Matthew Edward Bellman.

He is originally from Canada and has lived in Japan for over 28 years. He speaks Japanese, English, and French.

With his signature long white beard, he transitioned from a professional business English instructor to becoming Santa Claus.

In early 2023, he renamed his company from Bellman Dynamics Co., Ltd. to Santa Japan Co., Ltd.

His mission is to share Japanese culture and the values of Christmas with the world through education and entertainment.

His activities are wide-ranging, including creating original Christmas-themed picture books, performing at events, presenting original songs, and hosting storytelling sessions that bring smiles to people of all ages.

His dream is to become the most well-known and beloved Santa in Japan.