Hello, I’m Tokimaru Tanaka.
Contact via contact@tokimarutanaka.com
Projects:
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Letters
– weekly notes on “living with less, creating more” -
Core
– creator strategy, full archives, and full gear list -
Editions
– digital products and books -
Music
– tokimaru records label page
Consulting:
- Minimal Life Consulting (80min / ¥50,000)
- ※ Currently irregular. Priority booking via Letters.
Social Media Accounts:
About
Born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1986. He graduated from Miyazaki Municipal University (Faculty of Humanities), where he studied cultural anthropology. Following overseas fieldwork, he began making photographs and films. After working in corporate roles, he became independent. He now works across writing and film, and has run the membership platform “Core” since 2025. He explores self-directed ways of living and working. His books include Photo Diary, Denpa, and Minimalist Solopreneur, among others.
1986年長崎県生まれ。宮崎公立大学人文学部卒業。文化人類学を学び、海外でのフィールドワークを機に写真と映像の制作を始める。企業勤務を経て独立。現在は文章と映像を軸に発信・制作を行い、2025年より会員制プラットフォーム「Core」を運営。自律的な生き方と働き方を探求している。著書に『写真日記』『電波』『ミニマリスト・ソロプレナー』などがある。
Publications:
- Minimalist Solo-Preneur (2026)
- notes on light and life (2025)
- Denpa (2024)
- Photo Diary (2023)
- Abaraya Bekkan 2017-2021 (2021)
- TTT Sixty Seven (2020)
- Kokubunji Rhapsody (2018)
- and more.
Discography:
- Confluence (2025)
- Garden, MelanchoLy (2007)
Current Gear:
Clothing- HERENESS NU JACKET
- Arcteryx Atom SV Hoody
- HERENESS FLUFFY WOOL SWEAT
- Yamatomichi Merino Hoody
- HERENESS DRY WOOL T-SHIRT
- Hanes Japan Fit
- Yamatomichi 5-Pocket Pants
- TESLA 5 inch shorts
- Montbell Super Merino LW brief
- Montbell Super Merino LW
- Darn Tough RUN 1/4 Ultra Lightweight
- Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew
- Altra × and wander LONE PEAK 9+
- Luna Sandals VENADO 2.0
- RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR Basic Cap NT
- SONY α7SⅢ
- SONY FE 16-35mm F4 G
- Peak Design CUFF
- RODE VideoMic GO 2
- DJI Mic Mini
- Apple MacBook Pro 14
- SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2T
- Anker Power Bank 10000mAh
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro 128G
- Apple AirPods Pro3
- Shure SE215
- Gitzo GK0545T
- BOOX Go7
- Hyperlite Mountain Gear Contour 35
- PDCA gear Polycryo
- EE Revelation 20°F Quilt Custom
- Yamatomichi Mimimalist Pad
- PRIMUS Femto Stove 2 P-116
- EVERNEW Ti 400FD
- EVERNEW mulTiDish
- Lue Dessert fork
- SAWYER mini SP128
- PETZL BINDI
- Oliver Peoples Davitt
- SIX MOON DESIGNS Silver Shadow
- Expert of Japan Mini Bell
- Kinokuniya Original Zip Wallet
- Pelikan Souveran K400 Black
- Manduka PROlite
- Fireking Jadeite D-Handle Mug
- Magniflex Sustainable Wing S
- Suvorna Hairpal H15
- KAI Nail Clipper
- Enzanso Original Tenugui
- Dr.Bee Queen 95
- Jason’s Power Smile
- Oralcare fluorfloss
- Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen
- Davines Authentic Oil
- Gillette
- Mack’s Pillow Soft
This is a complete list of what I own. For the stories and philosophy behind each item, check out “The Gear Philosophy” on Core. / これは私の現在の全持ち物リストです。それぞれのアイテムを選んだ物語や哲学については、Coreの The Gear Philosophy をご覧ください。
Sponsor&Discount Codes:
- manduka (10% off with code LSHRUZOXCR)
- Epidemic Sound
- Rakuten Mobile (you will earn 13,000 point)