Takeshi Kobayashi
In June 2003 Sakurai help co-found AP Bank, a non-profit bank, with a goal of tackling environmental problems. Along with music producer Takeshi Kobayashi, and world-renowned composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, the bank invests only in environmentally friendly projects such as renewable energy. Together the 3 men invested 100 million yen each. "AP" is short for both "Artists Power" and "Alternative Power".