ANNUAL REPORT 2019 TABLE FOR TWO USA
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
TOWARDS A WORLD OF HEALTHIER EATING Healthy School Meals & Food Education for All Children
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2019 ANNUAL REPORT
A Letter from the President
Dear TABLE FOR TWO USA Partners and Supporters, We appreciate your continued support for TABLE FOR TWO USA in 2019. Thanks to your generous support, we brought many smiles to children around the world by providing nutritious school meals and food education opportunities. Each Fall, more and more people participate in our annual campaign “Onigiri Action”. We provided 1.6 million school meals with 300,000 photos, and, as the title of our campaign promises, onigiri is changing the world! We find enthusiasm everywhere for this unique social action campaign. We delight in seeing fun and heartwarming photos from adults, teens, and children all over the world, and that they are stepping forward to make our world a better place.
With the positive responses from K-12 students, Wa-Shokuiku - Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!- was expanded to include 212 hands-on classes in 2019. We introduced new sessions and launched an online course targeting both high school and college age students as well as adult leaners. Based on the achievements and enthusiasm so far, this platform contains tremendous potential to reach a vast number of students in the U.S. and globally. We continue to forge new friendships and partnerships with schools, community organizations, corporations and government agencies. Let’s continue working together in the coming year to provide more fun and meaningful opportunities that lead toward a world of healthier eating! Sincerely, Mayumi Uejima-Carr
TABLE FOR TWO USA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Our Mission................................ 3 2019 At A Glance..................... 7 Our Programs............................ 9 1) Meal Sharing Program...... 11 2) ONIGIRI ACTION................ 15 3) Wa-Shokuiku...................... 21 Our Story..................................... 31 SDGs and Sustainability ........... 33 Our Supporters........................... 35 Financial..................................... 37 About Us..................................... 39 2
OUR MISSION
Eliminate Global Hunger
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TABLE FOR TWO USA seeks to tackle both sides of the global food imbalance by providing SCHOOL MEALS and FOOD EDUCATION to those in need. School Meals
Hunger
THE GLOBAL FOOD IMBALANCE
Obesity Food Education
& Reduce Obesity and health issues related to unhealthy eating
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Hunger
While about
1 billion
go
hungry,
Increasing Globally more than 820 million people faced hunger in 2018. A three year consecutive increase since 2015.
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1in 6
In 2017, 40 million people struggled with hunger in the United States.
1 in 6 children may not know where their next meal is coming from.
million
American
Feeding America. “Facts About Child Hunger in America.� Feeding America, 2017. Web accessed June 18, 2019.
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Obesity
2 billion suffer from obesity
and other health conditions associated with unhealthy eating.
Soaring Adult population with a BMI of 25 or higher increased from 4.7 billion in 1975 to 19.5 billion in 2015
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The prevalence of obesity has impacted about 93.3 million of US adults in 2015~2016
The prevalence of obesity was 39.8% in adults and 18.5% in youth
million
%
American
NCHS Data Brief No. 288 October 2017, Web accessed Oct 24, 2019.
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2019 AT A GLANCE
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Achievement in 2019 School Meals
ONIGIRI ACTION
More than
About
Wa-Shokuiku
9M
300K
1,937
were delivered to children in need in 2019 (International*).
were posted during the campaign (International*).
participated in our Wa-Shokuiku program.
School Gardens
ONIGIRI ACTION
Wa-Shokuiku
school meals
photos
Over
people
212
1.6M
1.6M school meals
classes/events
were delivered to children through the sustainable school garden project.
were delivered to children in need (International).
were provided all over the US.
School Meals
ONIGIRI ACTION
Wa-Shokuiku
More than
More than
73M meals
80
schools
Started Online Course
were delivered to children in need since 2007 as of Dec. 2019 (International*).
from elementary school to university participated in the US.
Wa-Shokuiku online ondemand courses were launched in 2019.
School meals
* The number of meals is total of number of meals provided through TFT International and TFT USA
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OUR PROGRAMS
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Three Core Programs
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Meal-Sharing Program
ONIGIRI ACTION
Wa-Shokuiku
Meal Sharing Model
Social Good Campaign
Food Education
TFT partners with corporations, schools, restaurants and consumer product companies, designating a healthy “TFT Meal.” For every “TFT Meal” sold, $0.25 is donated to provide one healthy school meal in local schools in the U.S. and East Africa.
