Interview
Tucked in the heart of Japan’s capital lies a salon unlike any other, a sanctuary where temperatures plunge far below freezing to restore, heal, and awaken. This is Cryo Tokyo, a pioneer in the nation’s cryotherapy movement. Behind it is a visionary who didn’t just import a technology, they translated it into an experience, tailored for a new generation of seekers: athletes, artists, biohackers, and everyday souls longing for clarity in the cold!
The cold doesn’t numb, it wakes you up!
Cryo Tokyo
CSA: What inspired the creation of this cryotherapy center in Tokyo?
It all started with a single image, Floyd Mayweather standing inside a cryo chamber. The concept fascinated me. After one of our fighters tried cryotherapy post-match and healed astonishingly fast, it stopped being theory. The bruise faded in days, not weeks. I knew we had something real.
CSA: What were the main hurdles in making this vision a reality?
The idea was new, even strange, to many. Banks didn’t want to back it. I was dealing with health issues of my own, chronic fatigue, asthma, and juggling personal responsibilities. But I believed in what this technology could do. The results were too strong to ignore.
CSA: How did you select the cryotherapy equipment that now defines your salon?
We discovered a U.S.-made chamber that was being used by some of the world’s top athletes and performers. The manufacturer wasn’t planning to sell to Asia. So I flew to Atlanta and made my case in person. That trip changed everything. They saw our sincerity and gave us exclusive access in Japan.
CSA: What kind of people come through your doors today?
Interestingly, it’s no longer just athletes. Around 80% of our clients are people you’d pass on the street: parents, professionals, creatives. They come for better sleep, pain relief, fat reduction, or just to reset mentally. Cryotherapy isn’t just physical, it shifts your state of being.
CSA: What does the future hold for this movement you’ve helped start?
We’re exploring new technologies and combining disciplines. But at the core, it’s always about balance, helping people tap into their vitality, manage stress, and reclaim their energy in a world that often takes too much. The cold doesn’t numb, it wakes you up.
