Professionals
michio nishihara
8th-generation Owner
Studied at university to gain a broader perspective on the barbering profession, and obtained a barber’s license through a correspondence program while in school.
Has been working at “Azabu I.B.KAN” since November 2012.
■ Special Skills
Polite and attentive customer service
Hair coloring
■ Personality
Determined and single-minded
kenichi komatsu
Hometown: Katsushika, Tokyo
Years of Service: 21 years as of 2024 (the longest in the salon’s history)
Achievements: Award-winning participant in the Minato Ward Barber Competition
Hobbies: Disney, baseball, and soccer
Strengths: Fast, efficient work with a growing number of repeat clients
Career: Has been working at “Azabu I.B.KAN” since April 2003
Special Skill: Providing service with a strong, clear voice
Personality: A late bloomer with steady growth
yuji tamashiro
Hometown: Hachioji, Tokyo
Career: Joined the salon in December 2013
Specialty: Skilled in short hairstyles
■ Special Skill
Massage
■ Personality
Hard-working and dedicated
■ Highlights
Known for exceptional massage techniques, highly praised by many clients.
Please feel free to experience it for yourself.
hiromi seshimo
Hometown: Higashimatsuyama, Saitama
Career: Joined the salon in April 2019
■ Characteristics
Serious and dedicated in everything he does
Continues to improve his barbering skills daily, with a growing number of repeat clients
■ Special Skill
Remembering clients’ names
■ Personality
Friendly and approachable