Web Media Pioneers 'INTERNET Watch,' 'PC Watch,' and 'Mado no Mori' Launch 30th Anniversary Projects

Impress Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Takahashi), which operates IT-related media businesses within the Impress Group, announces that its web media outlets 'INTERNET Watch,' 'PC Watch,' and 'Mado no Mori' will celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2026. To commemorate this milestone, the period from April to the end of December 2026 has been designated as the '30th Anniversary Period.' To express gratitude to readers and related industries, and to take a further leap forward as web media, various commemorative projects will be implemented.

■ Background and Purpose of the Project

Born in 1996, during the dawn of the internet in Japan, these three media outlets, which were rare 'daily online news sites' at the time, became the foundation of the 'Impress Watch' series, which now consists of 18 publications. As PCs and the internet have become indispensable to society, and the advent of AI questions the very nature of media, we will rebuild our media brands once again.

The theme this time is to establish closer communication with our readers and related industries than ever before, and to become a media that can better grasp your needs. We will step outside the framework of web media and explore new forms of media through real events and interactive communication.

■ Main Commemorative Measures

1. Launch of a 30th Anniversary Special Website

A special website commemorating the 30th anniversary opens today. It will feature a collection of related articles from the three media outlets, including articles that convey the 30-year history and future vision.

https://www.watch.impress.co.jp/summary/30th/

2. Holding of Interactive Events with Readers

To consider the future of media, the editorial department will host interactive events at our company's event space.

In addition to sharing live accounts of covering overseas events and explaining core gadget usage, we are also planning events where you can get a feel for the 'work of an editor.'

3. Publication of Special Content Delving into the Industry

We will sequentially publish special content that covers the 30-year history of the PC, internet, and software industries covered by the three media outlets. We will also conduct numerous interviews with industry professionals to deliver their live voices.

(*INTERNET Watch has been publishing some articles in advance since February.)

4. Production and Sale of Commemorative Goods

As a 30th-anniversary measure, we will produce and sell T-shirts for all media in the Impress Watch series.

For INTERNET Watch, PC Watch, and Mado no Mori, we will also produce commemorative logo version T-shirts available only during the 30th-anniversary period.

https://p-t-a.shop/collections