TFT fans and supporters submit photos of their Onigiri related photos to the campaign website or their own social media with #OnigiriAction every fall. Sponsor companies donate 5 school meals per photo submitted.
Wa-Shokuiku - Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!is a unique food education program targeting American students. Children will learn about Japanese food and food ways through in-person / online activities to strengthen their bodies and minds.
Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!
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1: Meal Sharing Program We partnered with corporations and organization to provide healthier options in cafeterias, restaurants, and vending machines. Twenty-five cents from the proceeds are donated to provide school meals in areas of need.
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Highlighted Partnerships
Genji Sushi Bar in Whole Foods Markets across the U.S. Genji Sushi Bar, which organizes sushi bars in over 160 Whole Foods Market locations across the US, created a custom “TFT Roll” with brown rice, quinoa, avocado, and cucumber and "TFT Happy Bento".
Calbee North America Harvest Snaps Snack
Vending Machine Program
Calbee North America provided healthy snacks to events and schools. For every bag, Calbee donated 25 cents, enough to feed 80,000 children.
Companies, organizations, and schools work with their vending machine contractors to provide healthier snack options. A portion of the proceeds from the healthy TFT Vending Machine is donated to supporting our programs.
Bento (BentOn)
Sushi (Sushi Taro)
Our partner BentOn Café introduced Bento On Demand, allowing customers to select healthy TABLE FOR TWO choices from the items offered daily.
When you dine at Sushi Taro, Michelinstarred restaurant in DC, and order a sushi lunch bento box, 25 cents is donated. 12
Impact of Meal Sharing Program
Through our implementation partner organizations, we provide meals to schools in East Africa and local communities in the U.S.
# of meals provided 2019: 2007-2019:
9.1 million 73.9 million
meals meals
*The number of meals is total of number of meals provided through TFT International and TFT USA *TFT USA supports providing school meals in Kenya and Rwanda in East Africa.
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Graduation Rates
60% Ă 100%
Health Issues
27% Ă 4% (% of students who have physical development problem)
Children who eat properly in the school meals program increase concentration, enabling us to have longer classes. Students' grades have improved by about 20% compared to the ones before the school meals started. I feel happy when they do their best when studying. - Vincent (Teacher, Rwanda)
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2: ONIGIRI ACTION Onigiri Action is our fall annual social good campaign. Since its launch in 2015, the Onigiri Action campaign has fed millions of children in need around the world.
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How ONIGIRI ACTION Works Every time someone takes a photo of a Japanese rice ball and posts with #OnigiriAction during the campaign,
Five School Meals are Donated to Children in Need by Our Sponsoring Organizations.
New Feature in 2019
Handbook
Fun Photo Booth Props
Photo Event
We released ONIGIRI ACTION handbook to get more people to participate in the campaign. For those who don’t choose to make rice balls but are interested in the problem, we have prepared photo props. 16
Impact of ONIGIRI ACTION
Just in 45 days of 2019 campaign, around
300,000 Onigiri Photos
were posted, and over
1.6 million School Meals
were delivered, and more than
8,000 children
could be supported with warm school lunches for an entire year.
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Impact of ONIGIRI ACTION
Point
1
The campaign is growing every year 295,398 5,400 2015
108,815 2016
160,425
2017
201,023
2018
2019
increased by
500% in 4 years
Number of ONIGIRI photos posted during the campaign
Point
2
Participants from all over the US More than
80 schools
from elementary schools to universities in the US
Point
3
Sponsoring organizations from various fields USA Partners 2019
JAPAN Partners 2019
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Highlighted Partnerships
JAPAN-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS We worked with Japan-related organizations to hold Onigiri Action events, and share about our annual social good campaign. Photo: (Left) Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program, HAA, JAA, Consulate General of Japan in New York, Mitsui, U.S.-Japan Council, NY JA Lions Club, and NY de Volunteer (Right) Japan Foundation Los Angeles @ Japan House
PRIVATE CORPORATIONS Companies generously supported our events financially, as well as by donating products and ingredients. Even more, companies sent volunteers to join us in our efforts to make a difference. Photo: (Left) MUFG Union Bank, N.A., (Middle) Mitsui Fudosan America, Hines, ITOCHU International @1251 Office Building in NYC (Right) SMBC
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Highlighted Partnerships
SCHOOLS We worked with schools around the United States from elementary schools to colleges to hold Onigiri Action events, where students could make a difference around the world while learning about Japanese food culture.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Every year, we continue to expand the reach of our Onigiri Action campaign by working with local libraries, community centers, and more to encourage even more people to join our effort to feed children around the world. Photo: (Left) Community street festival (Middle) Co-working space (Right) Tanaka Farms
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3: Wa-Shokuiku Wa-Shokuiku - Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! is a unique Food Education Program in which American students will learn about healthy eating through Japanese food, known for one of the world‘s healthiest diet.
