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• Chinese Philosophy
• Ancient Chinese History
• Three Kingdoms Studies
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Professor Yoshihiro Watanabe is affiliated with Waseda University's School of Culture, Media and Society, holding a Doctorate in Literature from the University of Tsukuba. He serves as Specially Appointed Trustee for Cultural Advancement (2023-present) and Principal of Waseda Saga Junior/Senior High School (2018-present). His research focuses on Classical China's formation , Confucian philosophy , and Three Kingdoms history , with significant contributions to understanding Han Dynasty aristocracy, historical perception, and cross-cultural analysis. Key research areas include Classical Chinese historiography Major awards: 2017 Omae Memorial Academic Prize, 2002 Oriental Society Award Current projects: Interdisciplinary study of Classical China (2016-2027) Research trends show consistent focus on Three Kingdoms political/military thought Classical Chinese philosophical texts Historical narrative techniques Confucianism's role in governance Chinese-Japanese cultural exchange Comparative analysis of classical sources Scientific contributions : Author of 12 monographs including Formation of Classical China (2019) Published 51 peer-reviewed articles Principal investigator for three major grants (2005-2016) Regular media contributor for NHK programs since 2008

• Health workforce development
• Health information systems
• Food security and nutrition
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Professor Hirotsugu Aiga is a full-time Professor at the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University (Japan), with concurrent affiliation to the university’s Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN). He also serves as Adjunct Professor at The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and has held senior advisory roles with WHO, JICA, WFP, and the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies. Education PhD, Human Resources for Health – The University of Tokyo MSc, Environmental Health – The University of Tokyo MEng (ABD), Inorganic Polymer Chemistry – Waseda University BEng, Functional Polymer Chemistry – Waseda University Research Interests Professor Aiga’s work spans five overarching domains: Health workforce development – policy analysis, planning, and evaluation of national HRH systems across Cambodia, DRC, Fiji, Ghana, Tonga, Vietnam, and Vanuatu. Household food security & nutrition – development of international food-security guidelines and large-scale nutrition/mortality surveys in DRC, India, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and Sudan. Epidemiology of infectious diseases – diarrhoeal disease and neglected tropical diseases (Chagas, Buruli ulcer) in El Salvador, Ghana, Honduras, and the Philippines. Maternal and child health – design, implementation and evaluation of home-based records (Maternal & Child Health Handbooks) in Angola, Mozambique, and Vietnam. Health information systems – strengthening of facility- and population-based HIS/HMIS in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Pakistan, and South Africa. Recent Publication Trends Between 2022 and 2024 his peer-reviewed output focuses on community-based interventions to boost maternal health-service uptake in rural Ghana, risk factors for anaemia in pregnancy, COVID-19-related disruptions to food availability and affordability, and machine-learning-based high-resolution mapping of maternal-child health coverage in Nigeria. These studies combine rigorous epidemiological designs (quasi-experimental, interrupted time-series, cluster RCTs) with advanced analytics (machine learning, geospatial modelling) to inform evidence-based policy in low- and middle-income countries. Scientific Awards & Recognition No specific awards, medals or named fellowships are detailed in the provided text. Grants, Advising & Teaching Professor Aiga has served as principal investigator or senior adviser on multiple large-scale projects funded by JICA, WHO, WFP and other agencies. While the exact grant amounts are not listed, his responsibilities include overall study design, policy guidance, capacity-building of local research teams, and direct mentorship of Masters and Doctoral candidates enrolled at Nagasaki University. He currently teaches full-time in both the Masters and Doctoral programmes at the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health and has lectured at Kitasato University, the University of Tokyo, University of Geneva, Yokohama National University, and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Laboratory & Research Teams He leads Professor Hirotsugu Aiga’s Lab at Nagasaki University and collaborates with a multidisciplinary network of over 50 co-authors spanning Japan, Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, the U.S., Switzerland and beyond. Core partners include experts in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, nutrition, and health-systems modelling.

