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Director & CBO

Originally from Gifu Prefecture, he began his career as a government employee before joining Mercari, Inc.'s Management Strategy Office. At Mercari, he served as Manager of the Security & Privacy Division's Privacy Office and Data & Privacy DX. He later worked as a Manager at Accenture’s Strategy & Consulting Public Sector, focusing on global food export market strategies, research projects, and public sector initiatives related to education Digital Transformation. In 2021, he founded Publi Inc. and has since been involved in numerous research and pilot projects, as well as policy support for ministries and local governments.

Director of International Strategy Division

Originally from Ibaraki Prefecture, he has over 20 years of experience in international and domestic export-import operations, gained through roles at major retail and logistics companies. This includes overseas postings in the U.S. and Singapore. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to market development and building international logistics systems, spearheading and organizing numerous trade exhibitions in these regions.

International Strategy Division

Originally from Aichi Prefecture, he has over a decade of experience in international trade, primarily in the food division of a trading company. A licensed customs broker, he is highly skilled in customs procedures. He leveraged this expertise in a role at a foreign consulting firm, overseeing operations related to customs duties and government projects. He further expanded his experience by establishing a company in the import sector, where he managed trade operations and successfully launched food products into the international market.

International Strategy Division

Originally from China, she graduated from the Department of Economics at Tianjin Normal University and subsequently pursued a master's degree in Management Strategy at Japan's Kwansei Gakuin University. Her professional background includes developing and executing business strategy proposals and leading market planning initiatives at an IT company. She possesses expert-level skills in subsidy applications and budget planning. Fluent in Japanese, Chinese, and English, she excels in managing key communications with overseas clients. With direct experience in e-commerce site development and digital marketing, she is highly capable of driving and implementing Digital Transformation initiatives.

International Strategy Division

Originally from Kanagawa Prefecture, she graduated from a Canadian university and built expertise in Japanese-English translation and interpretation. She has managed international projects in the food industry and inbound tourism, conducted market research to support food export strategies, and worked directly with companies entering overseas markets. With skills in digital content production and social media management, she facilitates international communication and promotes Japanese food and agricultural products worldwide.

International Strategy Division

Originally from Tokyo, he moved to Akita Prefecture to attend Akita International University and later studied abroad in Sweden. During his studies, he worked as a student researcher at an advertising agency. Alongside, he engaged in export support for Akita’s regional specialties, gaining hands-on experience in market research, international trade show participation, business interpretation, and the management of multilingual material production alongside graphic design. Following graduation, he assumed the role of Overseas Sales Representative at a food manufacturing company. Having visited over 25 countries, he continues to deepen his understanding of diverse food cultures while working to bring Japan’s regional specialties to the international stage.