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About Us

Nippon Hive is a place where young creators who will shape the future of Japan gather together.

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TAKATERU TOKUGAWA — Founder, Father

As the founder and guiding spirit of Nippon Hive, Takateru Tokugawa believes that creativity connects generations.Having raised four gifted children, he now watches with pride as each of them contributes to Japan’s evolving culture.His wisdom, rooted in both history and innovation, continues to inspire his family — and all who create with purpose.

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Photographer Haru Tanaka

YOSHIKUNI TOKUGAWA (Eldest Son) — Photographer

Yoshikuni captures Japan’s hidden tranquility through his lens — from the deer of Miyajima to the cats of ancient shrines. His photography preserves the harmony between people and nature, revealing the unseen poetry of Japan’s everyday life.

Cheat Sheet Creator Aiko Suzuki

TAKAHANA TOKUGAWA (Second Son) — Cheat-Sheet Creator

Takahana transforms complexity into elegant simplicity. As a cheat-sheet creator, he designs visual learning guides that blend technology and design. His multilingual works make knowledge more accessible, merging efficiency with artistic clarity.

Japanese Painter Kenji Yamamoto

HISHO TOKUGAWA (Third Son) — Japanese Painter

Hisho brings the timeless beauty of Japanese painting to life. Through delicate brushwork and natural pigments, he expresses serenity and strength, weaving traditional aesthetics into modern emotion. His art reminds the world that silence can speak more deeply than words.

Tourism Influencer Miyu Sato

REIRAN TOKUGAWA (Eldest Daughter) — Tourism Influencer

Reiran travels across Japan to share its spiritual and cultural heart with the world. From sacred islands to remote mountain villages, her stories connect people beyond borders. Her mission is to show that travel is not about movement — it’s about discovering the soul of a place.

Designer Riku Watanabe

KASUMI TOKUGAWA (Daughter of Reiran) — Pop Designer

Kasumi represents the next generation of Nippon Hive. A young designer inspired by her mother’s travels and her grandfather’s legacy,she fuses traditional motifs with pop aesthetics to create colorful designs full of joy and optimism. Her art proves that creativity can be inherited — and evolve beautifully across generations.