Today marks the culmination of a vision, one that sees Bridges Magazine as more than just a publication. It’s a platform, a conduit, a space where understanding and collaboration between nations flour­ish through business, culture, and the powerful threads of human connection. Welcome to our inaugural print issue. For nearly two decades, I have had the privilege of producing bilateral reports for The Japan Times. Since 2003, I have witnessed how stories of synergy between countries can inspire and inform.

Franz J. Fricke, Editor-in-Chief of Bridges

This experience fueled my dream of creating...