Metzler’s relationship with Japan has unfolded across generations, from its early advocacy of German-Japanese ties to the time-honored connections cultivated over decades and the trust and partnerships highlighted during the bank’s 350th anniversary. Metzler’s 25-year bridge to Japan GERMANY Enduring relationships with businesses across Japan have supported Testo’s development from a supplier of handheld instruments to a measurement technology and service partner. Testo approaches 40 years in Japan with a new era in measurement technology GERMANY Nissin serves Japan’s noodle culture to a hungry Europe GERMANY A cup of noodles can pack plenty of pleasure into a quick meal. Japanese companies are giving Düsseldorf a larger role in their European operations, expanding from market entry into production, research and strategic management. Düsseldorf evolves from gateway to strategic European base GERMANY Düsseldorf evolves from gateway to strategic European base Nissin serves Japan’s noodle culture to a hungry Europe Metzler’s 25-year bridge to Japan Testo approaches 40 years in Japan with a new era in measurement technology FEATURED

Bridges Magazine: Japan-Global Business & Lifestyle

Bridges Magazine is a bilingual English-Japanese business and lifestyle publication focused on Japan’s global partnerships across Asia and beyond.
Through interviews with business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, cultural figures, entrepreneurs, and hospitality leaders, Bridges explores the companies, people, and ideas shaping cross-border relationships

Our Focus

Bridges covers business, investment, diplomacy, hospitality, travel, culture, lifestyle, innovation, and bilateral relations, with a special focus on Japan’s relationship with key international markets.

Why Visit Bridges?

  • Read interviews with business leaders, ambassadors, and cultural figures.
  • Explore Japan’s business and lifestyle links with Asia and global markets.
  • Discover long-form features that connect investment, culture, travel, and diplomacy
  • Access Bridges print magazine issues and special editorial reports.

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What is Bridges Magazine?

Bridges Magazine is a bilingual English-Japanese business and lifestyle publication covering Japan’s global relationships through business, diplomacy, culture, travel, hospitality, and innovation stories.

Who reads Bridges Magazine?

 business leaders, investors, diplomats, government agencies,
expatriates, high-net-worth readers, and internationally minded audiences interested in Japan’s connections with the world.

What topics does Bridges cover?

Bridges covers business, bilateral relations, investment, hospitality, lifestyle, travel, food, art, culture, sports diplomacy, and innovation.

How is Bridges connected to The Japan Times?

Bridges Magazine works closely with Synergy Media Specialists and has strong ties with The Japan Times country report ecosystem, extending selected business and lifestyle stories through Bridges’ digital and print platforms.

Why should companies engage with Bridges?

Bridges gives companies and institutions a premium editorial platform to explain their role in cross-border business, culture, investment, and international relations.

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The Philippines 2026

Celebrating 70 years of Philippines-Japan diplomatic relations, the second issue of Bridges Magazine explores seven decades of strategic partnerships, economic synergy, and enduring cultural ties. Dive into compelling features spanning major infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, trade, heritage, and lifestyle innovations.

A Japanese manufacturer choosing a German city for its European operations and a German innovator finding a partner in Japan participate in a relationship 165 years in the making. This...

Metzler’s relationship with Japan has unfolded across generations, from its early advocacy of German-Japanese ties to the time-honored connections cultivated over decades and the trust and partnerships highlighted during the...

Enduring relationships with businesses across Japan have supported Testo’s development from a supplier of handheld instruments to a measurement technology and service partner. The German company values the trust placed...

A cup of noodles can pack plenty of pleasure into a quick meal. Nissin Foods GmbH offers products ranging from Cup Noodles Soba to premium ramen, with its Eschborn headquarters...

Japanese companies are giving Düsseldorf a larger role in their European operations, expanding from market entry into production, research and strategic management. The city’s engagement with Japan now spans security,...

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Leadership Insight

“Japan and the UAE enjoy a long-standing friendship that has been built on a shared conception of progress and prosperity.”

DR. THANI BIN AHMED AL ZEYOUDI
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade

Asia Real Estate Summit