Meet the Founder

Aika Matsuda – Visionary Entrepreneur Bridging Cultures
In 2003, at the age of 18, Aika Matsuda moved to Germany on her own and embarked on a remarkable journey of growth and achievement. She earned a master’s degree in educational statistics from the prestigious University of Heidelberg, where she also gained invaluable experience in business development at a German company.
Driven by an unwavering passion for entrepreneurship, Aika founded a food start-up in Berlin in 2015, demonstrating her ability to innovate and adapt in a competitive market. Although the start-up closed after approximately four years, she viewed the experience as a stepping stone rather than a setback.
Since then, Aika has been working as a business coordinator, fostering cross-cultural connections and facilitating growth for businesses in various industries. In autumn 2024, she launched her latest venture, a premium tea brand called “Kanoa Tea”, with the vision of blending Japanese traditions with modern wellness philosophies. Building on this success, she established Kanoa Co. Ltd. in Japan in 2025, expanding her mission to bring wellness and culture to a global audience.
Impressum
Company Information
Company Name: Kanoa Co., Ltd.
Established: 2025
Business Owner: Aika Matsuda
Locations:
【Japan Office】
The Kanoa Co., Ltd.
Win Aoyama 1214
2-2-15 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
【Europe Office】
The Kanoa
Friedrichstraße 95
10117 Berlin
Germany
Steuernummer: St.-Nr.: 34/436/02853
Inhaberin: Aika Matsuda
Contact
Email: contact@thekanoa.com
Please note: We currently do not provide phone support. For inquiries, please contact us via email or contact formular below.
Business Activities:
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Wholesale distribution of beauty industry products
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Premium Japanese tea and tea utensils sales
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Japanese culture workshops
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Business consulting for Japan-Europe market entry
Contact Us
Japan Office:
Kanoa Co., Ltd.
Win Aoyama 1214
2-2-15 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
German Office:
The Kanoa
Friedrichstraße 95
10117 Berlin
Germany
Email: contact@thekanoa.com