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  • Do Not Hesitate to Open New Doors

    Mario M. Toyotoshi
    H.E. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Paraguay to Japan
    B.A., then Division of Social Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, June 1994

  • Creating businesses that not only generate profit but also enrich nature. I want to continue to take on new challenges, drawing on the dialogue skills gained at ICU.

    Yutaka Okano
    Environmental Strategy Planning Group, Nippon Electrical Corporation (NEC)
    2000 B.A., Division of Natural Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Striving to Cultivate Individuals Who Can Respect Different Values and Cultures

    So Ota
    Teacher at Emmanuel College, Australia
    March 2012 B.A. (Major: Media, Communication & Culture, Minor: Language Education), ICU College of Liberal Arts, Division of Arts and Sciences

  • Valuing the Sincerity of Using Words to their Fullest, as Learned at ICU

    Arika Shiga
    Director, Obuse Town Library Machi Tosho Terrasow
    September 2016 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Major: Sociology, Minor: Japanese Studies)

  • How ICU’s Challenge-Embracing Mindset Shaped My Career Journey

    OH, Jun young
    ohora Japan country manager
    2015 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Major in Physics)

  • Encountering the Liberal Arts — Opportunities for Unexpected Personal Change, Growth, and Enjoying the Future

    Takaaki Inokuchi
    Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Project Manager
    2007 B.A., Division of Social Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Why I chose a space-related job

    Saori Watanabe
    Flight Director (J-FLIGHT), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
    B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Major in Physics), ICU College of Liberal Arts, Division of Arts and Sciences, March 2018

  • Applying ICU's Japanese Language and English Literature Learnings to Shape a Career in Words

    Heidi Karino
    Owner of Kotonoha Bloom
    2003 B.A., Division of Humanities (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Kaori Shimazaki's Entrepreneurial Journey

    Kaori Shimazaki
    CEO, SAKE Generation, Inc.
    2000 B.A., Division of Social Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • In Pursuit of “My Passion” and “Making the World a Better Place” -- Discovery of the World of Fermentation

    Lina Sakai
    Founder & CEO, Fermenstation Co., Ltd.
    1995 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (International Relations)

  • Going to ICU is Connected to Why I Work as a Conductor

    Yoshihiro Hanaoka
    Conductor
    Graduated from ICU College of Liberal Arts, Division of Humanities (then) in March 2002

  • Enjoying Japanese art in the world with ICU's open-mind approach

    Koto Sadamura
    Curator of the Israel Goldman Collection
    Visiting Researcher in the Department of Asia, British Museum
    Graduated from the ICU College of Liberal Arts, June 2005

  • Asking about the waste we throw away each day could bring hidden issues to light.

    Momona Otsuka
    Chief Environmental Officer, 
    BIG EYE COMPANY Co.,Ltd
    Kami Katsu Zero Waste Center
    2020 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Major:Public Policy, Minor:Environmental Studies)

  • I want you to have confidence you can change the world.

    Keisuke Hanyuda
    Managing Director & CEO, Owls Consulting Group, Inc.
    March 2000 B.A., Division of Social Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Seeking to Unravel the Mysteries of the Genes that Control Aging and Longevity to Support Human Health

    Ayane Maruichi
    PhD candidate in Endocrinology (G3), University of California, Berkeley
    B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Major in Biology), ICU College of Liberal Arts Division of Arts and Sciences, March 2020
    M.A. in Natural Sciences (5-year Program), ICU, March 2021

  • Encountering the Path of Research in the Liberal Arts

    Mayako Shibagaki
    Master’s Program (Second Year Graduate Student), Harvard University
    June 2020 B.A., Division of Arts and Sciences, College of Liberal Arts (Major: History, Minor: Chemistry)

  • The liberal arts continue to impact my work

    Matthias Schepers
    President and Representative Director of Volkswagen Group Japan and Brand Director of Audi Japan
    1997 B.A., Division of International Relations (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • How the Free Academic Environment at ICU Helped Me Find My Authentic Self

    Mari Niwa
    Cofounder and CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) Ideal Leaders Co., Ltd.
    2005 B.A., Division of Natural Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • The “Sense of Appreciation” Born of a Liberal Arts Education Will Lead to World Peace

    Tamami Hotsuki
    Executive Officer, NPO MIRATUKU
    2003 B.A., Division of International Relations (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Critical Thinking and Liberal Arts Lay the Foundations for Tackling Complex Environmental Problems and Sustainability Challenges

    TOBAI, Sadayosi
    Chief Executive Officer, WWF Japan
    1990 B.A., Division of Natural Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Creating a Society Where Left-Behind Children Can Move Forward in Life

    Mio Kojima
    Executive Director, AIDS Orphan Support NGO PLAS
    2006 B.A., Division of International Relations (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Weaving Local History and Culture into Cuisine,
    an Approach Nurtured by ICU's Liberal Arts Education

    Yutaka Kitazaki
    Executive Chef and Food Creator,
    Culinary Operations, Jiyujin Inc.
    1996 B.A., Division of Humanities (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • “Ability to Think by Yourself” “Ability to Find Problems and Solve Them” Nurture the Skills and Mindset Required to Operate Successfully in Any Environment.

    Daniel Silva
    T&C Strategy & Operations Manager,
    Amazon Web Services, Inc.
    2010 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (International Relations)

  • Bringing Japanese Animation to a Global Audience Using a Solid Foundation of Skills Cultivated at ICU

    Akane Hagino
    Deputy General Manager
    New Office Relocation Project, Administration Division
    Sunrise Inc.

