ABOUT knots
Our Philosophy: The meaning behind knots associates
The term "knot" signifies connections and bonds, while "associates" refers to partners and colleagues. Our name, knots associates, embodies our belief that associates who share a common language of systems design connect as "knots," forming deep bonds with our clients.
The term "knot" signifies connections and bonds, while "associates" refers to partners and colleagues. Our name, knots associates, embodies our belief that associates who share a common language of systems design connect as "knots," forming deep bonds with our clients.
We embrace the philosophy of "Kiss the Nature of things."
We embrace the philosophy of "Kiss the Nature of things."
This concept involves gently engaging with the essence of things, like a soft kiss. We stand alongside our clients' vision, carefully untangling complexity to reveal what truly matters, and then reconnecting the pieces with purpose. Through this approach, we design systems that bring visions to life and contribute to the future alongside our clients.
This concept involves gently engaging with the essence of things, like a soft kiss. We stand alongside our clients' vision, carefully untangling complexity to reveal what truly matters, and then reconnecting the pieces with purpose. Through this approach, we design systems that bring visions to life and contribute to the future alongside our clients.
Kiss the nature of things
Kiss the nature of things
Kiss the nature of things
COMPANY
Company name
knots associates Inc.
Location
〒154-0001
Shin Nihon Ikegiri Building, 7th Floor
3-21-28 Ikegiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Milan Office
Via Cucchiari, Milano 20155 Italia
CEO
Yoshikazu Tomita
Establishment
June 2019
Business activities
・System design consulting/project support
・System design human resource development
・Product & service development
・Research
MEMBER
Representative Director/CEO
Yoshikazu Tomita
Yoshikazu Tomita is a multidisciplinary practitioner who bridges the worlds of research, education, and business practice. By leveraging insights from Systems Engineering, he consults on regional revitalization and business innovation, translating rigorous methodologies from the aerospace and defense industries into solutions for complex social systems.
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Representative Director/CEO
Yoshikazu Tomita
Yoshikazu Tomita is a multidisciplinary practitioner who bridges the worlds of research, education, and business practice. By leveraging insights from Systems Engineering, he consults on regional revitalization and business innovation, translating rigorous methodologies from the aerospace and defense industries into solutions for complex social systems.
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Representative Director/CEO
Yoshikazu Tomita
Yoshikazu Tomita is a multidisciplinary practitioner who bridges the worlds of research, education, and business practice. By leveraging insights from Systems Engineering, he consults on regional revitalization and business innovation, translating rigorous methodologies from the aerospace and defense industries into solutions for complex social systems.
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Representative Director/CEO
Kyoko Watanabe
Education: * M.S. in System Design and Management, Keio University Graduate School of System Design and Management (Keio SDM) * B.A. in Economics, Keio University The excitement of learning, the graduate experience that connected all her previous experiences into a unified path, and her subsequent role as a project faculty member have led her to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including corporations and local governments, engaging in education, practice, and research. Guided by curiosity and passion, she has deepened her understanding of "design" in business contexts through studies in Milan, Italy, in recent years. Currently enrolled in the Master in Strategic Design program at Politecnico di Milano POLI.design as of October 2025.
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Representative Director/CEO
Kyoko Watanabe
Education: * M.S. in System Design and Management, Keio University Graduate School of System Design and Management (Keio SDM) * B.A. in Economics, Keio University The excitement of learning, the graduate experience that connected all her previous experiences into a unified path, and her subsequent role as a project faculty member have led her to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including corporations and local governments, engaging in education, practice, and research. Guided by curiosity and passion, she has deepened her understanding of "design" in business contexts through studies in Milan, Italy, in recent years. Currently enrolled in the Master in Strategic Design program at Politecnico di Milano POLI.design as of October 2025.
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Representative Director/CEO
Kyoko Watanabe
Education: * M.S. in System Design and Management, Keio University Graduate School of System Design and Management (Keio SDM) * B.A. in Economics, Keio University The excitement of learning, the graduate experience that connected all her previous experiences into a unified path, and her subsequent role as a project faculty member have led her to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including corporations and local governments, engaging in education, practice, and research. Guided by curiosity and passion, she has deepened her understanding of "design" in business contexts through studies in Milan, Italy, in recent years. Currently enrolled in the Master in Strategic Design program at Politecnico di Milano POLI.design as of October 2025.
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Yutaka (Charlie) Iimori
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Yutaka (Charlie) Iimori
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Yutaka (Charlie) Iimori
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Kazuya Sawai
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Kazuya Sawai
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Kazuya Sawai
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Norio Sasaki
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Norio Sasaki
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Norio Sasaki
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Sunyong Lim
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Sunyong Lim
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Sunyong Lim
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Ei Shimizu
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Ei Shimizu
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Ei Shimizu
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Mayu Akaki
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Mayu Akaki
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Mayu Akaki
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Chieko Tokuda
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Chieko Tokuda
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Chieko Tokuda
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Asuka Yoshizawa
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Asuka Yoshizawa
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Asuka Yoshizawa
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Yusuke Kamegaya
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Yusuke Kamegaya
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Yusuke Kamegaya
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