早川 由衣 | Yui Hayakawa

I was born and raised in Kitasenju, a downtown neighborhood in Tokyo.
Growing up surrounded by a big family, I was inspired by my grandparents, who ran a sushi restaurant.
I joined Café Company Ltd., where I spent 12 years working across various roles—from service and kitchen operations to store management and new brand launches—guided by the philosophy of creating community-centered spaces.
Wanting to deepen my craft, I later joined a restaurant specializing in wine and Vietnamese cuisine.
When I first encountered Parklet, I instantly fell in love with it—and that brought me to where I am today.
I want to make people happy through food, treating it as a form of storytelling and connection, and I hope to continue enjoying this industry to the fullest.
I love hearing stories about people’s home-cooked meals—it’s in those moments that I feel the heart of a region, its food culture, and the person behind it.