[10 New Members] Acceleration of Global Expansion in the Beauty Industry
The Digital Salon Association, operated by Eyeuniverse Inc., is accelerating the global expansion of the beauty industry by welcoming 10 new members to its overseas business division, JASRA. It will promote improving international recognition, building global networks, and supporting international events, aiming for 80,000 members by 2030.
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The Digital Salon Association (location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Association"), operated by Eyeuniverse Inc., is pleased to announce that 10 new members have joined JASRA (Overseas Business Division), a section within the Association.
"We want to share information overseas," "We want to connect with the global beauty industry"—while such voices are growing throughout the industry, many salon owners are caught up in daily operations, unsure where to start with English information dissemination or building overseas networks. To directly address these challenges, the Association has officially launched "JASRA (Overseas Business Division)" to specialize in global expansion.
■ Three Roles of JASRA (Overseas Business Division)
The Overseas Business Division "JASRA" is a specialized section that promotes the global expansion of the beauty industry from both inbound and outbound perspectives.
It actively promotes the building of networks with the overseas beauty industry, not just domestically, and is responsible for expanding the international recognition of Digisalo. While disseminating Japan's beauty x digital knowledge to the world, it also incorporates the latest overseas trends and knowledge into Japan, pioneering the future of the beauty industry from a global perspective.
The 10 dedicated members will undertake the following three missions:
▶ Improve International Recognition
Disseminate information about the Digital Salon Association and its member salons to overseas audiences in English and multiple languages, expanding exposure to inbound customers and overseas media.
▶ Build Global Network
Systematically promote relationship building with overseas beauty industry organizations, influencers, and buyers.
▶ Support International Events and Exchanges
Provide support for participation in overseas beauty expos and exhibitions, and offer international trend research. It already has a track record of events in Thailand and New York, and has conducted Japan-Korea seminars, accumulating activities in global settings.
■ JASRA (Overseas Business Division) Members
Executive Director
NOBU
After working at famous salons in Osaka and Tokyo, he became a producer for ALBUM in 2014, achieving Japan's No. 1 ranking for 7 consecutive years. He also worked on magazine shoots and shows, and opened his first self-produced salon, 'NNN', in December 2021.
Executive Director
KANTARO
LIM Overseas Division Director
Joined LIM in 1995. From 2000, as a general director, he expanded to 5 overseas locations including Singapore, London, and Hong Kong, becoming a pioneer in overseas expansion.
Executive Director
Yoshinori Miyaji
SHACHU Representative, cs made by SHACHU Producer
After becoming independent from a famous salon in Tokyo, he established his private salon 'SHACHU'. He has received the KAMI CHARISMA award for 5 consecutive years, earning high acclaim as one of Japan's leading hairdressers.
Executive Director
Makoto Iwaya
Executive Colourist, NOOS Representative
A "super-specialized" player with 20 years of experience as a color specialist who does not use scissors. Opened [NOOS] in Omotesando in 2022. Active both domestically and internationally through seminars and online academies.
Special Advisor
Hironobu Kitagawa
Executive Officer, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), an independent administrative agency under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ayumi Sakurai
Secretary General
Takumi Hirano
Deputy Secretary General
Hiroki Morita
Council Member
Masaki Ogawara
Council Member
Aripee
Ambassador
■ Future Outlook
The Digital Salon Association has formulated a roadmap aiming for 80,000 members (including individual members, sponsors, and corporations) by 2030. The Overseas Business Division JASRA will play a central role in this.
"No one left behind in the AI era"—that sentiment remains unchanged beyond national borders. The Digital Salon Association will walk alongside each member, aiming for a future where Japanese hairdressers and salons can shine their talents worldwide.
■ Next Event
Digitech Summit in Tokyo
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Speakers: Ryo Kamagata, Representative of AI TOKYO
Wataru Uchida, EyeUniverse
Location: Online
Content: Towards a salon where "the field runs itself" with AI x Digital
🔗 Application Link: https://www.beautygarage.jp/seminar/p/255835
Digisalo Official App
The "Digisalo Official App," specialized in supporting beauty salons, is a DX app for salons developed by Eye Universe Inc. that unifies welfare, education support, and AI communication. It powerfully supports daily salon operations and contributes to stabilizing management and improving operational efficiency. Event details for this seminar and the latest information can be confirmed within the app.
