This is Mr. Fumio Takashima, President and CEO of BALS Corporation, a leading Japanese interior design retailer. Mr. Takashima is seen here in the lobby of his corporate office in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. BALS owns and operates over 90 retail store in Japan including Franc Franc, Agito, BALS Tokyo, Herve Gambs, J. (J period), and Koufourou.