• Environmental Economics
• Sustainable Development
• Disaster Recovery Research
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Professor Shunji Matsuoka is a distinguished academic at Waseda University's Faculty of International Research and Education (Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies), where he serves as Director of both the Waseda Resilience Research Institute (WRRI) and the Fukushima Hirono Future Creation Research Center. With extensive expertise in environmental economics, disaster recovery, and international development, Professor Matsuoka has established himself as a leading scholar addressing some of the most pressing sustainability challenges of our time. Professor Matsuoka's academic journey began with his PhD from Hiroshima University after withdrawing from Kyoto University's Graduate School of Economics in 1988 with study certification. His career progressed from Hiroshima University, where he served as Lecturer at the Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences and later as Professor at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, to his current position at Waseda University since April 2007. His research interests span Environmental Economics , Sustainable Development , Disaster Recovery , and International Development Assistance , with particular focus on the intersection of policy, society, and environmental challenges. Professor Matsuoka's work on nuclear policy and the Fukushima disaster has made significant contributions to risk governance frameworks. His innovative approach integrates social acceptance theory with environmental policy analysis, creating new methodologies for understanding community resilience against complex disasters. His research demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary integration across economics, political science, and environmental studies. Professor Matsuoka's 15 most recent publications reveal an evolution from international development cooperation and environmental economics in Asia to contemporary focus areas including nuclear policy, social innovation, and Fukushima disaster lessons. His research consistently examines institutional mechanisms affecting environmental governance across multiple scales, from local communities to international agreements. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications. His professional recognition includes the Asian Economic Research Association's Outstanding Paper Award (2000) , reflecting the quality and impact of his scholarly contributions. Professor Matsuoka has secured substantial research funding from prestigious sources including JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research and Nippon Life Insurance Foundation Environmental Research Grant. His research projects span environmental impact assessment, nuclear waste disposal social acceptance, sustainable city development, and climate change adaptation. As Director of WRRI, he oversees interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on building societal resilience against complex disasters, fostering collaboration between academics, policymakers, and community stakeholders. Through his leadership of the Fukushima Hirono Future Creation Research Center, Professor Matsuoka transforms disaster lessons into practical frameworks for recovery and prevention. His 'dialogue spaces' research examines how science, politics, and society can collaboratively address 'difficult problems,' with particular focus on boundary knowledge workers who bridge different domains of expertise. His work on social acceptance models has significantly advanced understanding of how controversial environmental technologies can gain community support.

• Science Education
• Teacher Education
• Children's Conceptual Understanding
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Hiroyuki Sato is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, School of Education. He has held this position since April 2022, having previously served as Associate Professor at the same institution from September 2020 to March 2022. His academic journey includes faculty positions at University of Yamanashi and Saga University, with earlier experience as a junior high school teacher at Takehaya Junior High School attached to Tokyo Gakugei University and Toko Gakuen Junior and Senior High School. Dr. Sato earned his Doctor of Education from Tokyo Gakugei University (2003-2006) and his Master of Education from Yokohama National University. His educational background forms the foundation for his expertise in science education and teacher development. His research interests focus on children's conceptual understanding in science, particularly examining how students develop scientific concepts across physics, biology, and chemistry domains. He investigates children's naive conceptions, metacognitive strategies in science learning, and innovative teaching approaches that address common misconceptions. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical classroom applications. Dr. Sato's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contributions to science education, with particular emphasis on metacognitive regulation, information processing in science learning, and teacher education. His research often involves collaborative investigations with colleagues across Japanese institutions, resulting in numerous publications in leading Japanese science education journals. Japan Society for Science Education Paper Award (2020) for research on children's information selection in science learning Dr. Sato has secured multiple research grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including projects on information selection in science learning, development of science class composition support systems, and rhetoric to develop scientific thinking abilities. His research has direct implications for science curriculum development and teacher education programs. His work group focuses on collaborative science education research, examining children's scientific understanding through empirical classroom studies and developing practical teaching strategies based on these findings.

