Yasunari A.
TOKYO Filmmaker & Video Director | Food,Lifestyle & Cinematic
I became independent as Japan's first “Kitchenware stylist” In 2010, published a book called “Cooking Tools of the World”i created all the text and photos myself. My photographs and foodstyling in the book became popular, and work increased. In particular, my column series in ELLE gourmet magazine became popular. From 2016, i started video shooting and direction for Instagram of Panasonic,Thermos and other kitchenware brand and foods company. It produced more than 100 advertising videos a year with "food and kitchenware styling x Shooting x Editing".All produced in one operation at my apartment. It called “lifestyle movie”. I create cinematic short films and visual content rooted in everyday life, food, and tools. I have collaborated with Japanese culinary tool manufacturers, creating product films and lifestyle content for social media and branding. My work focuses on quiet moments — hands, light, time, and the presence of objects — rather than loud storytelling. I collaborate with brands and creators who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and long-lasting design. Services • Cinematic short films (5–15 min) for international audiences • Lifestyle & food-related brand films • Product storytelling for culinary tools • Instagram & short-form video (concept-driven) • Creative direction & visual consulting for brands 【AWARD】 [Award/video screening history] ●Won the International Houseware 1999 “Display Grand Prize” ●Short film “Sumizakura” will be screened at Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten “Dainippon City 2021” ●The Ministry of Foreign Affairs JAPAN HOUSE video work “The Wonderful World of Japanese Tea” won the Excellence Project Award at the “Eibunren Awards 2022” sponsored by the Visual Culture Producers Federation. ●Produced a 6-episode short drama series by the High Performance Brown Rice Association, (Director, Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing) ●NIKON VERTICAL MOVIE AWARD 2023 nomination selection [Many appearances] TV show and radio in JPN.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 3.1 months active (since Aug 2026)
Last 6 months: $1.3k
Billed in all: $1,315$1.3k
$643 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 15% in Photography
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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