MAJO

MAJESTIC APPROACH to JAPAN ORIGIN

MAJO—Majestic Approach to Japan Origin—represents the curation of bespoke journeys into the fundamental soul of Japan. Our team of art and luxury business professionals creates programs that unlock depths of Japan rarely accessible even to Japanese themselves. Through partnerships with exceptional properties, transportation networks, and culinary establishments across the archipelago, we compose experiences precisely attuned to your desires.This is your journey. Yours alone. And only MAJO can bring it to life.

We are curators of travel, guiding you into Japan's innermost depths. MAJO's journeys, defined by exquisite experience design and meticulous attention, are realized through the vision, collaboration, and expertise of the following members:

青井茂

Shigeru Aoi

President & CEO

In an ever-changing era, he has consistently questioned what is truly needed, focusing primarily on real estate while engaging in urban development and the revitalization of regional cities. He participated in the founding of MAJO with the goal of creating a culture that will be passed down to the next generation.

小島レイリ

Reiri Kojima

Director of Content & Program

A professional in the arts and culture sector with an academic background and experience in public diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she is active on the front lines both in Japan and abroad. While engaging in various cultural projects in both the public and private sectors, she serves as the General Manager of the international art fair Tokyo Gendai.

橋本麻里

Mari Hashimoto

Director of Content & Program

Involved in editing, writing, curation, and consulting, primarily in the field of Japanese art. Director of the Office for the Preparation of Kankitsuyama Gallery at Enoura Observatory.

永堀敬太

Keita Nagahori

Director of Content & Program

In 2016, he founded SKYTREK Co., Ltd. and assumed the position of President and CEO. He established a new aerial mobility infrastructure that allows for free travel between Japan's regional areas and cities via aircraft, and also collaborates with MAJO.

石川康晴

Yasuharu Ishikawa

Entrepreneur / Art Producer

President & CEO, Ishikawa Holdings Co., Ltd. / Chairman, Ishikawa Foundation

Ishikawa founded an apparel manufacturing company at the age of 23. In 2011, he began collecting contemporary art, focusing on conceptual art, and established the Ishikawa Foundation in 2014. He is also actively engaged in cultural and economic development of his native Okayama.

神原勝成

Katsushige Kambara

Entrepreneur / Ceramic Artist

President and Executive Officer, Tsuneishi Group Co., Ltd. / Representative Director, Kambara Tsuneishi Cultural Foundation

He serves as the President of the Tsuneishi Group, which originated in the shipping and shipbuilding industries in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Currently, he develops businesses centered on regional revitalization across a wide range of fields, including energy, environment, and resorts. In 2024, he established the Kambara Tsuneishi Cultural Foundation and serves as its Representative Director.

原研哉

Kenya Hara

Designer

President, Nippon Design Center, Inc.

Hara practices diverse design grounded in conceptual vision—from MUJI to Tsutaya Books to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' s JAPAN HOUSE. He recently advocates new tourism visions positioning Japan's cultural landscapes as future resources. Author of numerous works including "Designing Design" and "White."