Born and raised in Tokyo, I am passionate about promoting a deeper understanding of Japanese food culture to a global audience. I do so on my radio show/podcast (www.heritageradionetwork.org/series/japan-eats/) and consult for the Japanese government and the Japanese food industry. I served as a judge on the TV show “Iron Chef America” regularly and have an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, an MSc from London School of Economics & Political Science. Follow me on instagram @akikok99nyc.