Our Expert Committee
Our Japan-based advisory committee brings decades of specialized expertise across multiple collectible categories. Each expert contributes deep knowledge and real-world authentication experience.
Dr. Yuki Tanaka
Animation Art Specialist
20+ years authenticating Studio Ghibli, anime cels, and production materials. Former archivist at major animation studio in Tokyo.
Hiroshi Kobayashi
Whiskey Authentication
Expert in Japanese whiskey authentication with focus on vintage bottles, capsule analysis, and provenance verification.
Michiko Nakamura
Vintage Toys & Figures
Specialist in vintage Japanese toys, limited edition figures, and packaging authentication. 15+ years experience.
Kenji Sato
Books & Manga
Rare book dealer and manga expert specializing in first editions, signatures, and printing authentication.
Akiko Yamamoto
Luxury Goods
Expert in high-end Japanese crafts, luxury accessories, and construction quality analysis. Former retail authentication specialist.
Takeshi Ishida
Musical Instruments
Vintage Japanese guitar specialist with expertise in serial verification, parts authenticity, and condition assessment.
Why Japan-Based Expertise Matters
🇯🇵 Local Market Knowledge
Direct access to Japanese auction houses, dealers, and reference materials unavailable outside Japan.
📚 Reference Libraries
Extensive collections of production records, catalogs, and authenticated examples for comparison.
🤝 Industry Connections
Relationships with studios, manufacturers, and original sources for provenance verification.
🔬 Specialized Equipment
Access to controlled environment facilities, UV imaging, microscopy, and material analysis tools.
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