Shinichi Takahashi
President of Hikari Japan
Hikari
As the world's leader in scissor design, Hikari is devoted to making the finest collection of haircutting instruments. This devotion stems from a dream of Hikari founder, Fukataro Takahashi. Mr. Takahashi, born and raised in Japan, was a nationally acclaimed, champion hairdresser.
Today in Japan, the tradition is carried on by his grandson, Shinichi Takahashi (also a champion hairdresser). Since he was a young boy, he was trained by his father (Kazuyoshi Takahashi) and his grandfather (Fukataro Takahashi) in the art of handmaking scissors. Shinichi, with his staff of expert craftsmen, produce by hand all of the Hikari scissors in the world. His passion for the beauty industry and demand for perfection continues to drive him to pursue his grandfather's dream of creating the ultimate haircutting tools.