Satoko Yamada

• Born in Nagoya City

• Studied abroad in Spain and the United States and has long been involved in international exchange.

• Former Counselor at the Aichi Prefecture International Exchange Association

• Former Part-time Lecturer at Aichi Prefectural High Schools

• Former Civilian Interpreter for the Aichi Prefectural Police Headquarters and Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office.

• Former Volunteer for the AFS Intercultural Programs Foundation (Okazaki Branch Director, Japan Association Public Relations Committee Member)

• Former Director of the Kita-Nagoya City International Exchange Association

• North Nagoya City Board of Education, Board of Education Member

• Rin Kimono Classroom Organizer

In 2012, her husband was appointed as the ambassador for Tobeyaki pottery. This inspired her to introduce Japanese traditional crafts, especially ceramics, which she has always loved, to both domestic and international audiences. In addition to cultivating people’s rich sensibilities, she is actively working to support craftspeople to ensure the transfer of skills to the next generation.