Approximately 200 guests were invited to the Japanese American National Museum Tateuchi Democracy Forum for an afternoon of lively discussions with some of the most influential voices in culture, design and gastronomy – including the leadership of The Broad and Pace, as well as Tokyo-based JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles advisors.
Opening Remarks
Akira Chiba, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles
Yuko Kaifu, President of Japan House Los Angeles
Panel One| Space/Design: Portals for Discovery
Junji Tanigawa, Founder and CEO of JTQ
Rich Cherry, Former Deputy Director of The Broad
Elizabeth Sullivan, President of PACE Palo Alto/Art + Tech
Edward P. Gallagher, President and CEO of Scandinavia House
Panel Two | Curating Taste
Shujiro Kusumoto, President and CEO of Cafe Company
Masaki Yokokawa, CEO of Welcome
Kenichi Watanabe, Founder of Genki Japan
Sylvan Mishima Brackett, Chef and Owner of Izakaya Rintaro
