Kazuo Wakamiya Email and Phone Number

Kazuo Wakamiya (Representative of Metaverse Creators, CEO of uni’que, Art-Thinking Curator, Visiting Professor at Fukuoka Women's University, First-Class Architect)I began my career as an architect. Later became an art researcher at the University of Tokyo.In 2006, sensing the potential of mobile internet, I transitioned into the IT industry. Launched several new businesses at NTT Docomo and DeNA.In 2017, I founded uni'que as a startup focusing on women-centric ventures. Toyo Keizai's "Amazing Venture 100" and selected for the Bandai Namco Accelerator, and won the Innovation Award at Work Story Award 2018. In April 2023, established Metaverse Creators, a production company aiming to expand globally from Japan. Besides being an external brain for numerous companies including Shiseido, I also serves as a key opinion leader for Nikkei COMEMO and is a LinkedIn Influencer. My activities span beyond business, encompassing art, education, and other areas. Published "How to Art Thinking" in 2019 and, as a leading figure in art thinking, promotes art in society through lectures and workshops. I am frequently interviewed on matters related to diversity and community. Also a visiting professor at Fukuoka Women's University and a guest associate professor at Nagano Prefectural University.