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JapanFest 2024

September 12, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

JapanFest 2024

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Yoshi Domoto, Jim Whitcomb, Sachi Nakato

Yoshi Domoto/The Japan-America Society of Georgia

The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) is a non-profit organization with the mission to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and Georgia through business, culture, education, public affairs, and social networking.

JapanFest is the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast celebrating Japanese culture through a wide variety of performing arts, martial arts demonstrations, hands-on workshops, authentic food, company displays, and cultural exhibitions.

JapanFest will be held at the Gas South Convention Center on September 21-22, 2024, commemorating 50+ years of Georgia-Japan relations this year.

Sachi Nakato/Nakato Japanese Restaurant

Nakato Japanese Restaurant is an authentic Japanese family-owned restaurant serving dinner-both traditional and Hibachi/Teppanyaki style favorites, along with the freshest selection of Sushi in Atlanta. They have the unique ability to provide a fine dining experience as well as a great group dining atmosphere in their high energy Hibachi area.

Jim Whitcomb/Toyo Tires North America

Toyo Tires is a global brand recognized for its innovation in engineering, design, quality, performance and excellent customer service. Toyo has operations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Yoshi Domoto with JapanFest, Kris Miller with Hoshizaki America, Jessica Cork with YKK Corporation, and Brian Lee with Beard Papa’s

September 1, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Yoshi Domoto with JapanFest, Kris Miller with Hoshizaki America, Jessica Cork with YKK Corporation, and Brian Lee with Beard Papa's

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Yoshi Domoto, Kris Miller, Jessica Cork, Brian Lee

Yoshi Domoto/The Japan-America Society of Georgia & JapanFest

The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the State of Georgia through business, culture, education, public affairs, and social networking. One of its biggest events is JapanFest Atlanta, the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, which will be held September 17-18, 2022, at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth.

Kris Miller/Hoshizaki America

Hoshizaki is the world leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of products for the foodservice industry including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, display cases and dispensers. With corporate headquarters in Peachtree City, GA and a second manufacturing facility in Griffin, GA, Hoshizaki America employs over 1000 people nationwide. Their attention to detail, continuous innovation, and commitment to the highest standards ensures that their customers have exceptional quality products. Hoshizaki has earned ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year multiple years in a row for superior energy efficiency achievements.

Jessica Cork/YKK Corporation of America

YKK Corportaion of America solves the most complex fastening and attaching challenges. Since the company’s founding in Tokyo in 1934, YKK has continuously set industry standards for quality, innovation, and sustainability in the production of zippers, plastic hardware, hook and loop fasteners, webbing tapes, and snap and buttons. Guided by the CYCLE OF GOODNESS® philosophy – no one prospers without rendering benefit to others – YKK aims to contribute to a sustainable society through its products and manufacturing operations and constantly seeks new ways to serve the changing needs of its customers while at the same time investing in its employees and giving back to its communities.

Brian Lee/Beard Papa’s Peachtree Corners

Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been baking the world’s best cream puffs. They began in Japan and have expanded to over 400 stores in 15 countries and territories. They are committed to bring you a pastry that is super oishii! (delicious!)

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Carolyn Beldsoe with NAC Consultants and Yoshi Domoto with JapanFest

September 12, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Carolyn Beldsoe with NAC Consultants and Yoshi Domoto with JapanFest

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Mike Sammond, Carolyn Bledsoe, Yoshi Domoto, Steven Julian

Carolyn Bledsoe/NAC Consultants

NAC Consultants provides strategic guidance and assistance in workforce and economic development to public and private entities, government and community-based organizations.

NAC Consultants’ services include: Creating team approaches and seamless systems to address employers’ need of skilled workers, implementing change management to enhance programmatic outcome, and developing sector strategies and community driven programs with community and technical colleges as the nexus for training.

Yoshi Domoto/Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest

The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the state of Georgia through establishing and promoting ties and programs in the areas of business, culture, customs, education, commerce, politics, and social networking. One of its biggest events is JapanFest Atlanta. JapanFest is the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast. JapanFest will celebrate the special economic and cultural bond Japan and Georgia share together.

Yoshi Domoto with Japan-America Society of Georgia & JapanFest, Brittany Luiz with American Tombow and Masae Okura with Taylor English Duma

August 16, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Yoshi Domoto with Japan-America Society of Georgia & JapanFest, Brittany Luiz with American Tombow and Masae Okura with Taylor English Duma

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Brittany Luiz, Yoshi Domoto, Masae Okura

Yoshi Domoto/Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest

The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the state of Georgia through establishing and promoting ties and programs in the areas of business, culture, customs, education, commerce, politics, and social networking. One of its biggest events is JapanFest Atlanta. JapanFest is the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast. Held September 15-16, 2018 at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, the festival will celebrate the special economic and cultural bond Japan and Georgia share together.

Brittany Luiz/American Tombow

Tombow is today’s market leader for arts, crafts and office products. Serving consumers and businesses around the globe, Tombow was established in Japan in 1913 as the wood-case pencil provider for Japanese students. Since these beginnings, they have upheld a history of unparalleled customer service. Tombow has grown the company’s portfolio to a worldwide provider of art markers, liquid glue and adhesive tape, fine writing pens, correction tape, drawing pencils, colored pencils and erasers manufactured in facilities located in Japan, Vietnam and Thailand. Worldwide operating divisions distribute Tombow branded products in their respective geographies.