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Unique Wa-Shokuiku Program
Learn
Cook
Eat
Students learn about each topic
cook a few recipes to prepare a bento box
and enjoy eating!
Our Goal
Our goal is that students will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills regarding
Healthy Eating Habits to
Strengthen their Bodies and Minds
And prevent obesity and other health issues related to unhealthy eating.
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Japanese-Inspired Wa-Shokuiku combines two Japanese words
WA SHOKU = Japanese food
Why Japanese Food Education?
1in 5 Children
We promote healthy eating by providing “Wa-Shokuiku” Japanese-inspired food education, targeting students in the US, where about 1 in 5 children has obesity.
Students will learn Japanese cooking, balanced diet, nutrition, manners,
Various Japanese Recipes Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 23
Rice (Onigiri rice balls) Seafood & Seaweed (Tuna roll) Vegetables (Vegetable CHA-HAN) Soy Products (INARI-Sushi) B-class Cuisine (Ramen, Okonomiyaki) Japanese School Lunch (NIKUJAGA) Sweets (DORAYAKI), etc. 2019 ANNUAL REPORT
Food Education “Japanese food” & “food education.”
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SHOKU IKU = food education
Japanese food, which has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, is known as one of the healthiest diets in the world and is of great interest to people.
Japan is the only country in the world to implement the "Basic Law of Shokuiku" and have food education as a mandatory curriculum to cultivate a healthy mind and body.
In Japan, food education has multiple levels, not only eliminating obesity, but focusing on gratitude for food, inheritance of a rich food culture, and solving foodrelated problems in the world.
respect towards food, hygiene, food-related issues, and much more.
Japanese Food Culture & Concepts Ø 5 colors (balanced meal) Ø Harahachibu (eat to 80% full) Ø Itadakimasu (appreciation for food) Ø Mottainai (importance of not wasting) 24
Impact of Wa-Shokuiku
# of Wa-Shokuiku class/event provided in 2019
212 classes/events 1,937 students Identify a Balanced Meal
44% à 80%
The percentage of students who could correctly identify a balanced meal nearly doubled from 44% to 80%.
Confidence in Cooking
31% à 94%
93% & 99%
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The number of students who reported confidence in their Japanese cooking ability nearly tripled up to 94%.
Understanding on Itadakimasu & Mottainai 93% of the students understand the meaning behind the concepts of appreciation towards food “itadakimasu” “gochisosamadeshita”. 99% of the students understood mottainai concept.
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Impact of Wa-Shokuiku
Point
1
The program is expanding every year
Wa-Shokuiku Classes & Events / year
45 2017
145 2018
Point
Regular classes at public schools & after school programs
Point
Events with popular venues & organizations all over the US
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3
212 2019
Photo: (Left) Embassy of Japan, (Middle) National Geographic, (Right) Children’s Museum of Manhattan
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New Feature in 2019
Launched Online Course The Wa-Shokuiku online program is designed for students studying at home.
The on-demand program consists of 6 lessons and each lesson has 10 units. Students can learn at their own pace. Each lesson contains the fun educational videos, which were well received and helped engage the students.
Testimonials from students I really liked how the teachers responded to our posts. It made it feel like a live class. I think it’s wonderful that this course is raising awareness about issues about food scarcity and obesity.
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Thank you so much for making this course available. It’s something I look forward to be able to do everyday. It’s brought a lot of joy and fun! The teachers are so lovely toođ&#x;˜„ !
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New Feature in 2019
New Sessions Sweets / Dorayaki
Seasonal / New Year
Learning about sugar intake through Japanese sweets and manga culture
Learn about seasonal food from the perspective of seasons and traditions
Regional Cuisine / Nagano Prefecture Partnered with a Japanese local government famous for their longevity. Our curriculum developers created original content for the local cuisine and culture.
