Japanese Zen Garden
About SOWAKA

内なる贅沢

Discover Japanese Inner Luxury

SOWAKA is a cultural bridge that introduces Japanese philosophy, artisanship, and aesthetic consciousness to a global luxury audience. We believe that true luxury lies not in what you own, but in how you experience life.

Our Philosophy

Four Pillars of SOWAKA

Kokoro

The heart and spirit that guides authentic connection

Sei

Stillness that reveals the beauty in simplicity

Wa

Harmony between tradition and innovation

Bi

Beauty found in the imperfection of nature

Our Story

Founded with a vision to bridge East and West, SOWAKA emerged from a deep appreciation for Japanese cultural wisdom and its relevance in today's world. We recognized that in an era of material excess, people were seeking something more meaningful—a path to inner richness.

Our journey began with a simple question: How can we share the profound beauty of Japanese philosophy without exoticizing it? The answer became our mission: to serve as cultural translators, not exporters, creating authentic experiences that honor tradition while embracing modernity.

We don't just sell products; we curate experiences that awaken the soul.

Members

The SOWAKA Team

Sakura Yamamoto

Sakura Yamamoto

山本 桜

Founder & CEO

Yuki Sato

Yuki Sato

佐藤 雪

Head of Artisan Relations

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka

田中 愛子

Creative Director

Marie Dubois

Marie Dubois

マリー・デュボア

International Relations

Haruka Nakamura

Haruka Nakamura

中村 春香

Digital Experience Lead

Keiko Suzuki

Keiko Suzuki

鈴木 恵子

Master Craftsman Advisor

2-4-8 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Supporters

Our Advisory Team

Hiroshi Tanaka

Hiroshi Tanaka

田中 浩

Cultural Advisor

Ken Nakamura

Ken Nakamura

中村 健

Technical Advisor

Taro Suzuki

Taro Suzuki

鈴木 太郎

Business Strategy

Masahiro Yamada

Masahiro Yamada

山田 正弘

Financial Advisor

Takeshi Ito

Takeshi Ito

伊藤 武

Legal Counsel

Ryota Kimura

Ryota Kimura

木村 涼太

Marketing Advisor

Our Vision

We envision a world where Japanese aesthetic consciousness becomes a guiding principle for mindful living, where every individual can access the transformative power of cultural wisdom, and where luxury is redefined as the art of being present.

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