We are an asset management consultancy serving both private and corporate investors, with over 3,000 advisory clients. Our core focus is on providing consulting services, supported by a network of offices in Japan and abroad, offering clients a selection of more than 100 products and solutions. We hold all necessary permits and business licenses. Additionally, we’ve developed a strong distribution network, supplying a wide range of products to professional financial advisers, life insurance consultants, and real estate companies, reaching over 200,000 households.
| Company Name | Crea Life Partners Inc. |
| Company Address |
3F, Shinjuku Center Bldg., 1-25-1, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-0603 JAPAN |
| TEL | ＋81 03-6279-0812 |
| Year Establised | July 2012 |
| Representative President and CEO | Shotaro Kudo |
| Number of Employees | 90 |
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Licenses and license numbers |
Director-General of Kanto Local Finance Bureau Financial Instruments Intermediary Service Providers No. 789 Antique Coin & Art Dealer License: No. 304361806462 Real estate registration number: Governor of Tokyo (1) No. 106001 Alcoholic beverage sales business license: Fee-Charging Employment Placement Business: |
| Financial Instruments Business Operator | Rakuten Securities, Inc. |
| Life Insurance Company | Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. |
| Non-Life Insurance Company | Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd |
We enter into annual advisory contracts with our clients to deal with market fluctuations, financial analysis and risk analysis. This consultancy service is focused on the regular maintenance of asset allocations. The majority of our clients sign up for these advisory contracts and look to establish long-term relationships with us.
read more>We offer ownership of whisky casks, particularly Scotch, to customers in Japan and other wealthy investors across Asia. In addition, we run our own media, Dear WHISKY, which covers whisky-related topics globally. If you're interested in media partnerships or supplying casks, feel free to get in touch with us.
read more>We operate Dear WHISKY, one of the largest whisky media websites in Japan, providing a wide range of information on whisky from around the world. By attracting significant international interest, it is accessed by people from over 150 countries.
read more>We sell coins from around the world, ranging from ancient to modern, to customers in Japan and other affluent individuals across Asia. We also purchase coins from residents in Japan looking to sell. With trusted partners in Japan, we authenticate and actively source coins, so please feel free to contact us if you're interested in trading.
read more>We operate a dining bar in Nishishinjuku, Tokyo, offering the finest whiskies. With warm hospitality and great staffs, we aim to create a premium and memorable experience for everyone. We also offer our staff opportunities to enhance their skills, ensuring top-notch service for whisky enthusiasts.
read more>Our members have extensive experience working in international environments throughout their careers.
President and Representative Director
Engaged in B2B relationship management at Nippon Life Insurance. Main clients were educational institutions and foreign financial institutions (securities, banks, and investment advisors). Worked with client management departments to establish corporate pension plans ( Defined-Contribution, Defined-Benefit, and Hybrid) and provide investment education to employees. Worked with client sales departments and executives in relationship management of B2B interactions. Established CLP in 2012. CLP mainly serves individual investors as an investment consulting firm that handles a wide range of products that go beyond the barriers of business licenses. Connections with many foreign companies in Europe and Asia, regardless of region.
| 2006 | Joined Nippon Life Insurance Company |
| 2012 | Founded Crea Life Partners, Inc. |
| 2013 | Founded CLP international Ltd. |
Engaged in B2B relationship management at Nippon Life Insurance. Main clients were educational institutions and foreign financial institutions (securities, banks, and investment advisors). Worked with client management departments to establish corporate pension plans ( Defined-Contribution, Defined-Benefit, and Hybrid) and provide investment education to employees. Worked with client sales departments and executives in relationship management of B2B interactions. Established CLP in 2012. CLP mainly serves individual investors as an investment consulting firm that handles a wide range of products that go beyond the barriers of business licenses. Connections with many foreign companies in Europe and Asia, regardless of region.
| 2006 | Joined Nippon Life Insurance Company |
| 2012 | Founded Crea Life Partners, Inc. |
| 2013 | Founded CLP international Ltd. |
General Manager, Group Strategy Office
From 1990, served as Chief Dealer of US Dollar Interest Rate Derivatives at the Bank of Tokyo, New
York for about 8 years.
After returning to Japan, Toshiki engaged in the development of new interest rate and foreign
exchange products and new types of derivatives (commodities, weather, etc.).
