Happy New Year 2025!
This year, we’ve taken a different approach to our New Year’s greeting video—something a bit more creative and fun! We hope you’ll enjoy it. :- )
Looking back on 2024, the world saw significant shifts in political dynamics and geopolitical balances. In Asia, Japan has been receiving increasing attention, not just as a tourist destination but also as a growing hub for international businesses seeking expansion.
A mid this momentum, our company has been actively supporting global enterprises and government organizations in sharing their stories with the world. Last year, we also co-hosted and supported several international events aimed at fostering innovation between Japan and the global community.
Our media platform, J-Stories, dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations from Japan and across Asia, continued to grow in influence. In 2024, we welcomed more than 150,000 visitors from over 160 countries. Soon, J-Stories will expand beyond its English and Japanese editions with the official launch of a Chinese-language version, further broadening its reach across Asia.
On a personal note, I was honored to be appointed as co-representative for the Tokyo office of Startup Island TAIWAN, a government-backed organization supporting Taiwanese startups’ global expansion. Together with the PBMC team, we are committed to strengthening the international innovation ecosystem, connecting Japan, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific region.
2024 was also an exciting year for our video production work. We took on projects around the globe, including filming and reporting in the U.S. and Spain, among others. Domestically, we produced a 60-minute television program on inbound tourism in Japan to be broadcast widely across Asia, highlighting the richness of Japan’s culture and experiences for international audiences.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be even more dynamic with several major events already in the pipeline:
- In May, we will co-host the unprecedented Unicorn Summit in Tokyo, bringing together approximately 100 unicorn and soon-to-be-unicorn companies from across Asia, in partnership with organizations from Korea and Taiwan.
- In June, PBMC will celebrate its 15th anniversary, and we plan to host a special event to express our gratitude to everyone who has supported us along the way.
As we embark on this exciting year, we sincerely wish you good health, happiness, and success. We look forward to strengthening our connections and working together to make 2025 an extraordinary year!
Warm regards,
Toshi Maeda
CEO, Pacific Bridge Media & Consulting