ABOUT ELLY
About ELLY
ELLY
Left school twice (before treatment for hyperhidrosis)
- Founded a business solely to share information about hyperhidrosis
- Selected as a model representing Japan at Asia Open Collection
- Commercially published her book, “The First Book to Read When You’re Worried About Excessive Sweating / Hyperhidrosis” (Subaru-sha), based on her own experiences
- Present
Developing a new hyperhidrosis device with gifted researchers and dermatologists backed by global companies including Samsung and Lotte
Alongside writing newspaper editorials, supervising booklets published by major companies and giving lectures, she connects with public figures and fans on YouTube and TikTok
She also focuses on creating art to raise awareness of hyperhidrosis using donated abalone shells
ELLY uncovers rough gems in places others have disturbed, polishing and nurturing them
I want to create jobs and spaces where people who have struggled to work due to hyperhidrosis can participate at their own pace, without pushing themselves too hard.
Hyperhidrosis is hard to see and hard to understand. Because of this, it has narrowed life's choices for many.
That is why, as someone who has experienced the same struggles, I aim not for a society where workers must endure, but for a way of working designed around individual characteristics.
Rather than focusing on numbers or form, I want to gradually increase jobs where each person's life is protected and they can feel 'it's okay to be here.'
I believe there are jobs, such as editing, planning and expression through creative work and communication, that people living with hyperhidrosis may be particularly suited to.
A Miraculous Encounter in Jaipur, India
A single post shared on her Instagram was viewed over 25,000 times, leading to ELLY's selection as a fashion model for the Asia Model Collection.
It was the moment when the dream of being a fashion model—one she had long hidden away in her heart and given up on, thinking 'I can't do it'—became reality.
On that stage, she met models from 27 countries around the world. She was deeply moved by these women who, despite carrying different backgrounds and difficulties across cultures, languages, and values, stood with pride.
Expression transcends borders. Life can be restarted from anywhere.
This conviction turned ELLY's gaze further toward the outside world.
After gaining recognition in Asia, the next connection was born in Jaipur, India.
Through interactions with local people, Indian jewelers who resonated with ELLY's activities donated stones that were no longer being used.
Materials that had supposedly finished their purpose regained their light and were reborn as new expressions 'for people with hyperhidrosis.'
This experience transformed into a conviction within ELLY.
Value is not predetermined. Depending on where, with whom, and how you meet, both life and materials can regain their brilliance.
Since then, ELLY has continued to sublimate the suffering of hyperhidrosis into her artwork and return the proceeds to people with hyperhidrosis.
Education & Lectures
To spread understanding of hyperhidrosis as a condition, she conducts briefings for doctors and medical staff at hospitals and clinics, aiming to connect not just 'diagnosing illness' but 'imagining people's lives in healthcare.' She also delivers lectures at schools for students and faculty, continuously providing learning opportunities to properly understand hyperhidrosis.
Writing & Songwriting
Based on her own experience, she published a book on hyperhidrosis: 'The First Book to Read When You're Worried About Excessive Sweating / Hyperhidrosis (Subaru-sha).' With medical cooperation, she created an opportunity for those affected to face society. She also provides lyrics to artists, transforming sensitive emotions into music.
Art
Her clients include hyperhidrosis-friendly hospitals (clinics), Indian international airports, wealthy Indian clients, and luxury hotels. ELLY's works, which move the hearts of compassionate people, are loved worldwide. Going forward, she will produce art by people with hyperhidrosis.
Entertainment & Media
In partnership with a distribution company under the Yokohama DeNA Group, she shares content on TikTok as ELLY, a person with hyperhidrosis, conducting real-time sales of awareness products. Going forward, she will produce people with hyperhidrosis.
For the future of people with hyperhidrosis,
thank you for your support.
— ELLY