Hiroshi Ichikura
Hiroshi Ichikura | |
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一倉 宏 | |
| Born | February 14, 1955[1] |
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| Alma mater | University of Tsukuba |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Website | 1-kura |
Hiroshi Ichikura (一倉 宏, Ichikura Hiroshi; born February 14, 1955) is a Japanese copywriter, creative director, and lyricist. Ichikura graduated from the University of Tsukuba in 1978 and joined Suntory's advertising department that same year, working as a copywriter in the advertising department.[2] In 1990, he became independent and established Ichikura Advertising Production in Akasaka.[2]
During his career in advertising, he has created numerous campaigns for brands such as Suntory, Panasonic, Sony, and Sekisui House. He has received numerous accolades, including the Tokyo Copywriters Club (TCC) Grand Prix, ADC Award, and Asahi Advertising Award, and was inducted into the TCC Hall of Fame in 2023.[2] As a lyricist, he has handled works such as Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Wedding Song” and “Otsukaresama no Kuni;” Begin’s “Koe o Mamori Kudasai;” Crystal Kay's debut single “Eternal Memories,” among others.[2]
Ichikura serves Vice Chairman of the Tokyo Copywriters Club, and is also a part-time lecturer at the University of Tsukuba and Tama Art University.[3]
References
- ^ "一倉 宏 プロフィール". Hiroshi Ichikura Official Website (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 20 June 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Hiroshi Ichikura's profile". Tsukuba University Fund (in Japanese). University of Tsukuba. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "一倉 宏インタビュー「言いたいことを洗練された言葉で伝える」". Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). 24 September 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Hiroshi Ichikura discography at Discogs