ABOUT FOUNDERS

Ivan & Tomoko (Co-founders)

Husband and wife duo who call Karuizawa home. An avid lover of the outdoors and sports, Ivan has been an avid pickleball, tennis, basketball and golf player since the early 1990s and continues to live a life of sport and community. He is the co-founder of the Karuizawa Pickleball Club and is the owner of Japan’s first outdoor private pickleball court, Rosewood Alley. By day, he is an established Hedge Fund Strategist and investor with a natural drive and curiosity for all things creative and well-designed. His passion for fostering connections and bringing communities together, serves as the basis for the creation of his brand, Everyday Social.


Join Ivan and Tomoko on their journey as they continue to redefine the meaning of community through Everyday Social, where every day is an opportunity to connect, create, and celebrate life's moments.