Kazumi Asamura Hayashi Appointed Head of Editorial Content, Vogue Japan

Kazumi Asamura Hayashi Appointed Head of Editorial Content, Vogue Japan

Condé Nast named Kazumi Asamura Hayashi as Head of Editorial Content of Vogue Japan, effective Thursday, 29 January. In her new role, Asamura Hayashi will be responsible for overseeing the vision and content across all platforms for the title in Japan.

Kazumi Asamura Hayashi's appointment follows the recent announcement of Soichiro Fujiwara as Managing Director of Condé Nast Japan, who will join the company in March 2026, marking a new phase for the organization's leadership in the market.

From Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast, and Global Editorial Director, Vogue:

"Kazumi is a bold, intuitive editor, with an eye shaped by her previous experiences in culture and the arts. She truly understands how fashion intersects with identity, creativity, and the world at large. I believe she is the right leader to guide Vogue Japan into its next chapter, bringing a strong editorial voice alongside a deep understanding of the moment."

"Kazumi has a sharp instinct for the zeitgeist and a rare ability to translate creative ideas into clear editorial direction. She brings focus, momentum and a collaborative spirit, and I'm excited to work closely with her as we continue to strengthen Vogue Japan within the region." said Leslie Sun, Vogue APAC Editorial Director and Head of Editorial Content, Vogue Taiwan, to whom Kazumi Asamura Hayashi will report.

About Kazumi Asamra Hayashi

Kazumi Asamura Hayashi is a Tokyo-born editor and creative leader whose career has been shaped between Tokyo and New York, with a strong international perspective across fashion and culture. She is currently working as a creative consultant, collaborating with brands and cultural platforms at the intersection of fashion and contemporary culture.

Previously, Hayashi launched i-D Japan in 2016, where she went on to serve as Editorial Director, shaping the title across print, digital and social platforms. In 2020, she expanded this vision regionally with the launch of i-D Asia, a digital platform spotlighting contemporary Asian culture.

Earlier in her career, she was Editor-in-Chief of Libertin DUNE, Japan's leading independent fashion culture magazine, and co-founded The Last Gallery, a platform dedicated to contemporary art. Her work bridges street culture and luxury fashion, with a distinctive editorial point of view rooted in Japanese culture and a global perspective.

Regarding her appointment, Kazumi Asamura Hayashi added: "It is a profound honor to become part of this historic title and to lead Vogue Japan into its next era, guided by a sensibility rooted in Japan. As the media landscape continues to evolve, I look forward to embarking on new challenges with Vogue across all platforms, bringing a perspective that connects Japan with the world, grounded in the joy of reading that has always been at its core."