A Tokyo-based company building new businesses for the AI era — from contemporary art to products and digital experiences.

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Featured Artist — Rooo Lou

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Minimal, memory-based portraits — a single line, two dots for eyes — from a studio in Tokyo. Represented by Gary & Kenny Inc.

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Projects

Makimura Vegetable Shop — Now on note 2026

Next Design Standards — Project Launch 2026

What We Do

We design and build new businesses for the AI era.

Art Business

We discover and nurture artists, develop original works and products, and bring them to audiences worldwide.

Artist discovery & development
Product development
Marketing strategy

Product Development

Original products, IoT devices, web services and applications — from concept to launch.

Original products
IoT products
Web services & apps

DX Consulting

AI-powered creative production, end-to-end workflow and system design, team building and operations.

AI-driven creative production
Workflow & system design
Team building & operations

Marketing Strategy

Digital-first strategy, campaign planning and execution.

Digital advertising
Content production
Social media operations

Who We Are

Solutions for the AI era — built on decades of experience, knowledge and craft.

Background

Born in Nagoya, Japan. After earning a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Chiba University and working as a systems engineer and freelancer, Ken Murata founded SonicJam Inc. in 2001, producing and creative-directing a wide range of digital projects. In 2021 he created Pipit Gacha, a patented QR-powered IoT capsule-toy machine. He stepped down as CEO of SonicJam in December 2024 and founded Gary & Kenny Inc. in 2025.

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