MiKi @entaku.

My name is MiKi, a 29-year-old shisha player from Kyoto, Japan, now based in Tokyo. I have been in the shisha industry for six years.

Born into a family that runs a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, I have had a diverse career, ranging from modeling and entertainment to serving as an executive at a startup. In 2019, what began as a personal interest turned into a passion when I started making shisha at home.

Today, I am the owner and shisha player of entaku., a private, invitation-only shisha lounge in Shinjuku, Tokyo. My specialty is crafting Dark Leaf and Cigar Leaf blends in the Russian style, with a focus on balance, depth, and bringing out the unique character of each tobacco.