About Daikanyama Gallery of NFTs

What is Daikanyama?

Meguro-river, famous for its cherry blossoms, is located down Daikanyama.

"Daikanyama," a vibrant district in Shibuya, Tokyo, serves as the cradle of our creative endeavors.
For many years, we have been deeply engaged in the web industry and design business, fostering connections with a diverse array of traditional artists—ranging from fine art painters, sculptors, and woodblock printmakers to manga artists and digital creators. These individuals are not mere amateurs but true professionals, yet they have consistently faced the challenge of geographical constraints and limitations. Now, thanks to blockchain technology, I am delighted to witness their works transcend oceans, mountains, and even reach the moon.
I, too, am among those who yearn to live in a "decentralized" world—one unbound by borders, nationalities, or visa restrictions. This aspiration is a key reason why I find myself so captivated by the transformative potential of NFTs and blockchain technology.

Who am I?

GM, It's Yoshi. Now I am going to introduce myself.

In my twenties, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey in Japan, founding a variety of businesses, including telephone line and mobile distribution agencies, restaurants, and web services tailored for stock traders. Despite encountering numerous setbacks, I achieved several successful exits and retired in my thirties.

At the time, I lived in Daikanyama, a vibrant district in Tokyo. Just a short walk from my home was the "Tomio Koyama Gallery," which I frequented with enthusiasm. Although I lacked the means to purchase artwork, I cherished the conversations I shared with the curator—a truly enriching experience. The gallery was a treasure trove, filled with pieces by artists who have since risen to global prominence, some even metaphorically reaching the moon.

During the same period, Muneaki Masuda, a visionary entrepreneur, opened a grand bookstore known as "Daikanyama Tsutaya" (Daikanyama T-SITE). This space became a gathering place for individuals with a keen sensitivity to trends and culture, brimming with dreams and self-assurance. I was captivated by its exhilarating atmosphere and quickly grew fond of it. Masuda, I believe, sought to create a salon-like environment where cultures and people could intersect, sparking inspiration and fostering creativity. However, such a vision is difficult to realize within a corporate structure driven solely by profit. As a publicly listed company, the need to heed shareholders’ demands often hinders such dreams. Ultimately, Masuda chose the path of a management buyout (MBO) to delist the company—a decision that deeply resonated with me. Drawn by the positive energy of the place, I found myself visiting almost daily. Fortunately, the bookstore remained open until 2 a.m., allowing me to spend countless hours immersed in its ambiance. (The fact that I was a shareholder in this company at the time is a story for another day.)

It was around this time that I began to view the relentless pursuit of profits and numbers as rather uninspiring. Instead, I came to value the "elegance of the process," the "beauty of empty space," the "precision of timing," "style," and the "narrative continuity" of experiences.

This shift in perspective is vividly reflected in my near-obsessive hobby of fly fishing. Catching a large number of fish or landing a particularly big one is not enough to satisfy me. Neither quantity nor size matters. What I seek are the elements I’ve come to cherish: the artistry of the process, the timing, and the story woven into the experience.

This philosophy has profoundly shaped my taste in NFT art as well. In the realm of NFTs, I am drawn not to mere price or popularity, but to the stories and processes behind the works—elements that resonate with my newfound values.

I have since relocated from Japan to the United States, with plans to establish bases in Europe and Oceania in the near future. The reason is simple: these regions are home to trout, which fuel my passion for fly fishing. As I’ve mentioned, I am deeply committed to living in a "decentralized" world, one unbound by borders, nationalities, or visa restrictions. This vision is a significant reason for my fascination with NFTs, which offer a new world that transcends physical constraints.

I’ve always struggled with socializing and fitting into conventional society, preferring to retreat into beautiful places and spaces—both physical and digital, such as the realm of Web3. While I am not what one might call "super-rich," I firmly believe that with my "talent for immersing myself in what I love" and the opportunities within the NFT space, achieving this lifestyle is within reach.

Fortunately, we live in an era where we are free to shape our own paths. Within this realm of possibilities, I am determined to continue pursuing a life that reflects my unique style and narrative.

What we do

I’m an NFT art collector, as well as a proud owner of a Grifter and a member of The Doomed DAO.

And Daikanyama Gallery offers original NFT works created by various professional artists. They are unique digital collections that exist on the Ethereum blockchain. All artworks we collaborate with are one-of-a-kind. Nao Yoshihara, Dandy Bikeman, ayaka nakamura, Moji Diske, and Sakura Mori are exclusive artists who belong to our gallery. - I really don't like the expression "belong". That's why I use the word "guild". -

From the perspective of collector protection, we hate diluting the value of our artworks and act as follows: