How did you get involved in the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society? I am a former Marketing/Communications Executive with several Fortune 500 companies. I took early retirement to focus on hobbies and traveling. For the past ten years I have provided my many years of Marketing expertise to help Anime Conventions grow their base and overall business. I connected with the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society nearly 3 years ago to help the Board of Directors ensure long-term growth, stability and regional exposure. Basically, to help organization remain both competitive and financially sound. The end goal is to ensure the thousands of local and regional anime fans have a continued, reliable source of cultural and educational entertainment for many years to come. How long have you been interested in Japanese Culture? For decades. What lead you to become so interested in Japanese Culture? In my world travels the Japanese culture is both fascinating and beautiful. It’s my favorite country to visit. The people place an emphasis on a cultural heritage built on politeness based on a strong sense of family. Not to mention the geography is simply breathtaking. From the mountains, to the ocean, to the metropolis of Tokyo, it’s beauty is…
