I grew up in a humble family. Studying in Osaka, Japan, I filled my days with classes and nights with restaurant work to cover tuition and rent. Cultural gaps, language barriers and grueling labor left me sleep-deprived—life was relentlessly hard.
One day, still new to the job, I got injured. Exhaustion and stress pushed me to the edge of quitting and going home.
In that low, "Mama"—the restaurant’s senior, most capable team member—didn’t blame me. She comforted me, pressed a small omamori (Japanese protective charm) into my hand, saying it would give me strength. That cheap little charm became my quiet anchor for years.
After seven years of theater studies, an idea emerged: turn theater/psychology’s meaningful characters, symbols and stories into wearable jewelry—tiny pieces offering support, just like Mama’s omamori.
That’s why I founded Silvbreeze: to honor the Mama who lifted me up, and pass on the strength that carried me through.
OwenFounder & CEO