PHILOSOPHY OF IMA
The year 1995, when IMA/Institute of Marketing Architecture Co., Ltd. was founded, was a time of great change: it was the era of the IT revolution, with the emergence of “Windows 95” , which changed the way the world worked.
Now, 30 years later, the times are about to change again.
The era of consumption and growth for the sake of possession is over.
It is no exaggeration to say that we have entered an era in which conventional wisdoms no longer apply.
Consumption is motivated by “Ethical Consciousness”,
encompassing environmental concerns, human rights, and diversity.
IMA’s missions are to provide hints for survival, and to stimulate curiosity for transitioning onto the next era.
Now we are in our second founding period, and IMA is being reborn.
The year 1995, when IMA/Institute of Marketing Architecture Co., Ltd. was founded, was a time of great change: it was the era of the IT revolution, with the emergence of “Windows 95” , which changed the way the world worked.
Now, 30 years later, the times are about to change again.
The era of consumption and growth for the sake of possession is over.
It is no exaggeration to say that we have entered an era in which conventional wisdoms no longer apply.
Consumption is motivated by “Ethical Consciousness” , encompassing environmental concerns, human rights, and diversity.
IMA’s missions are to provide hints for survival, and to stimulate curiosity for transitioning onto the next era.
Now we are in our second founding period, and IMA is being reborn.
PROFILE
Seiichi Mizuno
After serving as president of Seibu Department Store, advisor to Netscape,
and guest professor at Keio University’s Faculty of Policy Management, he founded IMA in 1995.
During his tenure as president of Seibu Department Store, he has various accomplishments, including leading LOFT to success and establishing Shibuya’s identity as a “youth culture hub”.
Currently, he is involved in corporate revitalization programs, venture financing, and marketing consulting, and has served as a special advisor to Mori Building Co., Ltd.. Served as chairman of the board of directors of the Japan Inter- Design Forum and the Sumida Regional Brand Promotion Council.
After serving as president of Seibu Department Store, advisor to Netscape, and guest professor at Keio University’s Faculty of Policy Management, he founded IMA in 1995.
During his tenure as president of Seibu Department Store, he has various accomplishments, including leading LOFT to success and establishing Shibuya’s identity as a “youth culture hub”.
Currently, he is involved in corporate revitalization programs, venture financing, and marketing consulting, and has served as a special advisor to Mori Building Co., Ltd.. Served as chairman of the board of directors of the Japan Inter- Design Forum and the Sumida Regional Brand Promotion Council.
ABOUT
IMA is a consulting and planning group led by Seiichi Mizuno and comprising
of professionals in the retail, distribution, food & beverages, shopping center,
resort hotel and area development industries.
IMA is a consulting and planning group led by Seiichi Mizuno and comprising of professionals in the retail, distribution, food & beverages, shopping center, resort hotel and area development industries.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
NEWS
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#1005 ARK Hills Front Tower RoP 2-23-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
TEL: +81 (0)3-3568-3101
Nearest Subway Stations
‒ 7 minutes walk from Akasaka Station, Exit 5a/5b on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
‒ 8 minutes walk from Tameike-sanno Station, Exit 11 on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Namboku Line.
‒ 6 minutes walk from Roppongi-itchome Station, Exit No.3 on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line.
Nearest Bus Stop
1 minute walk from Akasaka Ark Hills Mae bus stop (Toei Bus, route 01)