International Women’s Day is just around the corner, and we chatted with the founder, Ayumi Chikamoto! She was able to give some insight into her career, her thoughts on Japanese food and culture, and TokyoTreat itself!
Ayumi originally founded TokyoTreat in 2015 after her friends from overseas requested care packages full of unique Japanese snacks. Noticing people’s growing interest in Japanese food and culture, she made it her mission “to connect people who want to enjoy a little piece of Japan with cool and crazy snacks that…truly represent modern Japan.”
The TokyoTreat subscription box service features limited-edition snacks that change with the seasons, and especially holidays! These snacks range from chocolate to gummies, and even ramen! Thanks to this approach, people worldwide have been able to enjoy Japanese snacks!
I’d tell them to decide what career they want to pursue first, then develop the necessary skills and experience to achieve that goal. That’s the most straightforward way to become a leader who plays an active role in society.
I have a senior female entrepreneur who I respect. I want to be just like her because she’s positively taking an active role in building a fantastic career.
When I was 25 years old, I was a typical office worker, dreaming of starting my own business someday, but I mainly worked to care for myself. So, I started learning more about the structure of company management, from managers to employees. With that in mind, I would tell my 25-year-old self to approach her work while thinking about what’s expected of her.
I like manga (Japanese comic books) the most! I’ve read them since childhood and still read them today, even as an adult. More specifically, I read e-comics on my days off as a way to relax!
Most people overseas think Japanese fast food is only sushi and nothing else. But in reality, there’s a wide variety of fast food to enjoy, with ramen, rice bowls, curry, and fried chicken being the most popular. My hope is that the international community experiences all kinds of Japanese food!
Because I believe that Japanese product trends will continue to change over time, I would like to offer exciting products and make sure they’re quickly delivered to people worldwide.
Halloween is my favorite box theme because Japanese snacks are at their most popular; local manufacturers are developing delicious products with cute packages and seasonal themes! I love planning for this event because it’s so much fun!
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