Craftsmenship
Quality
''Uzuki is not driven by trends or convenience, it is dedicated to offer the best of japan.
We belive that there is so much that peolple don not know about japan.
This is why we build relationships with our producers so that we can deliver the products the way they were intendet.''
Pure and perfect
KANAKO CO-FOUNDER
Born in Japan, into a family that loves luxury and travelling, I had the opportunity from a young age to visit and experience some of the best Japanese locations and dishes. That was the start of my journey discovering the best that Japan has to offer. I graduated from one of the country's leading private universities before beginning my career at a prestigious IT company. Later on in I worked for some of the best global companies such as Mediumistic Group and Daimler, managing markets across several countries. During those years I developed a deep appreciation for quality, reliability and the skills required to make products for such recognisable brands. My years abroad, especially the time I lived as an expatriate in Dubai, really opened my eyes to the richness of cultural diversity. Surrounded by people from all over the world, I gained a new perspective on my own country. Dubai was also the place I meet my husband. After spending six fulfilling years together in Tokyo, during which we travelled all over Japan looking for and experiencing the best Japanese delicacies, we made the bold decision to relocate to Slovenia.Living away from Japan, made me realize that while the world admires Japanese culture, its true essence the quiet elegance and uncompromising quality is often lost. Finding authentic, meticulously crafted Japanese products abroad proved to be a constant challenge. Motivated by a desire to share the Japan I know and love, not the simplified version often seen overseas, but the authentic, deeply crafted one. This is how Uzuki was born.
TINE CO-FOUNDER
Born on the coast of Slovenia, I grew up in a family of business professionals, where at an early age I was thought the values of hard work, discipline, and integrity. My forming years took me around the world. I heaved worked in the US and Australia. Obtained my bachelor studying in Sweden and Slovenia and finally earning my two MBA degrees in Switzerland. This years spent abroad widen my horizon of the world and thought me the value of understanding and learning from different coulters. My career path took me to work within in the luxury hospitality industry. I had the privilege to work and lead teams for some of the world's most respected hotel brands such as The Ritz-Carlton and The Peninsula Hotels. These experiences taught me to recognize true quality, not the superficial kind, but the kind built on precision, consistency, and pride in craftsmanship.During my time in Dubai, I met my wife Kanako. Together we have spent six years in Japan, during which I fell in love with the Japanese culture. I have learned to deeply respect the peoples commitment to excellence and detail. Experiencing Japanese craftsmanship and culture firsthand redefined my understanding of mastery. With this philosophy in mind, we founded UZUKI.