TOKYO, Japan — One Step Beyond Inc. (CEO: Hirotaka Mizutani), a Tokyo-based management consulting firm specializing in cross-border business facilitation, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr. Hirotaka Mizutani, has been officially appointed as a recognized Facilitator/Promoter for Sri Lanka Expo 2026 in Japan by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), a government agency of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 18 to 21, 2026, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
About the Appointment
The appointment was formally conveyed through an official letter signed by Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, dated February 6, 2026. Under this appointment, Mr. Mizutani has been granted official permission to canvass professional buyers and potential investors in Japan for Sri Lanka Expo 2026. All promotional activities will be conducted under the guidance of His Excellency the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Japan.
This recognition reflects One Step Beyond’s longstanding commitment to fostering business ties between Japan and Sri Lanka, as well as Mr. Mizutani’s extensive track record in facilitating cross-border partnerships spanning 76 countries.
About Sri Lanka Expo 2026
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 is a premier international trade exhibition and business matching event organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board. The expo showcases Sri Lanka’s diverse export industries—including tea, spices, gems and jewelry, apparel, IT/BPO, and tourism—to a global audience of buyers, investors, and business leaders.
Event Details
Event: Sri Lanka Expo 2026
Dates: June 18–21, 2026
Venue: Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, Sri Lanka
Organizer: Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)
Comment from CEO Hirotaka Mizutani
“I am deeply honored to receive this official appointment from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board. Sri Lanka holds tremendous geopolitical and economic potential, and I believe it represents a compelling new business frontier for Japanese companies. Leveraging our global network spanning 76 countries, One Step Beyond is committed to strengthening economic ties between Japan and Sri Lanka. We welcome inquiries from Japanese businesses interested in participating in Sri Lanka Expo 2026.”
About One Step Beyond Co., Ltd.
One Step Beyond Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based management consulting firm specializing in cross-border business facilitation and Japan market entry support. Led by certified Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant Hirotaka Mizutani, the company operates a business network spanning 76 countries and has facilitated over 100 subsidy adoptions totaling more than ¥1.4 billion, particularly in environmental and sustainability projects. The firm champions “Right-Sized Globalization” (身の丈グローバル), helping SMEs pursue international opportunities at scales appropriate to their resources.
Media Contact
One Step Beyond Co., Ltd.
Contact: Hirotaka Mizutani, Founder & CEO
Website: https://onestepbeyond.co.jp/
Email: info@onestepbeyond.co.jp