Japan International
Marketing Agency.

Ayano majored in International Liberal Arts at Sophia University. With study abroad experience in the United States, Canada, and Australia, she is bilingual in English and Japanese. She excels at creating content for international audiences, leveraging her global perspective, and has produced numerous hit content pieces.

Originally from New Zealand, Benji holds a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Victoria University of Wellington. After graduating, he moved to Melbourne to work as a landscape architect while pursuing freelance graphic design. Now based in Tokyo, Benji combines his creative background and passion for visual storytelling to develop engaging designs and support the marketing team in creating innovative campaigns that elevate the brand.

Born to a Japanese-Chinese family and raised in Canberra, Australia, Kounan brings a multicultural perspective and a diverse creative background to his work. After graduating from Dalian University of Technology, he moved to Tokyo to pursue two years of studies in Economics. At JIMA, he focuses on video editing and content creation, and has a passion for creative expression. Beyond the screen, he is an avid hip-hop dancer who finds inspiration in music, movement, and street culture.

Shen is a designer and creative strategist. He works to connect all parts of a project, from concept to 3D to photography, making sure every point where people meet the brand is cohesive and memorable. With a background in commercial and creative settings, Shen keeps his ideas practical and his work distinctive. Born and raised in Australia, Shen relocated to Japan. His perspective sees both cultures with an outsider’s eye, shaping how he builds brand stories for audiences in each. Outside of work, he’s usually out on an early morning run followed by pastry and a coffee.

Originally from Southern California, Ritsu grew up enjoying the sunshine before making Tokyo their new home. With a background in Computer Science, they specialize in UI/UX design, website development, and search engine optimization (SEO). Combining their technical knowledge with a creative eye, Ritsu focuses on building visually engaging, user-friendly websites that enhance the digital experience and strengthen brand visibility. Outside of work, they are an avid video game enthusiast who enjoys exploring the latest games and technology.

Originally from Washington, D.C., Pascale moved to Japan to study Art at Temple University Japan Campus and has been based in Tokyo ever since. She specializes in scriptwriting and scene direction for social media content, using her creativity and storytelling skills to produce engaging videos. Her work has contributed to numerous viral videos that have reached wide audiences. With a strong passion for visual storytelling and all forms of media, she draws inspiration from her love of movies and television.

Originally from Australia, Will graduated with honors from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) with a Bachelor’s degree in Screen & Sound Production. In Sydney, he worked as a digital media producer at Penguin Random House ANZ, gaining extensive experience in content creation, video shooting and editing, and customer service. Currently based in Japan, he is active on social media and has 33,000 followers on Instagram.

Originally from the East Coast of the USA, Abe is a detail-oriented jack-of-all-trades. After receiving a Bachelor's in Global Economy and Communications at Temple University in Philadelphia, Abe moved to NYC to pursue a career in Social Media & Influencer Management. Later, Abe was one of 5 people in the world accepted into Bunka Gakuen Graduate School in Shinjuku, and accepted a Master’s in Clothing Science after conducting research on transgender visual presentation.

With over 10 years of experience as an editor and writer, Tobias began his career in London’s legal publishing industry before relocating to Tokyo in 2019. He has written and edited articles covering a diverse range of topics, including automobiles, healthcare, video games, economics, wine, education, and travel. He even reviewed the first CBD beer released in Japan!