further developed into a portal. Goo's most popular service, "goo dictionary" started as the portal's free dictionary service in partnership with Sanseido.