Business and Entertainment Production
Supporting the creation of new businesses that bridge the entertainment industry, corporate sector, and public domain to bring happiness to people.
- B&EP CO.,LTD
About B&EP
At the intersection of the entertainment and business sectors, we at B&EP are pioneering a new frontier by creating innovative business ventures.
With our unique blend of experience transitioning from the business world into entertainment and our extensive network within the public sector, we stand as one of the few groups capable of shaping the landscape of entertainment business. Moreover, in the construction of entertainment facilities, we prioritize the perspective of end-users from the entertainment industry, striving to create spaces that are not only appealing to landlords but also easily accessible and conducive for tenants. As a result, we aim to foster a society that values and enhances the cultural significance of artists.
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Case Study
Consultation for Metropolitan Area Arena Construction and Operation
We provided guidance on creating arena layouts that are user-friendly and advised on arena operations from the planning stage onwards.
Consultation for Foreign Entertainment Manufacturing Companies
We facilitated introductions to numerous clients for foreign manufacturers, significantly contributing to increased sales in Japan.
Consultation for Foreign Film Production Companies
We supported foreign companies in their expansion into Japan, providing assistance ranging from setting up their corporate structure to introducing clients.
Top Message
In 2020, I shifted the focus of my activities from the company to the industry. While serving as a representative of the industry, I engaged in negotiating guidelines and regulatory relaxations with the government amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside this, I established B&EP Co., Ltd. and have been supporting the construction and operation of entertainment facilities from the perspective of the users. Additionally, to uplift salarymen and share my belief that the occupation should allow one to pursue their passions, I conduct speaking engagements on how to enjoyably work and live after retirement.
Masato Kitaguchi
Career History:
I joined Hanshin Electric Railway Co.Ltd in 1984. Around 30 years ago, I collaborated with my superior to establish an entertainment company as a subsidiary of Hanshin Electric Railway, Co. Ltd. in Osaka with the aim of opening the New York jazz club 'Blue Note.' Over the course of three decades, I nurtured Hanshin Contents Link Inc. into the core company of the group, overseeing various content-related ventures such as Billboard and Hanshin Tigers' PR advertising agency, mobile content, music publishing, and event/concert management. Additionally, during my return to Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, I gained experience in launching numerous new businesses, starting from creating mechanisms for launching new ventures.
Other Roles and Affiliations:
- Penske Media Corporation Business Development Associate, Asia Region
- Director, Japan Restaurant Association Federation
- Chairman, Japan Live Restaurant Association
- Academy Member, Japan Gastronomy Society
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Company
Company Name: B&EP CO.,LTD
Representative: Masato Kitaguchi, President
Address: 27th Floor, Shiroyama Trust Tower, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6027, Japan
Capital: ¥3,000,000
Services:
Support for the construction and operation of entertainment facilities from the perspective of users
Support for building systems for creating new businesses in companies, as well as planning and executing them
Consulting on company management in general
Planning and execution support for the management, marketing, and sales strategies of entertainment businesses
Speaking engagements
How to create new businesses in large corporations
How to enjoyably work and live after retirement
Publishing activities
Established: February2020
Banking Partner: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Contact us.
Address (repeated for emphasis):
27th Floor, Joyama Trust Tower, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6027, Japan