Chairman of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, Wilfred Wong presented a Letter of Appreciation to Chairman of Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF & TIFFCOM), Tom Yoda, at the opening ceremony of the 7th Asian Film Awards 2013 (Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center) on March18, 2013.

Serving as the Chairman of Tokyo International Film Festival since 2008, Mr. Yoda will bow out from chairmanship at the end of March and will be succeeded by Mr. Yasushi Shiina(Director-Executive Advisor, Kadokawa Pictures, Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd.) who has been appointed as Director General of TIFF and TIFFCOM,with effect from April 1.
While presenting the Letter of appreciation Mr. Wong congratulated him (Mr. Yoda) on his successful completion of his chairmanship and admired his leadership qualities, devotion and maintenance of friendship towards Hong Kong International Film Festival Society over the years.

Mr. Yoda was considered as the leading force behind the growth and consolidation of the festival and market with the signature green carpet and was the upholder of a positive relation between Hong Kong and Japan.