PLOT Ilona
Ilona Plot is an Israeli illustrator and artist specializing in work inspired by Japanese culture. She holds a B.Des. in Visual Communication from Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art, with a specialization in illustration. Through her artistic practice, Ilona works to strengthen the connection between Japanese and Israeli culture. Her work explores traditional Japan, […]
FUX Shai
Designer and founder of the clothing brand Ground Global. His background as a practical engineer in landscape Architecture led him into the disciplined world of professional tailoring and garment construction.In his work, Shai collaborates with Japanese suppliers and sources authentic textiles, maintaining a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and material. He aims to build a meaningful […]
IZRAELI Sigal
Founder and Director of the leading Japanese Language Center ”日本語センター” . holds an M.A. in East Asian Studies from Tel Aviv University. She studied Japanese in Japan and holds the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 certification. For over three decades, Sigal has lived and breathed the Japanese language and culture. She lectures and initiates Japanese […]
ASHER Noa
Noa Asher was nominated as the Chairperson of the of the Israel Japan Chamber of Commerce and Friendship Society on January 8th, 2026. Noa Asher is the CEO of NTT Innovation Laboratory Israel since 2021, serving as the strategic bridge between Israel’s innovation ecosystem and the NTT Group worldwide. NTT is one of the largest […]
SMARA Iris
GIMMON Eli (PhD)
Eli Gimmon is a Japanese culture enthusiast since his first visit to Japan in early 1990s. Then he joined the Israel-Japan chamber of friendship and for many years he has been a member of the Chamber’s steering committee. Eli is currently a full professor of management and Dean of Engineering at Shenkar College in Israel […]
SIDERER Yona (PhD)
Starting as a chemistry fellowship student at Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan I was attracted to the Japanese culture and the Chinese-Japanese characters, kanji. Since 2010 I research the history of chemistry as a visiting scholar and during visits at Nichibunken, the International Research Center for Japanese Studies in Kyoto.A chronological line of the […]
BARRABE Gabi
GB Trade & Marketing Ltd. is a renowned second-generation global jewelry manufacturer. Since its inception, GB’s experienced staff has been active in both European and Japanese markets, supplying some of the most prestigious jewelers in several capital cities. Our philosophy is built on a foundation of constant innovation, the development of special models, and maintaining […]
MISHLY Yaron
You can refer to KIN-Japan organization’s departments with 3 aspects:* KIN-industry: IND 4.0 & Agri products- as this is our foundation* KIN-TECH: M&As, VC, matching partners, investors, startups…roadshows, seminars, conferences – as this is our dreams and visions* KIN-TOUR: boutique hotels, restaurant, bar, tour guide services etc.. – as this is our spirit & soul
KALMANSON Neta
“Falling in love with the magic of Japan, led me to explore this fascinating country in depth, including learning the language and culture and longstanding expertise in business culture in Japan, while representing Israeli companies and Japanese. The fact that I was lucky enough to win a scholarship for a master’s degree in economics (MONBUKAGAKUSHO, […]