Founder of Japan Alley

Born in Japan🗾

I'm Shoji Itoga.
During my childhood, I performed kagura and was exposed to traditional performing arts.
Once I started elementary school, I often played games on my 3DS and similar devices.
After graduating high school, I entered a vocational school and decided to try installing HelloTalk.
Although I had absolutely no connection with people overseas before, I began interacting with various people from abroad and developed an interest in the world.

 

Homestay in France🥐

By chance, I became friends with a French person and ended up staying at their home as a homestay guest.

I saw firsthand how many people in France love Japanese products, and how numerous the Japanese cafes and shops selling Japanese goods are. 
I also visited the Musée d'Orsay.

 

Sending gifts overseas🎁

When I sent Japanese snacks, goods, and traditional crafts to friends living overseas, they were always very pleased.

 

Japanese products to the world✈️

That's why I started Japan Alley to sell Japanese products worldwide.
By the way, this is the first traditional craft item I sold.

 

Currently📰

We sell Japanese products worldwide, primarily in the United States.
We hope that through the Japanese products we offer, conversations will blossom with partners, family, and friends, bringing happiness to our customers.