About

Joind KAYAC Inc. group.

Began serving as the distribution partner for the publications of the "issue+design" social design project.

Began serving as the distribution partner for the publications of a new publisher in Karuizawa, "Asama-sha", as well as for the publishing venture of NPO Miratsuku.

Introduced the learning program "Learning Organization × Self-Management".

Became the distribution partner for the Japanese edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR-J).

Supported the launch of "Ama no Kaze," a new publisher originating from a remote island in Shimane Prefecture, and took on the role of its distribution partner.

Launched the “Team Journey Supporter”, an organizational development tool, in collaboration with Gaiax and home‘s vi.

Transitioned to a full remote-work setup for all members of the company.

Hosted the organizational evolution conference “Teal Journey Campus”.

Celebrated our 20th anniversary with a week-long gratitude event.

Launched the ‘Eiji Press Monthly ABD (Active Book Dialogue)’ reading gathering, which transitioned online in 2020.

Opened membership-based shared space, EIJI PRESS Base.

Launched the web platform “Eiji Press Online”.

Published the Japanese edition of Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux, titled Teal Soshiki (Teal Organization). The release garnered significant attention.

Established the title of Fellow as a new form of membership, with Mr. Fumio Iwasa being appointed as the first Fellow.

Eiji Harada (CEO), embarked on an “Shima-Ryugaku” program, a form of island-based learning and living experience, residing for an entire year in Ama Town, situated on Nakanoshima, a remote island within the Dōzen group in Shimane Prefecture.

Mourned the sudden loss of Daishi Iwata, who had been an active sales representative for a decade.

Transferred the business of our South Korean subsidiary, Eiji 21, to a local entity. Have since maintained a collaborative relationship with Eiji 21, particularly in the realm of translation publishing.

Established the Eiji Press Mirai (Future) Fund, supporting Katsuko Ishida in her medical education efforts in Congo.

Published Sekai-no Keiei-Gakusha-wa Ima Nani-wo Kangaete Irunoka (What Are World’s Management Scholars Thinking Now?) by Akie Iriyama, which gained wide attention.

Opened meeting space EIJI PRESS Lab.

Published Gakushu-suru Soshiki (The Learning Organization), the full translation of the revised edition of The Fifth Discipline by Peter M. Senge. The release garnered significant attention.

Produced the small booklet Saigaiji-no Kokoro-no Kea (Mental Care during Disasters), distributing 100,000 copies for free to disaster affected communities and their supporters.

Published the best-selling Ishu-kara Hajimeyo (Issue Driven) by Kazuto Ataka.

Celebrated our 10th anniversary with nationwide bookstore exhibitions.

Published Kuni-wo Tsukuru-to Iu Shigoto (The Work of Building a Country) by Mieko Nishimizu, sparking major discussion.

Hired our first foreign employee, who served until 2010 and was primarily engaged in handling overseas matters and related tasks.

Published Shakai-wo Kaeru-wo Shigoto-ni Suru (Making 'Social Change’ My Work) by Hiroki Komazaki, which stirred significant conversation.

Fully acquired our South Korean subsidiary, Eiji 21.

Supported the construction of an orphanage in Sri Lanka, through publishing the picture book Minami-no Shima-no Puruwan (Purwan of the Southern Island).

In partnership with Wharton School Publishing and Skylight Consulting, launched the Wharton Business Strategy Series. Our translation of C. K. Prahalad's The Next Market (The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid) became a best-seller.

Co-exhibited with Book 21 at the Tokyo International Book Fair.

Relocated our office to Ebisu, Tokyo.

Founded the joint venture Eiji 21 in Seoul with South Korean publisher Book 21.

Moved our office to Shibuya, Tokyo.

Published the best-selling McKinsey-shiki Sekai Saikyo-no Shgoto-jutsu, the Japanese translation version of The McKinsey Way by Ethan M. Rasiel.

Incorporated as Eiji Press, Inc.

Launched our first book fund and published the poetry collection Kaijo-no Genkei (Original Shape of Nostalgia) by Boyan Hising.

Established as Eiji Harada Office in Saitama City, Saitama.