We Say Sayonara to Aki and Marc

The Japan America Society has lost two of its key staff members. Aki Watanuki, who has been the Society's administrative assistant and membership coordinator, has decided to return to Japan. Marc Hitzig, who has been our programs director and the logistical genius behind the annual Sakura Matsuri, has become the events manager for a Washington DC catering firm, 3Citron.

We all are going to miss Aki and Marc very much and wish them great success in their future endeavors. Aki promises to return to the States someday to attend graduate school; and as for Marc, he continues to be an active member of our Society and a (very important) volunteer for this year's Sakura Matsuri.