Creative Director/Designer
YONAMY
A brand born out of despair
The Story Behind SAMURAI SCARS
Born from countless hardships—failures in business ventures, betrayals, the tragic loss of comrades— and overwhelmed by despair, I made a defining choice: to live a life without regrets.
It was the unwavering spirit of Samurai culture and Bushidō, which I had admired since childhood, that gave me strength.
To share this perspective with the world, I created SAMURAI SCARS.
SAMURAI SCARS is more than just a brand—it is a philosophy for those in modern society who choose to embrace their past scars, transforming them into symbols of strength and pride.
Inspired by the Japanese samurai, who walked the fine line between life and death every day, we hope to help people discover the true meaning of ‘determination’ and ‘giving your best effort.’
Life presents moments where surrender is not an option.
Through our brand, we hope to empower you with the courage to face any challenge that comes your way.
"Born and raised in Okinawa, Japan. Descendant of the former Ryukyu Kingdom citizens who were annexed by Japan at the end of the 19th century. Educated as a Japanese, yet grew up in an environment lacking Japanese culture, nurturing an interest and admiration for Japanese history from an early age through television and textbooks. Tormented by the disparity between Ryukyu and Japanese identities