About
Mission Statement
Delivering the Taste of Japan
The purpose of this Association is to elevate the status of Japanese cuisine and expand its market across the United States.
Based in New York, we serve as a hub for the Japanese food community, fostering connections among restaurants, industry professionals, and partners.
We are committed to promoting and revitalizing Japanese food culture through a range of initiatives, including providing educational support on topics such as the history of Japanese cuisine, human resource management, and culinary techniques. We also support restaurants in addressing the challenges they face and, in collaboration with partner organizations, contribute to creating a fair and sustainable environment for the industry.
Board of Directors and Advisors
Board Member
Naoki Kinoshita
- President
President, Ankino Planning LLC Former CEO, Restaurant Nippon
Erina Yoshida
- Vice President
Angel Share
Rona Tison
- Secretary
EVP Itoen North America
Kazutaka Mori
- Treasurer
Retired Partner KPMG
Takashi Sato
- Board Member
San J Int’l, Inc.
Kenshiro Uki
- Board Member
Sun Noodle
Takuya Kato
- Board Member
Sushi Yasuda
Taiki Wakayama
- Board Member
W&E Hospitality
Ami Nakanishi
- Board Member
Mutual Trading
Makoto Suzuki
- Board Member
Brooklyn Ball Factory
Keita Sato
- Board Member
Hatsuhana Restaruant
Kakusaburo Sakurai
- Board Member
Wasan
Izuru Yoshimoto
- Board Member
Ootoya
EL Kamada
- Board Member
Executive Adviser
Kazutaka Kato
- Executive Adviser
Japan NPO
Yosuke Honjo
- Executive Adviser
Itoen North America, Inc.
Chef Financial Officer
Riko Iinuma
Advisor
Motoatsu Sakurai
- Advisor
NPO, Gov Affair
Josh Oonishi
- Advisor
Health & Hygiene
Nobu Matsuhisa
- Advisor
Nobu Restaurant
Tadao Yoshida
- Advisor
Japan Village
Tomoko Oomori
- Advisor
Katsu Zen USA
Our Partners
