Steve Beimel, Founder.  As a long time Japan resident and founder of Esprit Travel & Tours, Steve Beimel has been involved with Japanese culture since the early 1970s. He holds an M.A. in Applied Counseling Psychology and runs A to B Seminars for goal clarification and attainment.

Michael Sonnenfeldt. 

American entrepreneur, philanthropist, political activist & passionate student of Japan's crafts. Founder and Chairman of TIGER 21, and Chairman of Earthjustice Action, MUUS & Company, and MUUS Climate Partners. Focus on climate-changing tech.

Alison Shapiro. 

A fresco painter and architectural restorer. She divides her time between Paris & Los Angeles. With experience as curator and manager at two art galleries, she originally studied art history at Duke University, and brings much-needed expertise to the team.

Kathy Krauth. 

A long-time high school teacher of history at the American School in Japan. An active member of Tokyo's expat community, she is currently working with the International Womens College in Bangladesh. She holds an M.A. in Japanese history.

Masamitsu Saito. 

Leading authority and collector of Japanese bamboo baskets and a forest  business owner. Saito coordinated major Japanese bamboo art basket exhibits involving Musee du quai Branly in Paris, Metropolitan Museum in NY, and Tomo Museum in Tokyo.

Keiko Kamei, Executive Director. Background in gallery management. She's worked with many galleries in the Tokyo area. Holds MA in art museum education from New York University. Keiko is based in Tokyo and Gunma and is a freelance art consultant and guide.