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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FAQ
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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Leadership Insight
“We at JETRO London have been promoting business collaboration between Japanese and UK companies for decades.”
HIDEO YURA
Director General of JETRO UK
