Kaisei Sakae is 26 and was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. About two years ago, Kaisei cycled 1,200 km all the way from Kagoshima to Tokyo on his own. Later on, Kaisei joined ‘Blue Lug’, a company that sells custom-made bikes. As a mechanic, he developed his skills by thinking about the different combinations of frames, tyres, handlebars, and smaller parts. Kaisei is flexible with his customers and takes on repairs too. Tailoring the bikes to each person’s preferences, purposes, and body types, he works to make bicycles that can be ridden for a lifetime.

The first place that Kaisei chose to live in Tokyo was a compact one-bedroom apartment, which is unique to Japan. Though the room is not big, Kaisei’s spirit of customisation casually extends throughout the apartment to every corner, creating a relaxing space. Kaisei removed the sliding doors of the closet to build a desk, and placed a dining table in the space that resembles a dokonoma (Japanese alcove). He learned about Nychair X from a friend back home 20 years older than him, who loved using the chair.