It has been one year since our transition to a private company last July.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all stakeholders for their continued support and interest in the Impress Group’s content and services.
Since our founding in 1992, the Impress Group has operated as a network of specialized media outlets focused on “interesting things in the digital world.” Beyond traditional publishing, we launched online news and direct-sales platforms early on, deeply valuing our direct connections not only with readers and users, but also with creators, business partners, and local communities. At that time, the mere ability for people in distant locations to “connect directly” via the internet was an “interesting thing” in and of itself.
As AI continues to evolve day by day, serving as an agent and partner to humans, the very process and depth of our thinking are undergoing unprecedented changes. Now that connectivity is taken for granted, the choices we make become crucial.
While leveraging the convenience and speed of digital technology, real-world interactions with experts across the fields in which the Impress Group excels—such as IT/Design, Music, Nature, and Aviation/Railways—allow us to gain foundational skills that serve as a long-term anchor, deeply moving experiences, and life-changing insights.
We aim to bring these connections accessible to a broader audience by expanding them beyond books and text into audio, video, events, and all other forms of expression, including multilingual content.
As a “Human Knowledge Mediary,” the Impress Group will continue to create platforms where beginners and professionals can connect directly, sharing wisdom and impression while growing together.
In our publishing business, we continue to face persistent challenges, including the rising costs of raw materials and logistics. We consider it our responsibility to drive structural reforms—such as integrating production management and sales and to work hand-in-hand with our industry partners to ensure a sustainable business.
Although we are undergoing organizational restructuring as part of this process, our unwavering commitment remains to honor and update the brands and relational assets we have built over the years.
We kindly ask for your continued support and kindness in the future.
Impress Holdings, Inc.
Representative Director
Yuki Tsukamoto
