About

Background

Sonagraf was founded in Japan in 2022 as 株式会社SonaGraf by award-winning CG artist Jaakko Saari. Since its establishment, the company has collaborated with leading brands across Japan, Europe, and Finland, expanding its expertise beyond visual content production into localization, cross-cultural communication, and international business support.

Sonagraf Oy represents and warrants that it is a privately held Finnish company incorporated in May 2026. As of the date of this Agreement, no foreign natural persons or foreign legal entities hold any ownership interest or equity in the company.

Our portfolio includes projects delivered for globally recognized brands such as Lexus, Canon, and Nikon, as well as immersive XR experiences, real-time graphics training programs, and broadcast-quality visual solutions for clients in Japan and international markets.

In addition to creative and technical services, Sonagraf supports Japanese companies seeking opportunities in Finland and Europe by facilitating cross-cultural business development and connecting them with innovative technology partners, research organizations, and industry stakeholders.

Core Expertise

Sonagraf specializes in immersive storytelling, cinematic content creation, and XR production, delivering end-to-end experiences that combine compelling visual narratives with cutting-edge real-time technology.

We create fully realized virtual environments enhanced by high-fidelity multichannel audio and spatial sound design, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience across all platforms.

At the heart of our production pipeline is Unreal Engine. Our team regularly collaborates with Virtual Production facilities as trusted advisors, technical specialists, and content creators, supporting studios with real-time workflows, pipeline optimization, and on-set technical problem-solving.

In addition to production services, Sonagraf provides professional training and consulting programs focused on in-camera VFX, photorealistic real-time graphics, and practical Unreal Engine workflows. These programs are designed to help broadcast, film, and production teams efficiently adopt modern real-time technologies and virtual production methodologies.

Beyond creative and technical services, Sonagraf acts as a bridge between Finland and Japan, supporting international collaboration through technical visits, industry delegation programs, and strategic introductions. We facilitate meetings between Japanese organizations and leading Finnish and European technology companies, research institutions, startups, and innovation ecosystems, helping clients identify partnership opportunities, evaluate emerging technologies, and build meaningful cross-border business relationships.

By combining world-class visual production expertise with deep understanding of both Japanese and Nordic business cultures, Sonagraf enables clients to navigate complex international projects and establish lasting connections across the Finland–Japan innovation landscape.

Mission

To craft human stories that resonate.

To help our customers to realize their vision for virtual worlds that exceed their expectations.

To aid cross cultural communication between Finland and Japan.

Values

We believe in honesty, respect and justice.

We believe in equal opportunities regardless of one’s culture or background.

We stay ahead by exploring new technologies and integrating them into our creative process. When a project demands extra effort, we lean in—not back—so our clients receive results that surpass expectations.

Environment

We have a scientific world view. We recognize the ever growing importance of preservation of our environment as well as the massive impact climate change is causing.

We strive to minimize the carbon footprint caused by our operation by utilizing solar powered render farms and servers, but also by minimizing unnecessary paper consumption, opting for digital signing of documents.