• Educational Technology
• Classroom Evaluation
• Media Teaching Materials Analysis
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Professor Tadao MIO is a distinguished faculty member at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences and Graduate School of Education. With extensive experience in educational technology, he has made significant contributions to classroom evaluation methodologies, media teaching materials analysis, and information education. His professional journey spans multiple academic institutions and research initiatives focused on improving educational practices. Professor MIO's educational background includes: Master of Education from Naruto University of Education Graduate studies in School Education at Naruto University of Education (1988) Bachelor's degree in Education from Kyoto University of Education (1986) Professor MIO's research interests center on practical applications of educational technology in classroom settings. His work examines how to effectively implement active learning methodologies, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and integrate technology into educational practices. He has particularly focused on programming education for non-technical students and addressing the challenges educators face when implementing new teaching approaches. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing sustainable teaching improvement. Professor MIO's publication record shows a clear progression toward addressing contemporary educational challenges, particularly in programming education and active learning implementation. His recent work demonstrates how classroom evaluation can inform teaching improvement and how educational technologies can be effectively integrated across different educational levels from early childhood through university education. His notable achievements include: WASEDA e-Teaching Award (2015) Japan Society for Educational Technology Paper Award (1998) Professor MIO has successfully led multiple research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, focusing on sustainable active learning classrooms and methods for evaluating teaching effectiveness. His grant work emphasizes practical applications that can be implemented by university faculty to improve student learning outcomes. He has mentored numerous students who have contributed to educational technology research, particularly in programming education and classroom evaluation methods. Professor MIO actively participates in research teams developing new methodologies for classroom improvement and educational technology implementation. His current work focuses on connecting active learning experiences across educational levels to create more cohesive learning pathways for students, with particular attention to how early educational experiences shape later learning in technology-related fields.

• Education
• Project Method
• American Progressive Education
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Takayuki Sato is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, School of Education, where he has held a professorship since 2011. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at the same institution from 2008-2011 and held teaching positions at Tamagawa University College of Education from 2000-2007. He was also a visiting scholar at Columbia University's Teachers College from 2016-2017. Dr. Sato earned his PhD in Education from Waseda University, with additional educational background including studies at Waseda University's Faculty of Education, Department of Education, and a Master's degree from the University of Chicago's Department of Education. His research focuses on American Progressive Education, particularly the Project Method, citizenship education, and the educational philosophies of John Dewey and William Heard Kilpatrick. His work examines how progressive educational theories were implemented in early 20th century America, with special attention to the relationship between school and community, moral education, and the formation of democratic citizens. Analyzing his extensive publication record, Sato's scholarly work reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of citizenship education and progressive educational practices. His research traces the historical development of concepts like the 'School as Social Center,' examines rituals of patriotism in American schools, and explores how project-based learning can balance individual and collaborative learning. His recent work increasingly addresses how diversity education has coexisted with Americanization efforts throughout educational history. 2001 Japan Dewey Society Research Encouragement Award Dr. Sato has received significant research funding, including multiple Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research projects examining citizenship education in progressive education, school social centers, and the spread of patriotic rituals in American schools. His research has been supported continuously since 2008, demonstrating the significance and impact of his scholarly contributions to the field of educational history. He actively contributes to educational practice through social activities including teacher training courses at Yokohama Municipal Sakuragaoka High School and lesson studies at Waseda Jitsugyo Elementary School, where he provides expert commentary on project-based teaching and information ethics education from a citizenship perspective.

• Education
• Lesson Development
• Classroom Management
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Hiroyuki Tanaka is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences since 2009, with prior roles at Osaka Kyoiku University (1994–2009). His research focuses on education, curriculum development, classroom management, active learning, AI integration in pedagogy, and moral education innovations. He has led 15+ JSPS-funded projects, including AI-driven inquiry learning models and classroom competency frameworks. Education: Master of Arts (Osaka University) Key affiliations: Waseda University, Japan Society of Educational Technology Research interests include AI applications in education , self-development learning models , and multimedia-based teaching . Notable trends in his publications involve cross-disciplinary inquiry-based learning , generative AI tools , and ethical digital practices for K-12 education. Books and manuals like "Theory and Practice of Moral Education Lesson" (2025) and "Useful in the classroom! How to use ChatGPT for teachers" (2024) highlight his work bridging technology with traditional pedagogy. His grants from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science focus on curriculum innovation and classroom competency systems .

• Japanese language education
• learning environment design
• collaborative learning
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Professor Yoko Tateoka is a distinguished faculty member at Waseda University's Faculty of International Research and Education, Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics. With a Ph.D. in Education from Waseda University, she has established herself as a leading expert in Japanese language education, specializing in collaborative learning, learning environment design, and teacher development. Dr. Tateoka completed her doctoral program at Waseda University's Graduate School of Education. Her academic journey includes positions as an associate professor at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Studies and Tokai University International Student Education Center before joining Waseda University as a professor in 2007. Professor Tateoka's research focuses on innovative approaches to Japanese language education, particularly examining how collaborative learning environments can enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding. Her work emphasizes practical research, teacher education, and the design of learning environments that foster dialogue, interaction, and meaningful educational experiences. She has pioneered approaches to peer learning and critical reading in Japanese language instruction. Analysis of Professor Tateoka's recent publications reveals a strong focus on contemporary challenges in Japanese language education, particularly regarding teacher professional development, career sustainability, and adapting to multicultural contexts. Her work increasingly addresses how language education can support foreign talent integration into Japanese society, with emphasis on 'verbal collaboration practice' and designing learning environments for diverse classrooms. Academic Activities Contribution Award (2018) Member of The Japanese Language Education Association Member of Japanese Society of Educational Psychology Member of Japan Reading Association Professor Tateoka supervises numerous graduate students and leads collaborative research projects across Asia. Her 'dialogical teacher training' approach has created learning communities that extend beyond traditional training sessions. She directs the 'Collaborative Learning Research Society' and has developed workshop tools for Japanese language teacher professional development, focusing on creating environments where teachers can reflect on and improve their practice through peer collaboration.

