ABOUT LUMARA
Built On Experience,
Designed For What Comes Next
Lumara brings together business strategy, technology, creative thinking and practical business support to help companies build, improve and grow. Based in Tokyo, Lumara works with founders, growing companies and international businesses across Japan and beyond. Our work is grounded in a simple idea: good business decisions need to lead somewhere. Strategy needs to become action. Technology needs to solve a real problem. A brand needs to support the business behind it. Growth needs systems that can keep up. We help connect those pieces.
WHAT LUMARA BRINGS TOGETHER
Business Strategy & Research
Strategic research, analysis and business planning to help clients make informed commercial decisions.
Japan Market Entry & Business Setup
Practical support for assessing, planning and establishing a business presence in Japan.
Business Development & Launch
Support for developing the business model, commercial offer, sales structure and launch plan.
Software, Systems & Digital Operations
We design and build practical digital systems, software, automation and workflows around the way businesses actually operate.
Branding
& Design
We develop brands, websites, messaging and creative materials that help businesses communicate clearly and present themselves consistently.
Digital Marketing & Growth
Digital marketing support across SEO, social media, content, campaigns and performance optimisation.
Business Growth & Advisory
Ongoing strategic and business support focused on priorities, performance, development and growth.
LEADERSHIP
Shazia Kitahara
Founder & CEO
Shazia Kitahara brings 18 years of experience across business and finance, including 14 years in business management and operating oversight. Her executive experience spans financial planning, business operations, workforce management, service development, commercial growth, multi-site management, marketing, cross-border communication and digital process transformation.
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At Lumara, she leads commercial direction, engagement architecture and executive oversight across the company’s business, technology and market-development work. The public profile remains intentionally sector-neutral. Lumara is built from real operating experience, but client confidence should come from the quality of the analysis, the structure of the engagement and the work delivered — not from exposing unrelated private operating businesses.
Built Around Real Business Experience
Lumara was created from the understanding that businesses rarely grow in neat categories. A change in direction can affect the team, systems, brand and customer experience at the same time.
Entering a new market can require decisions across strategy, operations, technology and local business relationships.
Digital transformation can reveal problems that have existed in a business for years.
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Our approach is therefore practical and connected. We look at the business behind the request, understand what needs to change and then build the right combination of support around it.
Japan & International Business
Japan is a key part of Lumara's work.
We support international founders and businesses that are considering Japan, preparing to enter the market or already operating here and looking for their next stage of growth.
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Our bilingual English–Japanese capability helps us work across languages, markets and business environments. We also understand that some parts of doing business in Japan require specialist professional advice. Where legal, immigration, tax or other regulated services are required, Lumara works alongside appropriately qualified independent professionals and helps coordinate those areas with the wider business plan.
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Lumara provides business support, coordination and introductions. It does not provide regulated legal, immigration or tax advice.
More Than Advice
Lumara is being built as a long-term partner for businesses that want to create, modernize and grow.
Some projects begin with a business idea. Others begin with a market-entry decision, an operational problem, a technology requirement or a need to rethink how the business is presented to the market.
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The starting point may be different, but the goal remains the same:
to help turn business decisions into practical progress.
Looking Ahead
Lumara is growing around a combination of business experience, technology, creative capability and international perspective. Our aim is to work alongside founders and organizations as they move through different stages of business — from the first idea to launch, from expansion to transformation, and from one market to another.
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We are building Lumara for businesses that are ready to move forward.
Meet The Team
Our team combines experts in business, law, digital marketing, and relocation services
all focused on helping foreigners thrive in Japan.
Director
Shazia
Kitahara
Shazia, the director at Lumara, plays a pivotal role in steering the organization towards its strategic goals. Tasked with overseeing project execution,
she ensures that every initiative aligns with Lumara's vision for international consultancy. Discover how her leadership and expertise drive the success of our dedicated team.
Creative Director
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At Lumara, Chris takes on the essential role of Creative Director, orchestrating creative strategies that captivate audiences globally. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Chris leads the team in crafting compelling narratives and solutions
that resonate
with our clients.
Discover how Chris's vision and leadership can elevate your business.
Digital Marketing
Farhat
Jamil
At Lumara, Farhat serves as a vital Digital Marketing consultant, leveraging her skills in SEO, analytics, and branding to ensure our clients achieve their marketing goals. With her strategic insights and passion for digital innovation, she plays a crucial role in shaping effective marketing initiatives that drive growth and engagement.
Graphic Designer
Azzahra
Dhiyaa
At Lumara, our team thrives on collaboration and creativity, led by our talented graphic designer, Zara. She plays a vital role in transforming concepts into visually stunning designs that resonate with our clients and elevate our projects. From crafting engaging visuals to fine-tuning brand identities, Zara's commitment enhances everything we do at Lumara.
