Research Interest：
- Education Policy and Planning, Sociology of Education, Culturally Sustaining Education
Education：
- Master of International Studies, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Mar. 2021)
- Bachelor of Music, Tokyo College of Music, (Mar. 2004)
Experiences：
- English Instructor at Yamaha Music Japan CO. LTD. Yamaha English School (Sep. 2010 – Apr. 2013)
- Press Agent at Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV), JOCV Training Staff, Language Support and Materials Development Supporter at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Nihonmatsu Training Center (JICA, NTC) (Oct. 2006 – Oct. 2008)
- Dispatched to Republic of the Marshall Islands as Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) (Jul. 2004 – Jul. 2006
Publications：
- N/A
Academic Associations：
- Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
- Japan Society for Africa Educational Research (JSAER)
Academic Conference Presentation：
- Okuda, R. “Internal Efficiency of High School education in the Republic of the Marshall Islands”, Research proposal presented at the 2019 International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Waseda University, November 2019.
Language/ Skills：
- Japanese (Native), English (Fluent)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Message toPotential Candidates for Ogawa Seminar：
I have experience of teaching in Marshall Islands as a JOCV member. That was the turning point for my life and the reason why I was getting interested in education for and in developing countries. I am very honored to be a member of Prof. Ogawa Seminar. Professor Ogawa is a warmhearted person. He provides us well-defined and invaluable advice which are helpful for his students to achieve their career goals. Also, you will have many opportunities to acquire practical experience at International Organizations and related institutions of educational sectors through internship opportunities.
It has been a long story until reaching here. I feel strongly that it’s never too late to start for anything. Here is the place where a lot of students with various and international backgrounds are gathering together. Come to us and step forward for your future.
