Hiroshi Ichikura

Hiroshi Ichikura
一倉 宏
Born (1955-02-14) February 14, 1955[1]
Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan
Citizenship
  • Japan
EducationUniversity of Tsukuba
Occupations
  • Copywriter
  • creative director
  • lyricist
Years active1978–present
Website1-kura.com

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.[3] 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.[4][5] 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.[6]

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.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. 1 2 "Hiroshi Ichikura's profile". Tsukuba University Fund (in Japanese). University of Tsukuba. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "「宣伝会議賞」攻略のコツ　審査員・一倉宏さんに聞いてみた : 読売新聞". Yomiuri Shimbun (in Japanese). 12 October 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "HALL OF FAME" (in Japanese). 東京コピーライターズクラブ（TCC）. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "TCC殿堂入り記念で、本人解説による『一倉宏のコピー100TEN』開催". AdverTimes. (in Japanese). Kaigi Group. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "言葉の達人/コピーライター,作詞家：一倉宏さん". 歌ネット (in Japanese). Page One. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "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. Archived from the original on 2024-06-13. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
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