Founder’s Introduction
GREETING
I began my career in education, and in the late 1980s I moved to the United States to pursue jazz fusion as a bassist. These experiences shaped how I see sound: education taught me clarity, music taught me sensitivity, and acoustics taught me how space itself communicates.
Through Haya Acoustics & Arts, I dedicate myself to optimizing sound in architecture and design, supporting both the success of each project and the creation of spaces where people can truly feel comfortable and inspired.
代表取締役 早川 篤
Acoustic consultant ATSUSHI HAYAKAWA
Biography
1967
Born in Kyoto
1991
Graduated from Shiga University, Faculty of Education
1994-2026
Nihon Onkyo Engineering Co., Ltd. (formerly Nitto Boseki Acoustic Engineering Co., Ltd.)
2026
Founded Haya Acoustics & Arts Co., Ltd.
Qualifications
- Certified Pollution Control Manager ( Noise ) , Japan
Awards & Publications
(Achievements during tenure as an acoustic consultant at Nihon Onkyo Engineering Co., Ltd.)
Awards
- 2012: MPTE Awards 2012 (Motion Picture and Television Engineering Society of Japan) — Technical Development Award, Jury’s Special Prize (Project: Tsuruoka Machinaka Cinema)
- 2012: 32nd Tohoku Architecture Award — Excellence in Design (Project: Tsuruoka Machinaka Cinema)
Publications
- Shinkenchiku June 2010: Tsuruoka Machinaka Cinema (Design: Tokihiko Takaya Architectural Planning Office)
- Shinkenchiku July 2019: Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrace (Design: Shigeru Ban Architects)
- Shinkenchiku November 2019: Kyoto Minami Kaikan (Design: Tato Architects / Yo Shimada Architectural Design Office)
Our Staff
PEOPLE
Company Profile
COMPANY PROFILE
| Company Name | Haya Acoustics & Arts Co., Ltd. |
| Representative Director | ATSUSHI HAYAKAWA |
| Office | Head Office: 5-357-1-109 Makuhari-cho, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan Studio: M’s3-207, 1-8-15 Hanazono, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
| Established | June 4, 2026 |
| Capital | ¥3,000,000 |
| Affiliations | Individual member of Motion Picture and Television Engineering Society of Japan, Inc. |
ロゴデザインについて
Logo Concept
The four letters of “HAYA” have been translated into a typeface that embodies the beauty of perfect symmetry. The two circles incorporated into the design symbolize the “moon” and the “sun.” Together, they express our acoustic design philosophy: to bring harmonious comfort to spaces throughout the ever-changing flow of time, enriching people’s hearts around the clock.
Designer Introduction
IKEDA YUKIYO
池田幸代
Package Designer
With many years of experience, Yukiyo Ikeda has specialized in package design and product development, focusing primarily on food and toiletry products. She has also contributed to nurturing the next generation of designers as a part-time lecturer in Graphic Design at Kyoto City Dohda Senior High School of Arts and Crafts, Design Department.
Fields of Work: Mass-market retail, department stores, cosmetics, and apparel brand packaging.
The Meaning of “& Arts”
Why “& Arts”
At Haya Acoustics & Arts, the “& Arts” embodies our commitment to supporting the next generation of talent and ensuring that the flame of artistic expression never fades.
No matter how far digital technology advances, nothing can replace the irreplaceable magic of people gathering in a space, sharing a moment, and experiencing it with all five senses.
In an era dominated by virtual experiences and streaming, we place the highest value on direct human connection and the unrepeatable emotional impact of live moments. Our mission is to preserve the transformative power of great music and art, experiences that move people deeply and linger long after the moment has passed.
This belief is the true reason we continue to design acoustic environments, and it defines our very purpose.