In the summer of 1979, former Beatles member John Lennon visited Japan with his wife, Yoko Ono. Lennon and Ono browsed MILKBOY, a pioneer store in the 1970s Japanese punk scene. Lennon discovered Hakusan eyeglasses in the store and took a personal liking to the unique eyewear. Soon after, Hakusan Masachika was introduced to John Lennon through MILKBOY's owner.

Hakusan then became John Lennon's main eyewear supplier, bringing their wide variety of sturdy, stylish glasses to Lennon's suites whenever he was in town. Hakusan Masachika and John Lennon got along well due to their common interest in eyeglasses Many frame styles were presented to John, but the "Mayfair" celluloid handmade glasses were his favorite. He purchased them in clear,caramel and honey-orange. Hakusan custom crafted three different color lenses for the three frames.