TOKYO -- Zozo, operator of online clothing marketplace Zozotown, saw its share price rise steeply after President Yusaku Maezawa said on Twitter Thursday that he would take a break from the social media platform.
"I will focus on my main job. I will continue to challenge myself. I will definitely produce results. Please allow me to take a break from Twitter for a while," Maezawa posted on Thursday around 2 pm.
Zozo shares, which were down 7% on the day at a 26-month low of 1,681 yen, suddenly rebounded 10% to 1,853 yen after the tweet as the market embraced Maezawa's social media vacation. The stock ended the day down 1% at 1,795 yen for the fifth straight day of decline.
Maezawa is known for his Twitter activity. In January, he used it to promote a cash giveaway of 1 million yen ($9,100 at current rates) each to 100 people from his own money.
"We do not know how long he will suspend his Twitter activity or other details," a Zozo spokesperson said.
