Responsible for operation of all aspects of the largest Japanese cultural centre outside of Japan. Representative of the JCCC for media and public relations; hosted events for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan, Princess Takamado, Japanese Ambassador and Consul General, Japanese and Canadian corporate leadersEstablished on-going partnerships and attracted $7 million in investment from major Japanese corporations; marketing initiatives in cooperation with Japan Society of New York, Japan Foundation, Consulate General of Japan, Shokokai of Chicago.Increased yearly revenues from $650,000 to $2.5 million in 10 years through expanded programmes, partnerships, membership and community relations.Founded and acts as Director/Co-programmer of Toronto Japanese Film Festival. Japanese film reviewer for Nikkei Voice newspaper and BENTOBOX magazine.Raised in excess of $15 million from corporate, government, foundations and individuals; these funds were applied to major expansion of the facility including building of a 10,000 sq. ft. performance hall.Leadership role in the JCCC's Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, raising $1.5 million for scholarships in stricken Tohoku region.Built partnerships with major Japanese corporations, Japanese Consulate of Toronto, Embassy of Japan, Japan Foundation, Japan External Trade Organization, Urasenke Tea Society of Japan, Royal Ontario Museum, Gardner Museum, Toronto International Film Festival and Japanese Centres internationally. Created new organizational model and operational processes in order to meet increased scope of JCCC.Delivered Japanese business protocol seminars for North America businesses entering Japanese market or partnering in joint ventures in CanadaReceived Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Commendation on behalf of the JCCC for enhancing Japan-Canada relations in Ontario