About us

Company Background

 IMA Group Co., Ltd.is a Japan-based company with roots in the travel industry dating back to 1985.

For over three decades, we have been involved in organizing, coordinating, and managing complex travel arrangements for international visitors to Japan. Our work has always required close coordination with local authorities, transportation providers, accommodation partners, cultural institutions, and licensed professionals across the country.

Through this long experience, we developed strong skills in logistics management, local negotiation, schedule coordination, and cross-cultural communication — all of which are essential when supporting overseas teams operating in Japan.

As international interest in Japan has grown beyond tourism into media production, documentaries, television programs, and branded content, we recognized a natural extension of our expertise: on-site filming coordination for overseas production teams.

Our filming coordination service is built on the same foundation as our travel operations — careful planning, local knowledge, reliable networks, and clear communication between international clients and Japanese stakeholders. While filming itself presents unique challenges, the core requirements remain the same: trust, accuracy, responsiveness, and an in-depth understanding of how things work locally in Japan.

Today, we support overseas production teams by providing location research, local coordination, scheduling support, liaison services, and on-site assistance — ensuring that filming in Japan runs smoothly, efficiently, and with respect for local rules and customs.

Our strength lies not in being a large production company, but in being a reliable local partner who understands Japan on the ground and can bridge the gap between international creative teams and local environments.