About Waspect

We combine Japanese strengths with a global outlook to help people and organizations take their next step.

Ginza, Tokyo Japanese and English
Founders Stefan Mihaylov and Mashio Yamamoto in a school corridor

Stefan Mihaylov (left) and Mashio Yamamoto. Photo: Newswitch, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

Blending 和 (harmony) with Aspect

At Waspect, we believe that innovation isn't just about moving fast. It's about moving with purpose. The name combines the Japanese concept of 和 (wa), harmony and balance, with aspect: seeing a changing world from many sides.

We bring the Japanese commitment to precision, craftsmanship (monozukuri) and hospitality (omotenashi) into the digital age. Like indigo dye, learning deepens one layer at a time, and we bring that to schools, companies and families.

Hands winding thread around a bundle of indigo-dyed cloth
Sunlight through tie-dyed indigo shibori fabric
A carefully tended pine bonsai

Our founders

Mashio Yamamoto

Co-founder and CEO

Waseda University graduate who led a business division at Suntory. Mashio works on global collaboration and on restoring Japan's competitiveness by building bridges between Japanese organizations and the world.

Stefan Mihaylov

Co-founder and CTO

Imperial College London graduate with deep experience at Morgan Stanley. Stefan has spent over a decade leading engineering teams for global enterprises and startups.

Our values

  • 和 (Harmony)

    Where Japanese tradition meets global innovation. The best solutions come from bringing different perspectives together.

  • Bridge

    We act as the link between Japan and the world, connecting centuries of tradition with tomorrow's technology.

  • Hands-on

    We don't advise from the outside. We build, teach and create alongside you, for results that last.

Company

Name
Waspect Inc. (和スペクト株式会社)
Representative
Mashio Yamamoto, Representative Director
Address
1-22-11 Ginza, Otake Building 2F,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Founded
2024
Business
AI and global education programs for schools, companies and families; AI training and organizational development for companies
Languages
Japanese and English

Ready to take the next step?

Talk to us about the future of your school, your team, or your family.