Hirokazu Yamanashi

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance, annuities, and employee benefits programs. It operates through the US, and MetLife Holdings segments. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Victor Co. of Japan Ltd. manufactures and wholesales audio and video equipment and develops video game software. It also sells audio, visual, computer-related consumer, professional electronics, and media products. The company was founded on September 13, 1927 and is located in Yokohama, Japan.

Kenwood Corp. manufactures consumer electronic products. The company specializes in radio assemblies and repairs. It has operations in North America, Europe, China, Russia, Latin America, and Middle East. The company was founded on December 21, 1946 and is located in Hachioji-shi, Japan.

AlixPartners LLP engages in the provision of restructuring, consulting, and financial advisory services. It specializes in management consulting, strategic planning, corporate restructuring, go-to-market strategies, business growth and performance investments, and accelerated business transformation. The company was founded by Jay Alix in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of AXA SA, AXA Japan Holding Co., Ltd. is a leading insurance agency based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company provides a wide range of insurance products and services, including life insurance, medical insurance, cancer insurance, and insurance for those with chronic illnesses. AXA Japan Holding Co. is a member of the AXA group, the world's number one insurance brand for six consecutive years. The company offers a fulfilling reward system, a special product lineup, and generous management and sales support from AXA. AXA Japan Holding Co. is an expert in general, providing a wide range of experts about cancer, from the treatment of cancer to life support, such as cancer screening, prevention, and treatment, life, family, work, and money. The company supports customers in total before and after they get cancer.

AXA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. provides life insurance products and services for the chambers of commerce and industry across Japan. Its products are nonparticipating term insurance and medical care insurance. The company has alliances with Aioi Insurance and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to sell the nonlife policies and defined contribution pension plans, respectively. AXA Life insurance is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

New Otani Co., Ltd. owns and operates hotels and restaurants. The company was founded by Yonetaro Otani on January 18, 1963 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp.) engages in the broadcasting business. Its services include General TV, Educational TV, BS1, BS2 Premium, Radio 1, Radio 2, NHK World TV, NHK World Premium, and NHK World Radio Japan. The company was founded on March 22, 1925 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

IBM China/Hong Kong Ltd. provides information technology services. Its services range from outsourcing and maintenance to systems integration and management consulting. The firm also provides enterprise computing and data storage systems. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum.

Center for a New American Security is a non-profit organization which develops security and defense policies. It focuses on defense strategies and assessments, Asia-Pacific security, military, veterans, and society, Middle East security, and technology and national security. The organization was founded by Michèle Angelique Flournoy and Kurt Michael Campbell in January 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Konica Minolta, Inc., Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company provides various products and services such as photocopiers, printers, multifunctional peripherals, and digital printing systems. The company also offers solutions for document management, IT services, and healthcare. Konica Minolta Business Technologies has a global presence and serves customers worldwide.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. provides enterprise content, technology optimization, and cloud services. The firm offers business solutions, production print systems, industrial inkjet, and measuring instruments. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Part of AXA SA, Axa General Insurance Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund is a company ultimately controlled by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

The Asia Group LLC is an American company that provides market entry strategy, market access solutions, crisis management, and enterprise risk management services. The private company is based in Washington. The company also has a podcast called Tea Leaves that focuses on the Indo-Pacific region. The company was founded by Nirav Sudhir Patel and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Japan Association of Corporate Directors (JACD) is an association that includes top management, experts, academics, independent directors, and institutional investors. The non-profit company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The association is the only organization in Japan where management, experts, outside directors, institutional investors, etc. are gathered for the growth of Japanese companies. Since its establishment in 2001, JACD has been active in spreading and enlightening corporate governance. The Japanese company holds seminars specified in the corporate governance code to help people understand their roles and responsibilities, acquire necessary knowledge, and study appropriate updates. Anyone can participate in these seminars, even if they are not members.