• Disaster Management
• Business Continuity Planning
• Risk Management
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Tetsuya Torayashiki is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Center for Data Science, specializing in disaster management, business continuity planning, and resilience research. With extensive experience across multiple Japanese institutions including Tohoku University and University of Hyogo, his work bridges academic research with practical applications in disaster risk reduction. Education Background: 2012.04 - 2015.03: Doctoral Course, Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences, Kansai University 2010.04 - 2012.03: Master Course, Graduate School of Societal Safety Sciences, Kansai University 2006.04 - 2010.03: Faculty of Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kansai University Torayashiki's research focuses on understanding how businesses and communities can better prepare for and recover from disasters. His work spans economic statistics, business administration, social systems engineering, and disaster prevention engineering. He has made significant contributions to understanding public-private partnerships during disasters, business continuity management, and the challenges of stranded commuters during major seismic events. His research often examines lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake and applies them to prepare for future disasters like the anticipated Nankai Trough earthquake. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on practical disaster management solutions, with recent work examining temporary shelter planning for stranded commuters, business continuity during power outages, and the effectiveness of public-private disaster response partnerships. His research combines quantitative analysis with field studies to develop actionable insights for policymakers and businesses. Scientific Awards: 2023 Regional Security Society Annual Outstanding Paper Award 2024 Regional Security Society Encouragement award 2021 Institute of Social Safety Science (ISSS) BCAOO 2019 International Institute of Disaster Science, Northeastern University Excellent Poster Award 2017 Tohoku University-affiliated research institute consortium Winner Torayashiki has secured multiple research grants from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including current projects on quantifying resilience as a transformative force (2025-2030) and assessing post-disaster industrial recovery support methods. He actively contributes to policy development through committee memberships with organizations like the Regional Security Society and the Natural Disaster Research Council. As part of the Waseda University Center for Data Science, he leads research on applying data science methodologies to disaster management challenges and contributes to the Regional Safety Academy Summer School program, which trains the next generation of disaster management professionals.

• Educational Psychology
• Action Research
• Lesson Study
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Noriyuki Inoue, Ph.D. (Columbia University), is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences. With prior faculty roles at the University of San Diego (Associate Professor), University of Saint Joseph (Assistant Professor), and Teikyo Post University (Instructor), he specializes in educational psychology, action research, lesson study, and inquiry-based teaching. Ph.D. & M.A., Columbia University M.Ed., Harvard University Editor-in-Chief, Japanese Journal of Research on Educator Transformation His research explores social-emotional learning , teacher reasoning , and epistemological pluralism , with recent work on non-cognitive skills and cross-cultural educational innovation. Publications in Teaching and Teacher Education and others analyze consensus-building ('neriage') in Japanese mathematics pedagogy and teacher decision-making. Key awards include the 2014 University Professorship Award and 2010 Distinguished Faculty Award from the University of San Diego, plus a Fulbright Scholarship (1992). He leads international collaborations on lesson study and teacher development projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science .

