ABOUT

リクルートで12年間メディア作り（紙・ネット・メルマガ・会員向けサービスなど編集企画全般からイベントまで）に主に携わり、CSR事業の一貫とでギャラリー運営企画や若手アーティストの発掘支援のプロジェクト、著名アーティストの回顧展、東北被災地支援のチャリティプロジェクトなども担当。 フリーランスとなってからは調理師免許を取得し、日本の食文化の普及・活性化の活動を展開。日本の食文化を豊洲市場や日本各地の生産者・仲卸とタッグを組んで発信中。2015年にスタートしたワークショップ「おいしい塩干教室」は魚食文化にフォーカスした人気シリーズ企画。欧州の料理人と日本の調理専門学校をつなぎ、和食文化を推進するプロジェクトには通訳兼プロジェクトマネジメントの立ち位置で参加。現在は、日本の本物の武道文化を世界に発信する新メディアの構築に参画中。

Mito Ikemizu holds a B.A. in Art History from the Department of Literature in University of Tokyo. She is now a freelancer managing a wide range of projects such as holding events, creating phone applications, and helping charities with fundraising. She worked for Recruit Holdings Co., a global advertising agency, for twelve years. During her time at Recruit, Mito acquired extensive knowledge and experience in the communication industry such as media planning and production, and magazine and website editing. She also learned the importance of teamwork and networking to develop and succeed projects. Additionally, Mito has been active in the social sector as a pro bono consultant. Through managing art gallery projects, she developed strong interest in corporate social responsibility. As an exhibition curator at GUARDIAN GARDEN, she coordinated a charity project supporting Tohoku. In 2012, the project raised 4,000,000 Yen all of which was donated to organizations working in the disaster area. Through JWLI, Mito was inspired by the sophisticated management and leadership style practiced by the nonprofit sector in Boston. She learned management and operation skills for small organizations and gained more insight about women’s roles in society. She also learned how women developed their leadership skills in the U.S. and how those skills are applicable to women in Japan. After returning to Japan, Mito has been creating a sustainable network and support system for Japanese local cultures and handicraftsmen. She also started her own business utilizing her experience, skills, and networks acquired through JWLI.