About Us | Daisho Media Partners Japan
Welcome to Daisho Media Partners Japan (DMPJ). Our journey began in 2012 with DFS Productions, when we set out to do one thing exceptionally well: capture Japan through the lens, providing photography and filming services for clients who needed a trusted eye on the ground. As those clients returned with bigger ambitions, we grew into comprehensive media production, overseas production support, fixer services, and end-to-end support for international companies building a real presence in the world’s third-largest economy.
Daisho Photography was established soon after to meet the surging demand for high-end photography across commercial, editorial, and architectural work. As our projects grew in scale — and our clients began asking us to navigate culture, negotiation, and logistics as well as cameras — our team and client base expanded in step, leading to the creation of Daisho Media Partners to streamline operations and offer a diverse range of services that reach well beyond media production alone.
Mission
To enhance the success of international businesses in Japan by serving as their sensory and physical presence on the ground — the eyes, ears, and hands that bridge the gap between innovative ideas conceived abroad and the practical realities of executing them across Japan's decentralized permit systems, consensus-driven culture, and demanding standards of quality.
Vision
To be the premier partner for global companies, supporting iconic products and projects across Japan — from film and photography to digital transformation, cultural exchange, and entry into the country's highest-momentum industries. We aim to be the driving force behind successful international ventures here, fostering creativity, innovation, and the kind of mutual growth that turns a single project into a lasting foothold in the market.
Our Values
At DMPJ, we believe that true innovation stems from the integration of sensory input and physical execution. While AI can sharpen our cognitive abilities, it is the combination of our deep, lived understanding of Japan and our proven ability to implement and execute on the ground that sets us apart. We strive to be the eyes, ears, and hands of our clients — bridging what is said and what is meant, and bringing their visions to life with precision, cultural fluency, and creativity.
Social Responsibility
Our commitment to social responsibility is rooted in providing safe, reliable services in the world's most rapidly aging and most disaster-exposed advanced economy. As a company based in Japan, we take pride in contributing to the stability and growth of the local market, working alongside municipal governments, hospitals, and non-profits where lasting partnerships matter most. We have built a robust network of top-quality local partners, and we are actively involved in initiatives that promote sustainability, disaster resilience, and cultural preservation, reinforcing our role as a responsible corporate citizen.
Our Story
DMPJ’s story is deeply intertwined with the personal journey of our founder, Hotaka Matsumura. Starting as a photographer and filmmaker, Matsumura gradually grew into the roles of director and producer, managing large-scale projects for global companies such as Panasonic, Marriott International, Suntory, and Daihatsu. The creation of DMPJ is the natural evolution of those experiences — extending the comprehensive, hands-on service once delivered under the title of producer to a far broader range of international clients seeking to succeed in Japan.
Our Approach
Our approach is built on the foundation of being deeply rooted in Japan. We give clients the sensory input they need to truly read the local market and the physical presence required to execute their projects successfully — guiding them through nemawashi consensus-building, ringi approvals, and the regulatory realities that trip up most newcomers. Unlike competitors based abroad, our long-standing presence here and our extensive network of local partners let us deliver unparalleled quality and reliability.
Our Expertise at a Glance
Providing specialized services that cater to your unique business needs.
At Daisho Media Partners, we take pride in our diverse expertise, seamlessly integrating cultural, technological, and creative solutions to meet your specific needs. From media production and digital transformation to market entry across Japan’s highest-momentum sectors, our comprehensive approach ensures your projects not only succeed but also resonate — on the ground in Japan and on a global scale.
Our Process: From Concept to Reality
Collaborating closely with you to bring your vision to life.
01 DISCOVERY
Understanding your goals, vision, and requirements through in-depth consultations and grounded market research into your target sector in Japan.
02 STRATEGY
Developing a detailed, culturally informed strategy that aligns with your objectives and maximizes impact in the Japanese market.
01 DISCOVERY
Understanding your goals, vision, and requirements through in-depth consultations and grounded market research into your target sector in Japan.
04 DESIGN
Crafting detailed designs and plans that align visually and functionally with the concept and with local expectations
05 DEVELOPMENT
Bringing the concept to life through hands-on development, integrating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies with our network of trusted local partners.
06 DELIVERY
Ensuring seamless delivery and implementation on the ground in Japan, with ongoing support that turns a single project into sustained success.
About Company
- Company Name: Daisho Co., Ltd.
- Location: 1F, 11-32, Higashiishikiri 3-chome, Higashiosaka, Osaka 579-8011, Japan
- Phone Number: +81-(0)72-943-2864
- Email Address: contact@daishomediapartners.jp
- Website URL: https://daishomediapartners.jp/
Ready to make your move in Japan? For more information — or to discuss how our team can serve as your eyes, ears, and hands on the ground — please contact us!