MESSAGE
The most moving moments lie beyond the guidebook.
The moments that move us most, like a casual conversation with a local or the color of a sunset that suddenly catches your eye, are often not found at famous sights or restaurants. That is why we value each guest’s reason for traveling.
“Kan-akane” is a kigo, a seasonal word used in haiku, describing a sunset glowing in the bitter cold of winter. For me, the moment my heart is moved is when I come across a beautiful sunset on a winter day. Everyone is moved by different things, and I want to bring those moments to each traveler. That is where KAN‑AKANE began.
When I studied in Shanghai, local people spoke about their culture with a passion no guidebook could capture. Some things can only be conveyed by the people who live there. This conviction is why I have devoted myself to the travel business.
ABOUT CEO
Himiko Ito/ CEO
Representative Director, KAN‑AKANE CO., LTD.
Born in Tōbetsu, Hokkaido. She majored in Chinese at university and spent a year studying in Shanghai, deepening her understanding of Chinese culture. After working in inbound travel planning and promotion, she founded KAN‑AKANE CO., LTD. in her hometown of Tōbetsu in February 2025. She holds an MBA in Tourism from Kyoto University Graduate School of Management.
- Chinese & English spoken
- Born and raised in Hokkaido
- MBA in Tourism, Kyoto University