    2003 B.A., Division of Languages (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Acknowledge Diversity and Take a Step Back to Survey the Whole Scene

    Misaki N. Natsuaki, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor, University of California, Riverside
    1998 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Education)
    2001 M.A. in ICU Graduate School of Education

  • A tireless devotion to international cooperation

    Harumi Kodama
    Representative, Japanese Representative Office, Asian Development Bank
    1992 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Social Sciences)
    1994 M.A. in ICU Graduate School of Public Administration

  • Learn values not influenced by any country

    Lee Utsumi
    Owner of Lee's Bread
    1986 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (humanities)

  • Desire to convey Japan’s charm to the world through daikagura

    Michiyo Kagami
    Daikagura performer
    2000 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Social Sciences)

  • Creating business where “aspiration” and “will” can shine

    Hideki Fukamachi
    CEO, GEMSTONE Inc.
    Business Producer and Management Coach
    2003 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (International Relations)

  • Developing ability to pursue research in the real world where there is no dichotomy between arts and sciences

    Yasu Morita
    Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst
    1992 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Biology)

  • Continuously taking on the challenge to see how far I can go in a global business

    Kazumi Noyama
    Store manager, IKEA Japan K.K.
    2006 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Social Sciences)

  • For a future where everyone can fully utilize his/her own genetic information

    Tomohiro Takano
    Co-Founder & CEO, AWAKENS, Inc.
    2011 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Social Sciences)
    2013 M.A. in ICU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Public Economics in Public Policy and Social Research Program)

  • The OriHime business requires knowledge in both the arts and sciences

    Aki Yuki
    Co-founder, COO of Ory Lab Inc.
    2012 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (major in economics)

  • It’s important to take action yourself if you disagree with something

    Yukiko Muto
    Executive Officer of Uber Japan, Co., Ltd. President of Uber Eats, Japan
    1998 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Social Sciences)

  • Elevate our humanity with advanced digital technology

    Nobutaka (Nobu) Ide
    President and CEO Wacom Co. Ltd., Japan
    1993 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Social Sciences)
    1995 M.A. in ICU Graduate School of Public Administration

  • To solve the unsolved mysteries of the universe

    Kazuhiro Sekiguchi
    Professor, Division of Optical and Infrared Astronomy, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
    1981 B.A., Division of Natural Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts

  • Important to Understand Distinguishing Features and Values of Each Country

    Tobias Stahl
    Localization Project Manager, Localization Division, Square Enix Co., Ltd.
    1997 B.A. Division of International Relations (then), College of Liberal Arts
  • Naoe Yakiya
    Director, UN WFP Japan Relations Office
    1996 B.A., Division of International Relations (then), College of Liberal Arts
  • Matthew Berzins
    Supply Chain and Procurement division, en world Japan K. K.
    2009 B.A. Division of Languages (then), College of Liberal Arts
  • Yusuke Yasuda
    Representative, Kizuki Group (Kizuki Co., Ltd., and NPO Kizuki )
    Graduated from the then Division of International Studies College of Liberal Arts, in 2008
  • Yoko Narahashi

    Director, lyricist, Casting Director, representative of the UPS ACADEMY, which nurtures actors for the global stage
    1969 B.A., Division of Languages (then), College of Liberal Arts
  • Tania Kadokura

    Culinary Specialist
    1989 B.A., Division of Languages (then), College of Liberal Arts
  • Andrew Neuman

    Cognizant Japan KK
    Project Manager
    Came to ICU from UC Davis in 1984 as an international exchange student to study for one year
  • Round-Table Talk with ICU Alumni Working for Google Japan LLC (2/2)
  • Round-Table Talk with ICU Alumni Working for Google Japan LLC (1/2)
  • Sakura Shishika

    Flight Operations, Boeing 737 Flight Crew Office, First Officer Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.
    2008 B.A., Division of Education (then), College of Liberal Arts
  • Junichiro Kosaka

    Senior Liaison Associate, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Japan
    1994 B.A., Division of Social Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts
    1996 M.A. in ICU Graduate School of Public Administration
  • Keiko Sugimoto

    Team Leader of Cell Function Research Team at RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science,
    1993 B.A., Division of Natural Sciences (then), College of Liberal Arts
  • Sachiko Kusukawa

    Honorary Professor in History of Science at the University of Cambridge,
    1986 B.A., Division of Humanities (then), College of Liberal Arts
  • Yukari Ishida

    NPO Free the Children Japan (FTCJ)
    2014 B.A. in Arts and Sciences (Development Studies)
  • Koji Tokumasu

    President of Asia Rugby,
    March 1974 Graduated of ICU’s College of Liberal Arts, Division of Education
  • Yoshimi Horiuchi

    Director, Always Reading Caravan Association (NGO in Thailand)
    Graduate of ICU’s College of Liberal Arts, Division of Languages (March 2007)
  • Motohide Yoshikawa

    H.E. Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations(at the time of interview),
    March 1974 Graduate of ICU’s College of Liberal Arts, Division of Social Sciences.
  • Kazuo Hirai

    Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President and CEO of Sony Corporation,
    March 1984 Graduate of ICU’s College of Liberal Arts, Division of Social Sciences
  • Warren Stanislaus

    Graduated University of Oxford June 2013,
    Graduated ICU June 2011

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