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.
Business
Magazine
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.
Since its establishment in Indonesia in 2011, PT. ABeam Consulting Indonesia has evolved from supporting Japanese multinational companies into a consulting partner serving a broader range of businesses. As it...
Yusuke Senda, President Director of PT. Toyo Business Engineering Indonesia (B-EN-G Indonesia) speaks with Bridges about the company’s continued commitment to the Indonesian market, new technologies and the close partnerships...
Hirofumi Yamaguchi, President Director of PT Marubeni Indonesia speaks with Bridges. Bridges: There are very strong ties between Japan and Indonesia. How would you describe this close partnership, and how...
For more than half a century, Mitsubishi Power has been part of Indonesia’s power sector, supporting the country with around 19 GW of power generation systems across gas turbine combined...
Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia continues to withstand current challenges and adversity. Its huge domestic market, youthful population and vast...
Indonesia’s energy transition is creating opportunities not only for new technologies, but also for established energy companies capable of adapting existing infrastructure to a lower-carbon future. PT Energasindo Heksa Karya...
Frans & Setiawan Law Office (F&S) has quickly built a reputation as one of Indonesia’s leading legal firms since its establishment in 2019, advising both local and Japanese businesses across...
Lifestyle Features
Sports Diplomacy
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
