Company
Philosophy
Transforming the Essence of Japan into Enduring Value
We believe Japanese culture is more than a tradition to preserve.
Its aesthetic wisdom and spiritual depth have the power to inspire people, elevate brands, and give places a lasting sense of identity.
At MAISON DE KAKIZAKI, we reinterpret the essence of Japan through a contemporary lens, transforming it into exceptional experiences, distinctive brands, inspiring places, and enduring value.
What We Believe
Authenticity
We honor the essence of Japanese culture, valuing the aesthetics and spirituality cultivated over generations rather than following passing trends.
Quiet Luxury
We believe true luxury is found not in excess, but in stillness, refinement, and meaningful detail.
Future Through Culture
Culture should not only be preserved—it should continue to evolve and create value for generations to come.
Collaboration
We create enduring cultural value through partnerships with visionary brands, hotels, organizations, and creatives.
Our Approach
We do more than curate cultural experiences.
We shape brand identities, enrich hospitality, and create meaningful value through the lens of Japanese culture.
From bespoke cultural experiences to cultural direction for luxury brands and hotels, and strategic consulting for organizations, our work transforms Japan's cultural heritage into timeless relevance for a global audience.
A Living Legacy
At Maison de Kakizaki, we believe Japanese culture is not something to be admired only from the past.
It is a living legacy that continues to evolve through the people who dedicate their lives to preserving it.
Whether through cultural experiences, brand direction, hospitality, or consulting, our mission is to help sustain Japan's traditional arts, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage while creating new value for future generations.
True luxury is not only to experience culture, but to help preserve it for generations to come.
About the logo
The Maison de Kakizaki logo features the "Gosan Kiri" (five-three paulownia) crest, a traditional Japanese family crest.
The history and aesthetic sense that have been passed down through generations of ancestors,
And with gratitude for the connections that have led us to where we are today,
This crest is displayed as a symbol.
The signature colors include a warm off-white reminiscent of Japanese shoji screens and earthen walls, and the blue of the Ritz Paris, which deeply influenced the company's representative during his time studying abroad.
The negative space and soft light that breathe life into Japanese culture,
The quiet elegance that permeates the Ritz Paris.
By combining those two aesthetic sensibilities,
This expresses the worldview of Maison de Kakizaki.
Tradition and refinement, East and West
That harmony expresses the worldview of Maison de Kakizaki.
We exist to nurture the people, places, and stories that carry Japanese culture into the future.
Beyond cultural experiences, we help cultivate a living legacy for generations to come.
This is the luxury we believe in.
This is Maison de Kakizaki.
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Maison de Kakizaki G.K.
ADDRESS
Cultural Base: Enkaku-ji Temple
178 Yanagifuro-cho Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, JAPAN
ESTABLISHED
September 2022
REPRESENTATIVE
Junko Sophie Kakizaki
Activities
Lectures, Consulting, Creative and Artistic Direction, Writing
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