Carl Kay '78

Carl Kay, class of 1978, is the founder and president of Tokyo Way, a company specializing in experiential tours of the Tokyo area. He conceived the idea of founding Tokyo Way during a meditation retreat at Engakuji temple in Kamakura, Japan. Carl previously served as president of the Harvard Club of Japan. His initial interest in Japanese poetry as an undergraduate in East Asian Studies later informed the decisions he made when building his career. A 2013 Harvard Gazette piece, as part of a series covering Harvard's deep ties to Asia, highlights the path Carl took after graduating as an EAS concentrator.