🔗 App Store: https://x.gd/eo6um
Eye Universe x Digital Salon
"We want to share information overseas," "We want to connect with the global beauty industry"—while such voices are growing throughout the industry, many salon owners are caught up in daily operations, unsure where to start with English information dissemination or building overseas networks. To directly address these challenges, the Association has officially launched "JASRA (Overseas Business Division)" to specialize in global expansion.
■ Three Roles of JASRA (Overseas Business Division)
The Overseas Business Division "JASRA" is a specialized section that promotes the global expansion of the beauty industry from both inbound and outbound perspectives.
It actively promotes the building of networks with the overseas beauty industry, not just domestically, and is responsible for expanding the international recognition of Digisalo. While disseminating Japan's beauty x digital knowledge to the world, it also incorporates the latest overseas trends and knowledge into Japan, pioneering the future of the beauty industry from a global perspective.
The 10 dedicated members will undertake the following three missions:
▶ Improve International Recognition
Disseminate information about the Digital Salon Association and its member salons to overseas audiences in English and multiple languages, expanding exposure to inbound customers and overseas media.
▶ Build Global Network
Systematically promote relationship building with overseas beauty industry organizations, influencers, and buyers.
▶ Support International Events and Exchanges
Provide support for participation in overseas beauty expos and exhibitions, and offer international trend research. It already has a track record of events in Thailand and New York, and has conducted Japan-Korea seminars, accumulating activities in global settings.
■ JASRA (Overseas Business Division) Members
Executive Director
NOBU
After working at famous salons in Osaka and Tokyo, he became a producer for ALBUM in 2014, achieving Japan's No. 1 ranking for 7 consecutive years. He also worked on magazine shoots and shows, and opened his first self-produced salon, 'NNN', in December 2021.
Executive Director
KANTARO
LIM Overseas Division Director
Joined LIM in 1995. From 2000, as a general director, he expanded to 5 overseas locations including Singapore, London, and Hong Kong, becoming a pioneer in overseas expansion.
Executive Director
Yoshinori Miyaji
SHACHU Representative, cs made by SHACHU Producer
After becoming independent from a famous salon in Tokyo, he established his private salon 'SHACHU'. He has received the KAMI CHARISMA award for 5 consecutive years, earning high acclaim as one of Japan's leading hairdressers.
Executive Director
Makoto Iwaya
Executive Colourist, NOOS Representative
A "super-specialized" player with 20 years of experience as a color specialist who does not use scissors. Opened [NOOS] in Omotesando in 2022. Active both domestically and internationally through seminars and online academies.
Special Advisor
Hironobu Kitagawa
Executive Officer, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), an independent administrative agency under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ayumi Sakurai
Secretary General
Takumi Hirano
Deputy Secretary General
Hiroki Morita
Council Member
Masaki Ogawara
Council Member
Aripee
Ambassador
■ Future Outlook
The Digital Salon Association has formulated a roadmap aiming for 80,000 members (including individual members, sponsors, and corporations) by 2030. The Overseas Business Division JASRA will play a central role in this.
"No one left behind in the AI era"—that sentiment remains unchanged beyond national borders. The Digital Salon Association will walk alongside each member, aiming for a future where Japanese hairdressers and salons can shine their talents worldwide.
■ Next Event
Digitech Summit in Tokyo
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Speakers: Ryo Kamagata, Representative of AI TOKYO
Wataru Uchida, EyeUniverse
Location: Online
Content: Towards a salon where "the field runs itself" with AI x Digital
🔗 Application Link: https://www.beautygarage.jp/seminar/p/255835
Digisalo Official App
The "Digisalo Official App," specialized in supporting beauty salons, is a DX app for salons developed by Eye Universe Inc. that unifies welfare, education support, and AI communication. It powerfully supports daily salon operations and contributes to stabilizing management and improving operational efficiency. Event details for this seminar and the latest information can be confirmed within the app.
🔗 App Store: https://x.gd/eo6um
Eye Universe x Digital Salon