Masae Y. Okura/Taylor English Duma

Taylor English Duma LLP is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Built from the ground up to provide highest-quality legal services for optimal value, the firm combines the best aspects of a traditional law firm with seasoned attorneys managing their practices remotely throughout the United States. Their attorneys work each day to provide timely, creative, and cost-effective counsel to help clients solve problems and achieve goals. Taylor English Duma represents all types of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups to individuals. A 2018 recipient of Forbes Small Giants award, the firm is the Georgia law firm member of Geneva Group International (GGI), the leading worldwide alliance of accounting and law firms.

Yoshi Domoto of Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest, Bill Strang of TOTO USA and Aiyana Mathews of Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge

September 2, 2015 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Yoshi Domoto of Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest, Bill Strang of TOTO USA and Aiyana Mathews of Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge

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Dom Rainey, Aiyana Mathews, Bill Strang, Yoshi Domoto

Yoshi Domoto/Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest

JapanFest Weekend, the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, will be held September 19-20, 2015 at the Gwinnett Convention Center from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. Japan is the number one foreign investor in Georgia and JapanFest celebrates the special economic and cultural bond Japan and Georgia share together.

The Japan-America Society (JASG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and the State of Georgia. They work with other international organizations and institutions to build appreciation of international culture and commerce in Georgia.

Bill Strang/TOTO USA

In 1989, in response to the state’s dramatic drought conditions and the growing need for water conservation, TOTO USA was established in California. With the TOTO Global Group’s reputation for manufacturing high efficiency toilets in Japan, TOTO quickly became the favorite of both U.S. water conservation experts and consumers as its toilets reduced water consumption while providing effective flushing performance. More than 25 years later, TOTO USA is a leader in the North American residential and commercial bathroom products market, offering a full line of plumbing fixtures, fittings, and accessories that are designed to create an enjoyable bathroom experience.

TOTO’s premium plumbing products are often the first choice of architects, designers, engineers, developers and others who seek the highest quality products for their projects, both residential and commercial. TOTO products can be found in many of the world’s most prestigious homes, condominiums, hotels, resorts, airports, stadiums, restaurants, office buildings and other structures whose standards demand the highest levels of performance design and aesthetics.

Today, TOTO is recognized as one of the world’s largest plumbing products manufacturers and is globally recognized as a leader in research and development, engineering, sustainability, and performance design for the bathroom. TOTO is committed to innovating products that benefit people, protect the planet and conserve water. More than 1,500 TOTO engineers work to achieve this seamless integration of performance and innovation. We’ve captured the breadth of our efforts in three simple words that will lead you to a wealth of TOTO data and innovation information: People, Planet, Water

Aiyana Mathews/Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge

Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge offers a different kind of travel experience. They are a team of trusted travel advisors who specialize in personalized experiences based on their own extensive knowledge, experience, global contacts and an understanding of the modern traveler’s needs.

Whether it’s wine tasting in Argentina, pitching a tent in the desert at Burning Man, or dancing the night away in Ibiza, Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge’s travel experts can help create memorable experiences. They have excellent personal relationships with festival organizers, the best hotels, and local tour operators around the world. Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge’s team regularly participates in these events and visits each property to ensure that they advise their clients appropriately. Exceptional service is their hallmark.

Jessica Cork with YKK Corp. of America, Yoshi Domoto with JapanFest, and Sachi Nakato with Nakato Japanese Restaurant

September 4, 2014 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Jessica Cork with YKK Corp. of America, Yoshi Domoto with JapanFest, and Sachi Nakato with Nakato Japanese Restaurant

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Mike Sammond, Jessica Cork, Yoshi Domoto, Sachi Nakato, Steven Julien — Mike Sammond, Jessica Cork, Yoshi Domoto, Sachi Nakato, Steven Julian

Jessica Cork/YKK Corp. of America

Located in Marietta, Georgia, YKK Corporation of America is the western hemisphere parent of YKK Corporation’s North and Central America Group. Geographically, this Group consists of 12 dynamic operating companies spread across five time zones covering Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and Colombia, South America. YKK first entered the United States as a zipper distributor in 1960, set up a sales office in Atlanta in 1970, and in 1972 purchased 54 acres in Macon, one of the first Japanese companies to set up operations in Georgia. YKK now employs more than 1,200 Georgians in 3.5 million square feet of manufacturing and office space in Macon, Dublin, Marietta and Austell.

Yoshi Domoto/JapanFest & JASG

JapanFest Weekend, the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, will be held September 20-21, 2014 at the Gwinnett Convention Center from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. Japan is the number one foreign investor in Georgia and JapanFest celebrates the special economic and cultural bond Japan and Georgia share together.

Sachi Nakato/Nakato Japanese Restaurant

Nakato is the longest running Japanese Restaurant in Atlanta. Nakato is third generation family owned and operated, and has been serving Atlanta since 1972.

Jay Bandy with Goliath Consulting Group and Yoshi Domoto with Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest

September 19, 2013 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Jay Bandy with Goliath Consulting Group and Yoshi Domoto with Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest

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Jay Bandy/Goliath Consulting Group

Restaurant consulting firms are a specialized group of companies that supply business strategy and solutions to independent restaurants to multi-national chains. Since they are strictly B2B companies, the general public many times are not aware they exist, and in some cases, restaurateurs as well. The services provided by restaurant consulting firms cover every area of the business from site, selection, design and construction management to business planning and concept development, to training, operations, supply chain and marketing and the list continues.

Goliath Consulting Group specializes in making restaurants more profitable by improving operations and training, building strategic growth plans, and creating breakthrough marketing plans. They also have the tools and resources to grow your concept from one restaurant to 100 and beyond.

Yoshi Domoto/Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest

JapanFest Weekend, the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, will be held September 21-22, 2013 at the Gwinnett Center from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. Japan is the number one foreign investor in Georgia and JapanFest celebrates the special economic and cultural bond Japan and Georgia share together.