KEY PEOPLE
Pure Professionalism
SHISUI TORII
Founder
Shisui Torii is a junior at Bethesda Chevy Chase (BCC) High School. Under stay home order amid COVID-19, he found that a lot of activities and competitions such as the language bowl for students have been cancelled. In order to provide an online opportunity to students at all levels of Japanese learners all over the world, he started this online project. He hopes this project promotes respect of each culture. Shisui plays ice hockey for the school, and french horn in various ensembles. He received Jacob Curtis Award from ASA and 2nd place of Maryland BioGENEius challenge. In spare time, he enjoys reading sci-fi books, composition of electronic music and computer.
BUNJIRO YAMADA
Treasurer
Bunjiro Yamada is a junior at Harrison High school. Bunjiro has a Japanese origin. He has lived in New York for 9 years and in Japan for 5 years. He is very athletic and enjoys playing soccer, cross country and runs track.
KOTA MURAKAMI
Communication Officer
Kota Murakami (display name) is a first year student at High school in Sapporo, Japan. He oversees Kanji-related social post for organization. Kota loves reading and gardening.