I had the great fortune and joy of working with Brad Hammond for 3 years co-leading groups of 15 University of Michigan students on mulit-layered experiences in Japan. Our students got to encounter Japan directly through internships, meals, homestays, cultural excursions and field visits to community leaders, natural wonders and gastronomic treats. Brad's ability to organize these experiences is unparalleled--he is thorough, detail oriented, a great communicator and always there for follow ups from the smallest query to the biggest challenges, all with grace and good humor.