MATCH and Company, led by art director Satoshi Machiguchi, operates as more than just a graphic design studio working across multiple disciplines. The company has also been instrumental in producing and publishing numerous photobooks by emerging Japanese photographers. In its role as both publisher and distributor, Match & Co. places a strong emphasis on supporting artists, as well as on the quality of materials and printing. As a result, its photobooks have gained recognition and are widely collected across Europe and the United States.