C Channel

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A former underground idol turned apparel store employee and live commerce entrepreneur, the creator has over 510,000 YouTube subscribers and 190,000 Instagram followers. Their apparel brand, Lil Ambition, sold out within 15 minutes of launch, generating over 19 million yen in sales.

After joining Kao Corporation and working in sales before leading haircare marketing, the individual established the DX Strategy Center in 2021 and served as Kao’s e-commerce strategy director. In 2023, they transitioned careers, applying for a project to appoint a principal at a public junior-senior high school in Ibaraki Prefecture without requiring a teaching license. Selected from 1,645 applicants, they began their role as a non-educator principal in April 2024. They apply marketing skills and entrepreneurial spirit from Kao to education, focusing on nurturing next-generation talent for the VUCA era. They hold an MBA from Waseda University Graduate School and are affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo’s cultural talent division.

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The hair and makeup artist for HAIR SALON moku promotes natural, self-loving makeup. Their SNS content, particularly eyebrow tutorials, is popular among mature women.

The creator focuses on video content for makeup and hairstyling, emphasizing realistic process videos. They enjoy unique makeup and hairstyles, offering budget-friendly beauty tutorials.

As a DIY director on C CHANNEL, the creator oversees video supervision and produces their own DIY content. Past appearances include SEVENTEEN, non.no, cancam, CUTiE reader model, Kao’s *Homerare* hair model, Bridal Avie graduation hakama model, Retro Girl Fashion Show, and Girls Sense Fashion Show.

The service localizes video content into regional languages for Asian markets, proposing outreach plans for female users. It operates an influencer-platform for Indonesia and manages flagship e-commerce stores on Taobao, JD.com, TikTok, and Xiaohongshu in China, alongside digital promotion support.

C Channel supports corporate marketing through its video creator and influencer platform, aiming to ‘create smiles and energize the world through people and technology.’

C Channel uses third-party services to deliver targeted ads or content and improve its offerings. User device data may be shared with these services when accessing C Channel’s website or app.

C Channel outsources some recruitment-related personal data processing to third parties, ensuring they meet security, confidentiality, and subcontracting standards.

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C Channel converts its preferred shares into common stock and lists on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Pro Market. The move occurs without conducting a public offering, allowing existing shareholders to trade shares publicly. The company operates in Japan’s financial markets.

May 2020Global VenturingNews article

C Channel, an online video startup, secures funding from Legend Capital and other investors. The company leverages its leadership background from Line to expand its Japanese-style content platform in China. The investment aims to bolster its growth in the competitive digital media space.

Jun 2018Nikkei AsiaNews article

C Channel expands into Indonesia by acquiring PT Media Makmur, operator of Kawaii Beauty Japan and Nadeko, to target female viewers. The move leverages existing local content platforms to strengthen its regional presence. The startup focuses on Japanese lifestyle and beauty video content for Southeast Asian markets.

Oct 2017e27News article

C Channel Corp., founded by a former Line CEO, curates short smartphone videos covering global fashion trends like *kawaii* styles. The platform targets mobile users seeking visual content on niche fashion and lifestyle topics. The service leverages video to showcase real-time fashion movements worldwide.

Dec 2015The Japan TimesNews article