Sakurai & Co. was founded in Los Angeles in 1988, and opened its Tokyo office in 1990. Both offices cooperate with each other in providing support services mainly for multi-national entertainment.

■ Our People

Tokyo Office

【Managing Partner 】
Ken Sakurai
Professional Summary
Ken Sakurai founded Sakurai & Co., Los Angeles and Tokyo Office in 1988 and 1990, respectively. Prior to starting Sakurai& Co., he worked as an accounting auditor for Price Waterhouse, Tokyo Office as well as KPMG, Los Angeles Office.
Professional Association
Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (since 1982)
Education
Keio University, School of Business (1975)

 

【Partner】
Takako Sonoda
Professional Summary
After graduation, she started a career in banking and worked at Sumitomo Bank. She joined Sakurai & Co., Tokyo Office in 2006.
Professional Association
Tokyo Certified Public Tax Accountants’ Association (since 2012)
Education
Kobe University, Faculty of Economics (1988)

 

【Partner】
Kumi Kobayashi
Professional Summary
In 2002, she joined KPMG, Tokyo office (Dept. of Financial Service Group). She then worked for GCA Savvian, (Dept. of M&A Advisory) before joining Sakurai & Co. in 2016.
Professional Association
Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (since 2002)
Education
Hitotsubashi University, Faculty of Economics (2002)

 

【Of Counsel】
Makimi Yajima
Professional Summary
In 1979, she joined Deutsche Bank AG, Tokyo Branch (Dept. of Foreign Exchange). She then worked for KPMG Los Angeles Office and the Tokyo Office, before joining Sakurai & Co. in 1995.
Professional Association
Tokyo Certified Public Tax Accountants’ Association (1997)
Education
International Christian University, Dept. of General Education (since 1979) International Christian University, Graduate School Division of Public Administration, Accounting (1985)

Los Angeles Office

【Partner】
Mitsuko Cude
Professional Summary
Prior to joining Sakurai & Co., Los Angeles Office in 1989, she worked for KPMG Los Angeles Office.
Professional License
Certified Public Accountant (California) (since 1990)
Education
California State University, Los Angeles (1986)

 

【Manager】
Ming-Fang Tsui
Professional Summary
After graduation, she worked for Yoshihiko Kuroki CPA Office in Los Angeles. She joined Sakurai & Co., Los Angeles Office in 1989.
Professional License
Certified Public Accountant (California) (since 1986)
Education
California State University, Los Angeles (1980)