Eiji Publishing Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1999 by Eiji Harada, who comes from a different industry, the history of Eiji Publishing is also a history of experimentation and challenge. We have always undertaken new initiatives such as the practical application of the 'Book Fund' to increase the freedom of publishing, policies not to go out of print, overseas expansion (establishment of Korean corporation Eiji 21), joint development of large-scale conferences and organizational improvement programs, and management of share spaces.

Founded in 1999 by Eiji Harada, an entrepreneur from a diverse professional background, Eiji Press has a history marked by experimentation and challenges.

Founded as Harada Eiji Office in Saitama City.

Formed the first book fund and published the poetry collection "The Original Form of Nostalgia."

Incorporated as Eiji Publishing Co., Ltd.

Published "McKinsey-style The World's Strongest Work Techniques" (by Ethan M. Rajiell). Became a bestseller.

Established a joint venture Eiji 21 with Korean publisher Book 21 in Seoul.

Relocated the office to Ebisu.

Exhibited jointly with Book 21 at the Tokyo International Book Fair.

Published the Warton Management Strategy Series in partnership with Wharton School Publishing and Skylight Consulting. The bestseller 'Next Market' by C.K. Prahalad.

Published picture book 'Pulwan of the Southern Island' supporting the construction of an orphanage in Sri Lanka.

Fully acquired Korean subsidiary Eiji 21.

Published 'Working to Change Society' by Hiroki Komazaki. It became a major topic.

Hired the first foreign employee (worked until 2010). Engaged in overseas correspondence, etc.

Published 'The Work of Building a Country' by Mieko Nishimizu. It became a major topic.

Held a 10th anniversary fair at bookstores across the country.

Published "Start from the Issue" (by Kazuhito Ataka). It became a bestseller.

Produced a booklet "Mental Care During Disasters" and distributed 100,000 copies free of charge to disaster victims and supporters.

Published "The Learning Organization" (by Peter M. Senge). The revised edition of the original book was fully translated. It became a major topic.

Opened the meeting space EIJI PRESS Lab.

Published "What Are the World's Business Scholars Thinking Now?" (by Akihiro Iiyama). It became a major topic.

Established the Eiiji Publishing Future Fund. Supported Ms. Katsuko Ishida, engaged in medical education in Congo.

Transferred the Korean subsidiary Eiji 21 to a local corporation. Will continue cooperation through translation and publishing.

Daisuke Iwata, who was active as a sales representative for 10 years, suddenly passed away.

President Harada studied abroad in Ama Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture for one year.

Established the Fellow System, with Mr. Fumio Iwasa as the first Fellow.

Published "Teal Organization" (by Frederic Laloux). It became a major topic.

Launched the web media "Eiiji Publishing Online".

Opened the members-only shared space EIJI PRESS Base.

Held a 20th anniversary gratitude week.

Started the reading event "Eiiji Publishing Monthly ABD (Active Book Dialogue®)" (moved online in 2020).

Held a conference on organizational evolution "Teal Journey Campus".

Established a system where all employees can work remotely.

Co-developed the organizational evolution support tool "Team Journey Supporter" with Gaiax, and Haba to connect with the Lab Home’s.

Supported the launch of a new publisher "Ama no Kaze" from remote islands, and began accepting publication contracts.

Started accepting the publication of Stanford Social Innovation Review Japan (SSIR-J).

Started providing the learning program "Learning Organization × Self-Management."

Started accepting the publication of Asama-sha, a new publisher in Karuizawa, and Miratsuku NPO's publishing business.

Started accepting the publication of Issue+Design, a social design project.

Joined the Kayac Group.

Joined KAYAC Inc. group.

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

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

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

Established as Eiji Harada Office in Saitama City, Saitama.

Change of representative director. Co-founder Eiji Harada resigned and Tatsuaki Takano was appointed.