On June 23, 2017, MIF has made an official announcement that Prof. Toshiaki HASHIMOTO, Executive Director of Tokai University was appointed to be the new MIF’s Chairperson the Board of Directors and Mr. Tatsuo SEKINO was appointed to be the new Executive Director effective immediately. Mr. SEKINO will serve concurrently as Executive Director and Secretary General. Both gentlemen commented that they will do their best for the prosperity of MIF.