Profile

CEO Profile

Graduated from Kansai University.
Fluent in both English and Japanese.
Employed with a Japanese Airlines for 9+ years.
In May 2007, established The Opener Co., Ltd. and began importing fine selections of Italian wines directly from Italy to Japan.
In June 2007, produced the successful wine event called, “Wine in the Shrine” that delivered an evening of fine Italian wines, gourmet foods, live Jazz performances, Japanese culture and artistic performances; together at a famous and ancient Japanese Shrine.
In October 2009, began managing and operating the Champagne and Wine bar, “La Chandelle” with sister.
In April 2010, named CEO and became the sole proprietor of La Chandelle Champagne and Wine bar.
In January 2014, received Wine Australia Scholarship Award. A short movie of WSET Awards and Graduation Ceremony 2014.
In December 2014, began operating the Champagne Dining, “Le Coeur”
In December 2015, published the first wine book “How to overcome the difficulty of choosing a wine & order with confidence!!” (Shuwa System Co.,Ltd.)

Regular Wine Column on Kitanippon shimbun Newspaper, June - December 2015
Kitanippon shimbun Newspaper, issued on August 27, 2012.”A person born in Toyama pref. who’s currently living in Tokyo”