COMING SOON: Black Business Network

Our Black Business Network is a dynamic community of black entrepreneurs, professionals, and supporters united by a shared commitment to economic empowerment and mutual support. Through networking events, workshops, and online forums, members of the network have the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange resources and expertise. Additionally, the network serves as a platform for mentorship and professional development, providing guidance and support to aspiring black entrepreneurs as they navigate the challenges of starting and growing their businesses in Japan. By fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration, our Black Business Network empowers its members to thrive and succeed in Japan’s competitive business environment while advancing the broader goals of economic inclusion and diversity.

If you are a black business owner living and working here in Japan then you can apply to join our business network.

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Lyle’s Jukebox

Japan's Premier Disco Band!!! Playing all the funky disco hits of the 70's and beyond!

Peyton the Artist

Peyton is a Los Angeles-born painter whose work delves into the depths of self- examination and human experience. With a keen eye for blending realism, abstraction, and expressionism, Peyton infuses her portraits with intentionality, often incorporating unique materials like hand-sourced 24k gold foil from Venice, Italy.

Gianni Lee

GIANNI is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York whose work spans the realms of fashion, fine art, and music. Gianni’s work is heavily influenced by expressing the African America experience and Afrofuturism. Despite being a life-long artist, his ethos was ignited after being wrongfully arrested in 2017, driving him to use his art as a vehicle of empathy and understanding.

JAZZ PIANIST, TONY SUGGS

As the fifth pianist for the illustrious Count Basie Orchestra, he contributed his talents to the legacy of a 17-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble. With a vibrant musical history that includes collaborations with Nancy Wilson, Manhattan Transfer, Lady, and Roy Hargrove's RH Factor, his jazz performances span the spectrum from exhilarating swing to cutting-edge New York sounds.

FREE FYRE

Cameron L. Mitchell, Founder of Free Fyre and 2022 Poet Laureate of Murfreesboro, captivates audiences on stage and in classrooms across Tennessee, inspiring through creative workshops and transformative storytelling. Alongside him, Jazzmin D. Mitchell, Co-founder and Assistant Director, brings a fusion of social work and performing arts to stages nationwide, proving the boundless possibilities for community empowerment through artistry.