Business Information

Company Details

Company Name: JP Izu Media LLC

Legal Form: Limited Liability Company

State of Registration: Hawaii, USA

FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number): 99-8472063

Registered Address:
1848 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
USA

Contact Information

General Inquiries: aloha@jptenkiizu.com

Phone: +1 (808) 372-8456

Founder & Editor: Kenji Morita

Japan Operations

We maintain a small operational presence in Japan for research and editorial purposes.

Japan Desk: JP Izu Japan Desk

Address:
571-1 Futo, Ito-shi
Shizuoka 413-0231
Japan

Phone: +81 (557) 37-2218

Email: izu@jptenkiizu.com

Nature of Business

JP Izu Media LLC is a digital media company. We publish travel-related content on our website, jptenkiizu.com. Our business activities include:

Not a Travel Agency

JP Izu Media LLC is explicitly not a travel agency. We do not hold a travel agency license in any jurisdiction. We do not:

The information we publish is editorial content provided free of charge for informational purposes. Our downloadable itinerary PDF is a digital product — a pre-written guide that customers purchase for personal use. It does not constitute travel agency services, and we do not customize or tailor itineraries to individual customers.

If you require travel agency services, we recommend contacting a licensed travel agency in your jurisdiction or in Japan. The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) maintains a list of licensed agencies.

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is independent and free from commercial influence. We do not accept payment for positive coverage of destinations, hotels, restaurants, or attractions. We do not participate in "press trip" arrangements where travel expenses are covered by tourism boards or hospitality businesses in exchange for coverage.

All travel expenses for our editorial research are paid by JP Izu Media LLC. We visit places anonymously and pay the same prices as any other visitor. This ensures our reviews and recommendations reflect the actual customer experience.

We may earn revenue through:

We do not currently run advertising on our website or participate in affiliate marketing programs. If this changes in the future, we will disclose it clearly.

Tax Information

JP Izu Media LLC is a Hawaii-registered LLC. We comply with all applicable federal and state tax laws in the United States. We collect and remit General Excise Tax (GET) on sales to Hawaii residents as required by Hawaii state law.

For international sales (including sales to customers in Japan), we comply with applicable tax treaties and international tax regulations. Our digital products are generally not subject to Japanese consumption tax under current regulations, though customers are responsible for any import duties or taxes that may apply in their jurisdiction.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from your use of this website, your purchase of our products, or your interactions with JP Izu Media LLC shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through mediation in Honolulu, Hawaii, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Nothing in this dispute resolution clause prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief or other equitable remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Company History

JP Izu Media LLC was founded in 2019 by Kenji Morita and Lisa Park. What began as a shared document of travel notes evolved into a website serving thousands of monthly readers planning trips to the Izu Peninsula. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, with editorial operations in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Our mission is to provide honest, detailed, experience-based travel information for the Izu Peninsula. We believe travelers make better decisions when they have specific, accurate information rather than generic marketing content. Everything we publish is researched firsthand and updated regularly.

Financial Information

JP Izu Media LLC is a privately held company with no outside investors or venture capital funding. The company is bootstrapped, with initial and ongoing funding provided by the founders. Our revenue comes primarily from digital product sales (the Izu itinerary PDF) with supplementary income from photography product sales.

We maintain separate financial records for our US and Japan operations. All transactions are processed in compliance with applicable tax laws. We file annual returns with the IRS and maintain all required business licenses in the State of Hawaii.

Employment Information

JP Izu Media LLC currently has three team members, all working part-time. We do not have full-time employees. The team consists of the two founders (Kenji Morita and Lisa Park) and one contributor (Tom Brennan). All team members work remotely.

We are not currently hiring, but we occasionally work with freelance writers and photographers on a project basis. If you're interested in freelance work, send us a portfolio and a brief introduction.

Compliance and Licensing

JP Izu Media LLC is registered in the State of Hawaii and complies with all applicable federal and state regulations. We do not hold a travel agency license and do not engage in travel agency activities. We are not members of any travel industry associations.

Our content is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of our content without written permission is prohibited. We enforce our intellectual property rights as necessary.

Company Values

JP Izu Media LLC operates on a set of core values that guide our business decisions: honesty in our editorial content, respect for the privacy of our readers, fair treatment of the local businesses we write about, and transparency in our business practices. We believe that long-term trust is more valuable than short-term revenue.

We are committed to sustainable tourism practices. We encourage our readers to respect local communities, support family-run businesses, minimize environmental impact, and travel responsibly. The Izu Peninsula is a fragile ecosystem and a living community, not just a tourist destination.

We believe in the power of independent travel media to help people have better experiences. When travelers have accurate, honest information, they make better decisions, have more meaningful trips, and contribute more positively to the places they visit. That's the impact we want to have. We measure our success not by revenue or traffic numbers, but by the quality of the trips our readers take and the relationships they build with the places they visit.

Service Area and Market

Our primary audience is English-speaking travelers planning trips to the Izu Peninsula, particularly those based in North America, Europe, Australia, and English-speaking Asian countries. Our content is designed to help independent travelers — not tour groups — who want detailed, practical information for self-guided trips.

While our editorial focus is Izu, our readership extends to travelers interested in Japanese regional destinations more broadly. Our coastal drives guide, onsen etiquette information, and seafood guides have been cited by travelers visiting other parts of Japan as well.

Partnerships and Affiliations

JP Izu Media LLC does not have formal partnerships with tourism boards, hotel associations, or travel industry organizations. We maintain informal relationships with local business owners in Izu for research purposes, but these relationships do not involve financial compensation or editorial obligations.

We are not members of any travel media associations or professional organizations at this time. We have received press inquiries from Japanese tourism organizations but have not participated in sponsored press trips or familiarization tours.

Future Plans

We plan to continue expanding our coverage of the Izu Peninsula with additional trails, seasonal guides, and updated accommodation recommendations. We may eventually produce guides for other Japanese regional destinations, but only after we feel our Izu coverage is sufficiently comprehensive.

We are exploring additional revenue streams including expanded digital products, photography licensing, and potentially a small-group guided experience. Any new business activities will be disclosed on this page and will maintain our editorial independence.

Contact

For business inquiries, media requests, or any questions about our company, contact us at:

JP Izu Media LLC
1848 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
USA
Email: aloha@jptenkiizu.com
Phone: +1 (808) 372-8456

Japan operations:
JP Izu Japan Desk
571-1 Futo, Ito-shi
Shizuoka 413-0231
Japan
Phone: +81 (557) 37-2218
Email: izu@jptenkiizu.com