Japan-Born. Hawaii-Bred. Portland-Grown. Global-creative.

Since childhood, art and design was a part of Isamu’s unique and multi-cultural upbringing. From placing 1st in a local grocery store art contest in Hawaii in 1996 to placing 1st in a global footwear design contest in 2019 and having his design commercially produced in 2022. Isamu continues to strive to express himself creatively and contribute to those around him via considered and beautifully executed solutions. He is currently living and loving Hawaii with his Wife and their pug dog Odin.