• Medical law
• Bioethics
• Pediatric Ethics
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Megumu Yokono is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in medical law and bioethics. With a Master of Laws from Waseda University, she has held her current position since 2011 and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution. She has extensive experience in national and international committees related to genomic medicine, ethics, and law, including multiple roles with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and various professional societies. Her work bridges legal frameworks with ethical considerations in emerging medical technologies. 2000.04-2005.03: Waseda University Graduate School of Law (Master of Laws) 1997.04-2000.03: Waseda University Graduate School of Law 1993.04-1997.03: Waseda University School of Law Megumu Yokono's research focuses on the intersection of law, ethics, and medicine, with particular emphasis on Medical Law , Bioethics , Pediatric Ethics , and ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Issues) . Her work examines how legal frameworks can address challenges in genomic medicine, patient privacy, and informed consent. She investigates issues surrounding genetic discrimination, particularly in life insurance contexts, and explores the ethical implications of whole-genome analysis. Her research also covers data ethics in medical research, patient and public involvement in genomic studies, and the legal aspects of reproductive technologies. Yokono's scholarship demonstrates how comparative legal analysis can inform Japanese policy development in rapidly evolving medical fields. Yokono's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the evolving legal and ethical landscape of genomic medicine in Japan. Her work examines the implementation of the Genomic Medicine Promotion Act, privacy protections for medical data, and the challenges of preventing genetic discrimination. She has documented the development of Japanese genome research regulations over two decades, highlighting key lessons for future policy. Her scholarship increasingly addresses practical implementation issues, including patient and public involvement in national genomic projects, ethical review processes, and the specific challenges of applying genomic medicine across the lifespan from prenatal to pediatric care. Her work consistently bridges theoretical ethical frameworks with practical regulatory solutions. No specific awards mentioned in the provided information While specific students aren't listed, Professor Yokono has served as a mentor through various research projects and committees. She leads multiple significant research initiatives, including "Research into ethical, legal, and social issues related to whole-genome analysis of humans" (2021) and "Building Legal Policy to Close ELSI Lag for Fair Use of Gene Information" (2022-2026). Her grant portfolio includes projects funded by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. These projects focus on developing ethical frameworks for genomic medicine, addressing genetic discrimination, and creating sustainable governance models for medical data usage. She has also contributed to international research collaborations, particularly with Oxford University where she served as an academic visitor. Professor Yokono is affiliated with multiple research entities at Waseda University, including the Center for Data Science and Center for Higher Education Studies. She serves as a Concurrent Researcher at both centers, indicating her interdisciplinary approach. She is also connected to the Global Education Center at Waseda. Her committee work shows strong connections with national research infrastructure, particularly through her involvement with the National Center for Child Health and Development Research Ethics Committee and various AMED (Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development) initiatives. Her leadership in developing the Certified Research Ethics Professionals system demonstrates her role in building research ethics capacity across Japan.

• Economic theory
• Economic statistics
• Economic policy
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Saang Joon Baak serves as Professor at Waseda University's School of International Liberal Studies, where he specializes in international economics with particular focus on East Asian economic relations. His academic profile demonstrates a sustained research trajectory examining exchange rate dynamics, international trade patterns, and competitive relationships between Asian economies. Dr. Baak earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1997 following graduate and undergraduate studies at Seoul National University. His academic career includes research positions at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade (1997-1999) before joining Waseda University. He maintains concurrent appointments with the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies and the Graduate School of Economics. His research interests center on heterogeneous expectations in foreign exchange markets, dynamic economic modeling, exchange rate volatility, and international trade competition, particularly examining relationships between China, Japan, and Korea. Dr. Baak employs sophisticated econometric techniques including time series analysis, panel data methods, and structural modeling to investigate complex economic phenomena at detailed commodity levels. Analysis of Dr. Baak's publication record reveals consistent scholarly output with evolving methodological sophistication. His work demonstrates progression from foundational studies on exchange rate volatility to more recent investigations of currency misalignments during significant economic periods like Abenomics. His research shows particular attention to structural breaks in economic relationships following major events like the Great Recession. Dr. Baak maintains an active teaching schedule across multiple semesters, instructing undergraduate courses in Macroeconomics and Statistics while supervising doctoral research in Applied Macroeconometrics. His current research projects, funded through organizations like the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, focus on US-China trade tensions, structural changes in exchange rate effects, and investment behavior among Japanese manufacturing firms, reflecting his ongoing contribution to understanding evolving Asian economic dynamics.

