🎯 Mission
Bringing Japanese aesthetics and cultural stories into everyday life around the world
💫 Core Values
- Delivering authentic information and perspectives as a Japanese living in Japan
- Exploring and sharing the deeper stories and cultural context behind art and traditions
- Striving to balance beauty and functionality, offering designs that integrate naturally into daily life
- Embracing uniquely Japanese concepts like "ma" (space) and "wabi-sabi" (the beauty of imperfection) to inspire calm discovery and appreciation
- Upholding accuracy, sincerity, and respect in all communication and creations
🏢 Business Overview
Basic Information
🎨Business Activities
- Planning, production, and sales of goods inspired by traditional Japanese art, especially ukiyo-e
- Operating a cultural blog introducing the stories and background behind Japanese art and lifestyle: https://www.realjapanartworks.com 🔗
⚖️ Transparency & Compliance
Real Japan Artworks prioritizes transparency and legal compliance in all business operations. We are committed to protecting personal information, respecting intellectual property rights, and building trust with our customers.
🛡️Privacy Protection
We carefully manage your personal information and never share it with third parties without consent, except for trusted external partners involved in product sales, shipping, and payment processes, or when required by law.
©️Intellectual Property
We only offer products based on ukiyo-e artworks that are in the public domain, ensuring proper rights clearance for everything we create.
👤 About the Creator
Kazuhiro "Red" Hayashi
- Born in 1980
- Hobbies: Photography (Sony α), Motorcycle Touring (YAMAHA TRACER9 GT+), Cooking, Playing Piano
- Loves: Wagyu sukiyaki, takoyaki, red wine, cats, The Beatles, Hololive
- ひとこと: 素敵なお嫁さんが欲しい😢
🌸Specialization
- Ukiyo-e art, focusing on Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige
- Japanese cuisine and food culture
- Japanese subculture: Anime, manga, otaku culture, Vtubers
- Web application development and IT engineering
- AI engineering
- Sound production and music
- Business consulting
💬 A Message from the Creator
Hi, I'm Kazuhiro, but you can call me "Red" — the creator behind Real Japan Artworks.
I was born and raised in Japan, and I still live here today.
This project exists because I believe there's so much about Japan — its art, food, daily life, and quiet beauty — that often goes unnoticed or misunderstood abroad.
I've always felt that much of what gets shared about Japan overseas feels filtered or simplified.
Sushi and ramen? Sure, they're delicious. But they're only a small glimpse of Japanese food culture.
The Great Wave? Iconic, of course. But it's just one ripple on the vast ocean of Japanese art.
There's so much more — subtle, imperfect, and unexpectedly beautiful — hidden beneath the surface.
And honestly, as a Japanese person living within this culture, it pains me to see how easily the depth and nuance get lost in translation.
Through Real Japan Artworks, I want to share those overlooked stories. The quiet moments. The fleeting beauty. The things we Japanese see, feel, and sometimes take for granted.
From the philosophy of wabi-sabi, to the elegance of handcrafted objects, to the flavors passed down through generations — I hope to bring these experiences into your daily life.
At the same time, I create original products inspired by traditional Japanese art, especially ukiyo-e woodblock prints, so you can carry a piece of Japan wherever you are.
This isn't just about writing or selling. It's about offering you a way to live with art — to let a small ripple of Japan enrich your everyday world.
Everything here reflects my life, my perspective, and my love for Japanese culture — unfiltered and true.
I don't want to show you a tourist's version of Japan. I want to show you what we see. What we love. What we live.
Thank you for being here. Let's discover the real Japan, together.
🤝 Connect & Discover
We deeply value connections with everyone who appreciates Japanese culture and ukiyo-e art — from art enthusiasts and collectors to travelers, food lovers, and fans of Japanese subculture.
If you have ideas for blog topics, collaboration requests, custom product inquiries, or simply want to share your love for Japan, feel free to contact us anytime.
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Blog
Stories and history behind Japanese art and culture
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Collection
Carefully selected authentic ukiyo-e inspired art prints and accessories
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Shop 🔗
Purchase our original works and explore detailed product information
"The next time the dawn paints the sky pink, or a salty breeze brushes your cheek, you might remember the little Fuji hidden beneath the waves. In that moment, the wave will rise again — quiet, convincing, never complete — sketching a new landscape within you."
Let that moment stay with you, quietly shaping new landscapes within you. — Red
📞 Contact Information
For inquiries, feedback, or legal matters, please contact us via:
Contact Methods
- Etsy message system
- Website contact form (below)
Response Information
- Business hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (JST)
- Typical response time: Within 2-3 business days