RESONATE THE WORLD BY SOUND.
ONTSUBU LLC
ONTSUBU LLC
GROOVE HEALING MUSIC
Healing music and sound design by a DRUMMER with 700+ live shows —
built from real stages, real audiences, and real goosebumps.
built from real stages, real audiences, and real goosebumps.
SIGNATURE SOUNDSCAPES
Your space feels alive, not programmed — our wellness music that breathes in the air like live improvisation.
Crafted for premium spaces by a hyper-sensitive ear, embracing the beautiful imperfections of human sound.
Crafted for premium spaces by a hyper-sensitive ear, embracing the beautiful imperfections of human sound.
PULES OF LIFE - Inner rhythm
Authentic sound powered by drum groove, designed to awaken what you truly feel inside.
ABOUT
A slight shift in tone, overtones, or effects can transform the groove entirely.
We create music where divided selves dissolve and unite—conveying a world without loneliness.
Ikuyi Minat is a Japanese drummer, composer, and sound wellness designer creating groove-based music for spaces, brands, and the human nervous system. Her work merges rhythm research, Japanese aesthetics, and contemporary sound design to build emotional architecture through sound.
WORKS
Sound is said to reach the human brain in just 0.1 seconds.
A great improvisational drummer, she is also known as an exceptional sound designer.
We invite you to experience the subtle yet powerful architecture of her sound.
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- BRANDING
- HEALING
- INTERIOR
- LANDSCAPE
- WELLNESS
VOICES
Numerous creators have teamed up with ONTSUBU to pursue new ways of connecting across a wide range of fields.
Through interviews with these creators and clients, we explore the unique appeal of ONTSUBU as a sound producer and as a creator of immersive sound landscapes.
Magic Slim｜Musician, Chicago Blues Legend (USA)
"I can groove with my “baby doll” drummer till the break of dawn!
— Magic Slim, Chicago Blues Legend 66th GRAMMY® Award Nominee, Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Multiple Blues Music Award Winner, Leader of the legendary band "The Teardrops".
Picture: By Photobra, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14841410
David Cowan｜Bakery College of Music, Associate Professor (USA)
“The moment Miyuki's drumming unleashes its incredible groove, people are instantly captivated. I’m one of them too!!”
— David Cowan, Berklee College of Music, Associate Professor, Member of One Tribute Nation (LA)
Jason Eric Perlman｜Feature Film Director / WGA Screenwriter / Producer / Editor (USA)
I have had the pleasure of working with Miyuki on a recent album project wherein she not only provides incredible drumming work, but serves as a musical compass and advisor on the material. Without her seasoned musical input and suggestion, this material would be a pale shadow of what it's become. She is a genuine artist as well as a tactician who knows that a piece needs to come into fruition. She has an ear for seemingly every genre and is not limited by narrow personal preferences.
—Jason Eric Perlman (Fiction, Deadstar Collective, Various Film Scores)
Takumi Kawahara｜Co-founder & CEO, KonMari Media, Inc. (USA)
Miyuki creates immersive, story-driven audio that syncs naturally with visual media and live experiences. She delivered end-to-end production—from composition and sound design through mixing and mastering—and built a distinctive sonic identity across video, documentary, and event use. I was especially impressed by how she sampled a 100-year-old “Kurume gasuri” weaving machine and recontextualized Japanese craftsmanship through the global language of Lo-fi House. It wasn’t simple fusion; it was a thoughtful re-narration of Japanese sensibility for an international audience—work that was featured in New York Textile Month 2024. With a Professional Engineer (Japan) background and a practice informed by acoustic engineering and cognitive science, she brings both artistic clarity and technical intention to neurodiverse-accessible, inclusive sound design.
— Takumi Kawahara (Emmy Award–Winning Producer, Netflix / CEO, Konmari Media Inc. / Founder, Takumi Inc.)
Mike Hall | Record Producer. Mix / Master
Miyuki is an Amazing artist! Her music and beautiful skill working with audio textures are always inspiring and certainly a pleasure to work with.
ーMike Hall
Music Producer for Record and Film
Dave D’aranjo｜Broadway Bassist (Hamilton) / Recording Academy Voting Member (USA)
"I’ve known Miyuki for many years through performances and collaborations across Southeast Asia, including projects in Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore. From the start, she stood out as a strong, musical drummer with great feel, solid instincts, and an easygoing professionalism that made her a pleasure to work with. Over time, I’ve watched her expand her work beyond performance and take on broader creative roles. She approaches projects thoughtfully, communicates clearly, and follows through - qualities that matter just as much as musicianship in real-world collaborations. Miyuki brings an international perspective shaped by working across cultures and disciplines, and is a collaborator I’m always glad to work alongside"
ー Dave D'aranjo, Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass, Synth/Key Bass Recording Academy Member Bassist of the New York Broadway Musical "Hamilton" NYC-based Local 802 AFM Union Member
Curtis King｜Grammy Recognized Musician (USA)
“Miyuki (Ikuyi Minat) is an absolute rock’n’roll and blues star on the drums. (I can only imagine what she will do in the future… jazz/fusion/African/Latin/etc.) Her ability to create a rhythm of passion and tension is nothing short of remarkable. I have been a musician since the age of 2, and it is rare to find a music partner who brings out the best in me, and who brings out the best in the band, with a clear feeling that projects into the audience and beyond. Collaborating with Miyuki on every stage we have shared (from Japan, to Vietnam, to Macau) has been a thrilling experience for me and all those present. ”
— Curtis King, 54th GRAMMY® Recognized Musician Guitarist*, Vocalist & Trumpeter Bandleader of The Curtis King Band General Manager of Tower Records Singapore *Collaborated on "Mi Corazon Insiste" with Anand Bhatt, nominated at the 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards.
SAKATA ORIMONO, Traditional Textile Brand｜CEO, Mr. Sakata (JAPAN)
“For our New York exhibition, she created a beautiful piece of music. What moved us most was that she wove the sound of our looms—a lullaby-like noise we’ve grown up with—into the track itself.” — CEO, Mr. Sakata of Sakata Orimono (Japan’s only Kurume Kasuri textile maker)
Goku no Kimochi, Head SPA｜Master Therapist, Ms. Watanabe
"When we performed treatments with her music, guests fell asleep noticeably faster…We could feel the low frequencies resonating deep into the abdomen—it was incredibly soothing. The sound felt so rich and immersive that it reminded me of the deep sea."— Ms. Watanabe, Top Therapist from Goku no Kimochi (JAPAN)
BLOG
Discover the story of how our project took shape through meticulous research and the relentless pursuit of the perfect sonic experience. Our creative process and the heart of our founder’s mission.