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Highlighted Partnerships
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDERS We worked with afterschool program providers to teach children about healthy eating with engaging, hands-on activities.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES By working with government agencies, we introduced our program to public schools around the U.S. Photo: (Left) Embassy of Japan, Washington, D.C. public schools (Right) Office of School Wellness, NYC Department of Education
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Highlighted Partnerships
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS We expanded the program by hosting events introducing healthy, vibrant Japanese cooking workshops at libraries, community centers, local museums, and more. Photo: (Left) The University of Texas at San Antonio (Right) Children's Museum of Manhattan
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS & STUDENTS High school teachers and students were engaged in Wa-Shokuiku by organizing classes and volunteering.
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OUR STORY
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Joe McDavid, Afterschool administrator, Polite Piggy, Washington, DC “We have had the pleasure of working with the Wa-Shokuiku Program for a year now. They have provided an amazing experience for our children by sharing their joy and talent by preparing delicious traditional and non-traditional Japanese dishes (some of which I have been lucky enough to try myself!), while also sharing aspects of Japanese culture. They have displayed a great deal of preparedness, and professionalism throughout our time together and have been a joy to work with. I highly recommend their services and hope to continue our professional relationship well into the future.”
Jeff d’Entremont, Dean of K-6 Student Life Moses Brown School, Providence, RI “I am responsible for organizing after school enrichment classes on a trimester basis for the 170 students in our division. We offer over 20 classes each trimester, including offerings as varied as world languages, sports, music, academic enrichment, robotics and engineering. Last spring we offered the Wa-Shokuiku program for the first time, and it was a tremendous success. The children loved the experience of learning something new about Japanese culture each week, and then preparing a delicious meal with familiar, and often unfamiliar, ingredients. I was very impressed with how prepared the instructors were for each lesson; all the ingredients and cookware were ready to go so that there was no down time for the children. In addition, the instructors demonstrated a high level of professionalism. They worked with me and adjusted their approach to accommodate the different personalities, behaviors and learning styles of the children in their class. We are excited to be offering Wa-Shokuiku again this fall and expect the class to become a regular offering in our after school enrichment program. “
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Towards a Sustainable World
Sustainable School Garden Project At the schools we support in Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania, innovative sustainable school gardens with irrigation pumps powered by solar energy have been built. Schools along with community members can grow vegetables and maize and sell the crops to purchase enough maize for school meals. Plus, children and community members can learn about agriculture practices, food, nutrition education and environmental conservation.
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Achieving SDGs
School meals provide a chance to acquire knowledge to get out of poverty
We try to end hunger by providing school meals to children in need
We teach how to eat healthy and provide balanced school meals
Providing school lunches increases the school attendance rate
We are achieving
7 of 17goals of
Donating to schools in need reduces inequality
Refuse-derived fuel is used to prepare school meals to protect the forest
Internationally, we partner with about 1,000 organizations
SDGs through our activities
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FINANCIAL
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Financial Information
INCOME
Management & General 4%
Other Revenue 6% Events Revenue 4%
Earmarked for Operations 48%
EXPENSES
Fundraising 8% Earmarked for Grants 42%
Program Services 88%
Earmarked for Grants $175,114
Program Services $332,004
Earmarked for Operations $198,830
Fundraising $30,762
Events Revenue $15,640
Management & General $13,632
Other Revenue $23,019 Total $412,603
Total $376,399
*This is preliminary data and final data will be published after the financial review is completed.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR
SUPPORT Companies generously supported our events financially, a well as by donating products and ingredients. Even more, companies sent volunteers to make our events success an join us in our efforts to make a difference.
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Our Partners Sponsoring Organizations
Implementing Partner Organizations
Embassy of Japan, Japan Foundation Los Angeles, Japan-America Society of Washington DC, National Geographic, NYC Department of Education, SanrioTanaka Farms, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Japanese Friendship Garden, Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program, HAA, JAA, Consulate General of Japan in New York, Mitsui, U.S.-Japan Council, NY JA Lions Club, and NY de Volunteer, University of Texas at San Antonio, Baroody Camps, Go Little Tokyo, Baltimore Sister Cities, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Supporters Akershus University, Hakubai, Taco Grill, Walt Whitman High School, Paros Verdes Peninsula High School, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Globalize DC, Melanie Dair, John Lee, Nancy Castro 38
ABOUT US TABLE FOR TWO initiative was initiated by and is an official affiliate of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders. As a non-profit organization which started in Japan and has expanded globally, TABLE FOR TWO USA has started the unique programs, Onigiri Action and Wa-Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!- featuring Japanese food culture to tackle on the critical health issues.