Participated as a key member in various projects at all levels of the bank, including the
transition of the investment banking division to a global structure, the integration of
affiliated securities companies, and the transition to accounting standards (SEC standards and
IFRS).
| 1982 | Joined Bank of Tokyo (now Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ) |
| 2011 | Mitsubishi UFJ Factor engaged in factoring business |
| 2018 | SBI Securities, engaged in preparation for establishing overseas offices |
| 2020 | Joined Crea Life Partners |
From 1990, served as Chief Dealer of US Dollar Interest Rate Derivatives at the Bank
of Tokyo, New
York for about 8 years.
After returning to Japan, Toshiki engaged in the development of new interest rate and
foreign
exchange products and new types of derivatives (commodities, weather, etc.).
Participated as a key member in various projects at all levels of the bank,
including the
transition of the investment banking division to a global structure, the integration
of
affiliated securities companies, and the transition to accounting standards (SEC
standards and
IFRS).
| 1982 | Joined Bank of Tokyo (now Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ) |
| 2011 | Mitsubishi UFJ Factor engaged in factoring business |
| 2018 | SBI Securities, engaged in preparation for establishing overseas offices |
| 2020 | Joined Crea Life Partners |
Advisor, Overseas Investment Business
Engaged in research on investment products for hedge funds and high net worth individuals, and consulting on the expansion of foreign financial institutions into Japan. In addition, mainly advises corporate owners and high-net-worth individuals on asset management. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, successfully responded to various market changes, including the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and gained the support of many clients.
| 2006 | Joined AMI Inc., Investment advisory business: Director-General of Kanto Local Finance Bureau Financial Instruments (Kinsho) No. 2609 |
| 2011 | Appointed Representative Director of AMI Inc. |
| 2018 | Joined Crea Life Partners, Inc. |
Crea Life Partners interpreter and translator for the Whisky Cask Ownership Business
| 2006 | Joined AMI Inc., Investment advisory business : Director-General of Kanto Local Finance Bureau Financial Instruments (Kinsho) No. 2609 |
| 2011 | Appointed Representative Director of AMI Inc. |
| 2018 | Joined Crea Life Partners, Inc. |
Interpreter/Translator
Crea Life Partners Interpreter and translator for the Whisky Cask Ownership Business
| 2009 | Joined Lintec Corporation |
| 2017 | Obtained MBA from Bond University Graduate School |
| 2019 | Joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. |
| 2023 | Joined Crea Life Partners, Inc. |
Crea Life Partners interpreter and translator for the Whisky Cask Investment Business
| 2009 | Joined Lintec Corporation |
| 2017 | Obtained MBA from Bond University Graduate School |
| 2019 | Joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. |
| 2023 | Joined Crea Life Partners, Inc. |
External Relations for Whisky Business, Scotland Office
Leveraging expertise in whisky, law, trade, design, and writing to drive business growth, Karin focuses on the launch of the Scotland branch and the management of external relations with international partners.
| 2022 | Joined Crea Life Patners, Inc. |
| 2023 | Obtained LLM (Master of Laws) in Public International Law from University of Amsterdam |
Leveraging expertise in whisky, law, trade, design, and writing to drive business growth, Karin focuses on the launch of the Scotland branch and the management of external relations with international partners.
| 2022 | Joined Crea Life Patners, Inc. |
| 2023 | Obtained LLM (Master of Laws) in Public International Law from University of Amsterdam |
In charge of Bottle Import
Division & Journalist for Media Division
Responsible for the import and sales of Scotch whisky bottles and conducting business activities within Japan. Also responsible for interviewing prominent figures in the whisky industry and publishing articles.
Responsible for the import and sales of Scotch whisky bottles and conducting business activities within Japan. Also responsible for interviewing prominent figures in the whisky industry and publishing articles.
Dear WHISKY General manager
Relationship Manager for Japanese Distilleries
Serving as the representative of Japan's leading whisky media, "Dear WHISKY," conducting interviews with industry professionals both domestically and internationally. Additionally, leveraging this experience to manage relationships with Japanese distilleries, offering various support and service proposals.
Serving as the representative of Japan's leading whisky media, "Dear WHISKY," conducting interviews with industry professionals both domestically and internationally. Additionally, leveraging this experience to manage relationships with Japanese distilleries, offering various support and service proposals.
External Relations for Whisky Business & Journalist for Media Division
Responsible for External Relations and information gathering through market research, as well as communication with both domestic and international corporations. Also responsible for interviewing prominent figures in the whisky industry and publishing articles.
Responsible for External Relations and information gathering through market research, as well as communication with both domestic and international corporations. Also responsible for interviewing prominent figures in the whisky industry and publishing articles.
