About
ZenStudio is your team on the ground in Osaka. We put the spotlight on local companies, helping them go global, and supporting overseas businesses with media production in Japan.
Cultural diversity
As a team of 7 different nationalities, we believe that diverse perspectives not only promote cross-cultural understanding, but also drive innovation and creativity.
Creativity
We recognize that creativity is the cornerstone of change and growth, and are committed to cultivating an environment where thinking outside of the box is encouraged, nurtured, and celebrated.
Effective communication
ZenStudio aims to deliver impactful branding strategies that transcend language barriers, fostering meaningful connections and driving success in an increasingly interconnected world.
Meet the Team
That’s us, a team of 13 creative minds from around the world, making ideas go global from Osaka.
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Tobi
Head of ZenStudio
🧦🥐🚴
Hello, I like a good story, running in the mountains, watches, vintage clothes and cars.
I speak
German
French
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
German
French
cycling
wears colorful socks
croissant connoisseur
M
Team Leader
Web & Graphic Designer
🐈🐠🧷
I like video games, Photoshop, and anything mint green. I have the cutest munchkin cat in the world. From Alaska but always cold.
I speak
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
American
mint enthusiast
visual kei
photoshop wizard
actual wizard probably
Lucas
Project Manager
Editor, Motion Graphics Specialist, Colorist
🗽🍎💻
There are few things in life I love more than cheese & honey...Moved to Japan from New York, and strong believer that teal is the best color.
#I'mWalkin'Here
I speak
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
American
motion graphics god
king of ping pong
Demi
Project Manager
Web & Graphic Designer
🎨💃🎮
Hanoi → Beppu → Osaka. I enjoy drawing, dancing, and gaming in my free time.
I speak
Vietnamese
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
Vietnamese
has otter wallpapers
loves round & cute stuff
has a deer plushie
Moe
Project Manager
Web & Graphic Designer
🍙🩰🖼
Musical nerd since the age of 3. Shin ramen enthusiast. I have the best time using our creative Slack emojis.
I speak
Japanese
English
#MeInTags
Japanese
added 300 Slack emojis
kpop
Sakura
Project Manager
Content Assistant
🌸🧶💪
Obsessed with knitting and theaters. I've been hooked on going to the gym recently—a jack of all trades, master of none.
I speak
Japanese
English
#MeInTags
Japanese
knitting wizard
workout
opera
Andri
Project Manager
Photographer & Videographer
💗📷💗
I am a camera nerd. Let's make it cinematic.
I speak
Ukrainian
English
Mandarin
Japanese
#MeInTags
Ukranian
Sony
G Master
saturation
bokeh
cinematic
Julian
Social Media Producer & Editor
📹🏃💨
Long long man. Davinci Resolve's #1 fan. I have watched literally every time travel anime that exists, and my dream is to Naruto run across Japan, just like my hero Terry Fox.
I speak
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
Canadian
weeaboo
super tall
Laura
Web & Graphic Designer
🦆🍛🍮
From Finland. I love drawing illustrations and eating Osaka spice curry and pudding.
I speak
Finnish
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
Finnish
spaghetti lover
master of reaction emojis
C
Social Media Specialist
☕✈🎞
Coffee and travel
Been to 36 countries
Film addict
I speak
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
American
Hipster
Adventurous
Breakfast enthusiast
Trevor
Video Editor, Colorist, & Videographer
🤏🥺📹
Very tiny boi. Moved to Japan from Alabama, and much like Lucas, blue is just straight up the best color (any shade or hue)
I speak
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
American
Wannabe G Master
Tiny
Yasuka
Web & Graphic Designer
☕🎶🦖
Music lover. Subculture explorer. Always on the hunt for the perfect coffee shop.
I speak
Japanese
English
Korean
#MeInTags
Japanese
Osaka-jin
caffeine addict
lived in Korea & Canada
Keith
Web Developer
🌏🍻🎮
From the USA to Japan, making connections around the world. I am gamer and lifelong anime fan who believes there is nothing better than have a cold beer with friends at the end of a work week.
I speak
English
Japanese
#MeInTags
American
gamer
beer lover
Star Wars lover
Mexican food & pizza enthusiast
Itaru
Sales
⛰️🏕️🏃➡️
Japanese-Born outdoorsy man from Yokohama. Native standard Japanese speaker learning Kansai dialect.
Need a nature reset in the mountain every couple of weeks (otherwise...).
I speak
Japanese
English
#MeInTags
banana
cycling
naturelover
reading
sake
soccer
workout
Richard
DOP
⚽🎥🎬
From Liverpool (UK) to Osaka, Camera/Lighting geek. Football (Soccer) obsessed and all round Japan nerd.
I speak
English
#MeInTags
BeatlesFan
OasisFan
Evertonian-aka-Toffee
TheNextRogerDeakins
OrJamesCameron
About ZenGroup
ZenStudio is a creative agency born within the ZenGroup ecosystem, which is based in Osaka, and operates various cross-border e-commerce services from Japan. Initially created to support ZenGroup’s diverse businesses with their international expansion, ZenStudio is now expanding to offer its skills to clients worldwide.