Japan SDGs Award ceremony held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence
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Timeline
2019
RECEIVED TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FROM THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT The ONIGIRI ACTION campaign received the Deputy-Chief’s Award (by the Minister for Foreign Affairs) at the third Japan SDGs awards ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s Office. TABLE FOR TWO received the 71st "Health and Culture Award" from the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare. Honoring the award, TFT was invited to an audience with their Majesties Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.
2017
WA-SHOKUIKU PROGRAM LAUNCHED
2015
ONIGIRI ACTION LAUNCHED
2013
SCHOOL MEALS PROVIDED IN USA
2010
TABLE FOR TWO USA STARTED
2008
MEAL SHARING PROGRAM LAUNCHED
2007
TABLE FOR TWO STARTED
In schools across the United States, we launched our Wa-Shokuiku – Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! program to bring Japanese-inspired nutrition and cooking education to American students.
TABLE FOR TWO launches the worldwide “Onigiri Action” campaign, an annual social good campaign to feed children in need by taking a photo.
TABLE FOR TWO USA began partnering with local schools to provide healthy school options to American students.
TABLE FOR TWO USA was launched in New York. A launch event was held at Columbia University featuring Professor Jeffrey Sachs.
The first TABLE FOR TWO Meal Sharing program was launched in Japan.
A group of young global leaders met at “Forum of Young Global Leaders” established by the World Economic Forum to begin developing the concept for TABLE FOR TWO.
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Our Team
Executive advisor Professor Jeffery Sacks
Ambassador Motoatsu Sakurai
Director of the Earth Institute; Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development at Columbia University; Special Advisor to UN
Former President of Japan Society New York; Former President of Mitsubishi International Corporation; Former Ambassador and Consul General of Japan in New York
Board of Directors Satoru Murase
Hideharu Kojima
Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
Managing Director, KPMG
Masahisa Kogure
Fumitsugu Tosu
Executive Director, TF International
Programe Officer, UN World Food Programme
Atsushi Kuromatsu
Daniel Goldstein
Business Development, Yamamotoyama
President, Mitery Associates
TABLE FOR TWO International: Founders James Kondo
President, Asia Pacific Initiative Foundation; Chairman, International House of Japan; Co-Chair of World Economic Forum
President of Enigmo Inc.
Kohey Takashima President of Oisix ra daichi Inc.
Motohisa Furukawa
Member of the House of Representatives
Kumi Fujisawa
Co-Founder of SophiaBank
Nobuo Domae
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Syokei Suda
Former Group Executive Vice President at Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
Chikara Funabashi
Keiichiro Asao
Kota Matsuda
Former Member of the House of Representatives
Founder of Tully’s Japan
Chairman of WiLL Seed Co. Lt
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Our Team
Core Members Mayumi Uejima-Carr Debra Samuels Merry White Nazumi Takeda Sanae Uchinaka Daiei Onoguchi Chie Abe
President of TABLE FOR TWO USA Curriculum Designer Academic Consultant Program Coordinator, Instructor Communications Planner Videographer, Online Curriculum Designer Nutrition Curriculum Designer
Advisors Masa Kogure Katsura Omori Koji Otani Chef Andy Matsuda Chef Nobu Yamazaki
Executive Director, TABLE FOR TWO International Professor at Yamagata University in Japan Teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School Sushi Chef Institute Owner Sushi Taro Chef
Instructors & Class Assistants Yumiko Tarr, Junko Stuart, Hiroko Deegan, Takako Taniwaki, Yu McKinster, Yuka Seyama, Nodoka Hiromoto, Seiko Nishida, Yumi Komatsudaira, Noriko Imura, Atsuko Namaki, Kana Koide, Setsu Matsuda, Joshua Evan Schlachet, Misaki Harada, Yukiko Sato, Sheri Lupoli, Katy Rourke Wilson, Hiroko Yano
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