• Inclusive Education
• Universal Design for Learning
• Special Needs Education
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Professor Atsuko Takahashi is affiliated with Waseda University Graduate School of Education , where she contributes to research and practice in Inclusive Education , Special Needs Education , and School Clinical Psychology . Her work focuses on universal design for learning, developmental counseling, and creating systems for educational support in diverse classrooms. Committee Member, Japan Association of School Educational Counseling Training Committee (1999–present) Professional Member, Japan Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education Professional Member, Japan Academy of Learning Disabilities Research Themes : Atsuko Takahashi has led studies on inclusive education systems, teacher collaboration models, and universal design for learning (UDL). Her work emphasizes consultative approaches to support children with developmental challenges, school improvement through feedback loops, and cross-cultural adaptations of clinical practices. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (2016–2019) on UDL implementation Comparative analysis of Finnish and Japanese school counseling systems Development of support frameworks for children with attachment disorders Academic Contributions : She has authored/co-authored publications spanning classroom management strategies, assessment tools for special needs education, and collaborative approaches to educational counseling. Her research trends highlight the integration of clinical psychology into school settings and the evolution of inclusive systems. International Work : She participated in a 2021–2022 initiative to observe inclusive education practices in primary and secondary schools in Umeå and Stockholm, Sweden, focusing on support mechanisms for diverse learners.

• Japanese as a Second Language (JSL)
• Biliteracy development
• Child language acquisition
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Makiko Ikegami is Professor at Waseda University’s Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics and a concurrent researcher at the Center for Japanese Language. Holding an M.A. in Japanese Language and Culture from Ochanomizu University, she has spent over two decades leading large-scale JSPS projects on how children—bilingual, deaf, or immigrant—acquire Japanese literacy. She is vice-editor of several practical JSL textbooks and a board member of the Intercultural Education Society and the Japanese Language Education Association. Education: Tsuda College, Faculty of Arts and Science (B.A.) Ochanomizu University, M.A. in Japanese Language and Culture Research focus: Ikegami’s work integrates longitudinal fieldwork, digital assessment tools (ATLAN and a web-based multi-layer composition analyzer), and classroom ethnography to clarify how diverse young learners develop Japanese reading/writing. Her findings feed directly into teacher-training workshops, JSL curriculum design, and policy briefs for local boards of education. Publications trend: Her recent articles cluster around three themes: (1) municipal-level support systems for foreign pupils, (2) developmental patterns of biliteracy in German-Japanese and Chinese-Japanese children, and (3) instructional strategies that fuse language scaffolding with subject-matter learning—especially mathematics. Grants & awards: She has continuously held JSPS Kaken-hi grants since 2008, totaling nine principal-investigator projects that developed assessment instruments, bilingual curricula, and nationwide teacher networks. No competitive awards or medals are explicitly listed. Teaching & supervision: At Waseda she offers a full cycle of graduate courses—introductory seminars, research methodology, practical teaching practicums, and both Master’s and Doctoral supervision—devoted to Japanese applied linguistics and plurilingual education. Labs & teams: She leads the “Collaborative Practical Research” group that links elementary schools in Sumida, Hamamatsu, Ota and overseas supplementary schools to refine JSL lesson study and open-access teaching resources.

• Education
• Educational psychology
• Educational technology
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Tadashi ASADA is a Professor at the School of Human Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences at Waseda University. With a Master's degree from Osaka University's Graduate School of Human Sciences (1985) and a Bachelor's degree from Osaka University's Faculty of Human Sciences (1982), he has established himself as a leading researcher in education, educational psychology, and educational technology. His research interests focus on teacher education, curriculum development, action research, mentoring, school learning, and the development of self-concept. ASADA's work explores the cognitive processes of teachers, classroom management strategies across developmental stages, and the implementation of school-based research (kounai-ken). He has extensively studied how teachers make decisions, develop expertise, and manage classrooms effectively while considering students' developmental needs. ASADA's recent publications (2023-2024) examine expert teachers' cognition processes, classroom management behaviors across elementary grades, and the teachability of nursing concepts. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications for teacher development, with an emphasis on understanding the relationship between teacher cognition, classroom management, and student learning outcomes. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical classroom applications. Japanese Society for Educational Technology Research Incentive Award (前任校) 1994.10 ASADA has led numerous research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, focusing on mentoring systems for novice teachers, teacher cognitive development, and educational technology applications. His work on the VR-based teacher training platform represents innovative approaches to capturing and transmitting teacher 'waza' (crafts/skills). He has also contributed significantly to understanding the role of kounai-ken (in-school lesson study) in teacher professional development, demonstrating how school-based collaborative inquiry supports individual teacher growth. His research extends to e-learning systems development, particularly through Waseda University's e-School initiative, where he has explored the effectiveness of live video streaming in online education and developed frameworks for evaluating student performance in technology-enhanced learning environments.