Masashi Takai

Masashi Takai is the chairman and president of Kinokuniya, a prominent Japanese bookstore chain. Under his leadership, Kinokuniya has become a key player in promoting cultural exchange between Taiwan and Japan, particularly through initiatives like the Taiwan Book Fair in Japan. Takai emphasizes the importance of bookstores as spaces for cultural engagement and understanding, advocating for deeper ties between the two nations in various sectors, including literature, business, and tourism.