For Immediate Release

Notice Regarding Resignation of a Director

TOKYO-October 25, 2016-Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774) has announced director's resignation as follows:

  1. Name of resigning director

    Director (part-time), Junnosuke Furukawa

  2. Reasons for resignation Personal reasons

  3. Date of resignation October 25, 2016

Even after the resignation mentioned above, the remaining number of directors will continue to satisfy the Articles of Incorporation as well as applicable laws. And, we also continue to fulfill recommendation of Corporate Governance Code in Japan, which recommends to have more than two independent outside directors in board of directors.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, Tokyo Stock Exchange TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ's services include high-quality systems integration, cloud computing/data center services, security services, and Internet access. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

For inquiries, contact:

IIJ Corporate Communications

Tel: +81-3-5205-6310 E-mail: press@iij.ad.jp URL: http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/

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