IFJ Tradings

about us

Pioneering Sources of Diversity for Good Living

Part 1: Giving Voice to the Makers (An IFJ Tradings Movie)

Behind every handcrafted piece lies the dedication of its makers. In this film, IFJ Tradings invites you into the workshops and minds of our Japanese artisans and manufacturers, including DAIYO, KAMAWANU, and SUSUMUYA. Through their words, you will gain insight into our philosophy, our mission, and the passion that drives us. This is a rare glimpse into the supply side—often unseen by retailers and those who appreciate and bring these handcrafted pieces into their lives. Discover how IFJ Tradings bridges tradition with global appreciation.

Part 2: The Global Perspective (An IFJ Tradings Movie)

What does IFJ Tradings mean to our international partners? In this film, we visit select galleries and stores overseas to hear firsthand how they discovered IFJ and why they chose to collaborate with us. Through these interviews, we showcase the value we bring to both artisans and retailers, revealing the partnerships that sustain and grow the ecosystem of Japanese craftsmanship. For current and future collaborators alike, this is a chance to understand what it means to work with IFJ—both in philosophy and in practice.

company

name

FOUR DESIGN, LLC

address

1-8-22 Nakacho, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Postal code: 153-0065

e-mail

hello@fourdesign.co.jp

URL

www.ifj-tradings.jp

founder

MATSUO Takuya

Born in 1970 in Tokyo. Graduated from University of San Francisco in California, USA with B.S. and joined a Japanese medical equipment manufacturer called TERUMO CORPORATION in 1994. After pursuing career as an IT consultant in Japanese info-communication giant - NTT Group between 1999 and 2008, decided to follow the path of entrepreneurship. After two years of preparation, went independent and founded FOUR DESIGN, LLC in 2010. Currently, active as an international distributor for products of medium-scale production to bridge the home country and the rest of the world.

the IFJ team

NODA Akiko

Because we live in an era where we are surrounded by things, we can select and choose the product that best suits us. When you meet a product that is comfortable and meets your lifestyle, the experience of using that product in your everyday life makes one even happier. Through my work of selling Japanese handicrafts in FOUR DESIGN, LLC, I’ve learned that, the person who fabricates, the one who buys and the one who uses our products may be scattered in many places around the world, but still be all somehow connected by sharing the same feeling. From a far corner in Japan, I wish that all our products in FOUR DESIGN, LLC make the people who use them feel joyful and happier.

YOSHIDA Naoto

I met Taku in February of 2011 and then joined FOUR DESIGN, LLC since April of that same year. Presently, I am in charge of buying. My work is complex as I plan promotions with Taku, coordinate with YAMANASHI office for logistics matters, discuss with Akiko to fulfill client’s inquiries and request as well as being a good listener to Taku, as he likes to exchange views about many matters. I adore milk tea. I also like Guatemala’s coffee as it has a nice sour taste. I also like digital gadgets and I enjoy music with anomaly rhythms.