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

YUI

YUI

Co-founder

Visionary

TAKAE TSUZUKI

TAKAE TSUZUKI

Co-founder

Entrepreneur

YUKA KAWANO

YUKA KAWANO

Creative Partner

MUSUBU STUDIO Founder

AKI NAGAI

AKI NAGAI

Designer

Creative Designer

2-4-8 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022, Japan

Supporters

Our Advisory Team

Harrison Houde

Harrison Houde

Harrison Houde

Movie Producer

Yoshihiro Onodera

Yoshihiro Onodera

小野寺 義洋

Event Director of Paris

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.

Join Our Journey