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Kazuhito Ito

Kazuhito Ito

After joining SoftBank Corp. in 2004, he played a key role in launching the company's enterprise business and developing business strategies, gaining extensive experience in new business development and corporate growth. In April 2019, he founded umamill Inc. through SoftBank's internal entrepreneurship program. Today, as part of the SoftBank Group, he leads a platform that supports the global export of Japanese food products, helping Japanese companies expand into international markets and promoting the growth of Japanese food exports worldwide.

Importing Japanese Food to the U.S. : FDA, FSVP & Labeling

Table of Contents Scope of This Guide Do Not Mistake FDA Import Requirements for a Product Approval System What U.S....

2026 Guide to Sourcing Matcha for the U.S. Market

Table of Contents Who This Guide Is For What Is Changing in Matcha Sourcing in 2026 How U.S. Buyers Should Determine...

When Japanese Restaurants Face Cost Pressure: Import Strategy Beyond Demand Signals

Eater NY's July 24 restaurant closing roundup reported that Wasabi Japanese Restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is...
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