Research Interest：
- Sociology of Education, Teenage pregnancy, Gender, Comprehensive sexuality education, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Education and Labor market, Education Gap, Adult Learning, Japanese-language education
Education：
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (March, 2025)
- Master of International Studies, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (March, 2019)
- Bachelor of Intercultural Studies, Poole Gakuin University, Faculty of Intercultural Studies (March, 2007)
Experiences：
- Research Fellow, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University (Apr. 2025-Present)
- Part-time teacher at St. Andrew’s University (Apr. 2025-Present)
- Part-time teacher at Setsunan University (Apr. 2024- Present)
- Part-time teacher at Kyoto Seizan Collage Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course (Oct. 2023-Mar. 2025)
- Part-time teacher at St. Andrew’s University of Education (Oct. 2023- 2025)
- Kobe University SPRING Scholarship Awardee, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) (Apr. 2022-Mar.2024)
- Japanese teacher at HAYAMA International Language School (Apr. 2023-Mar. 2024)
- School clerk at Tezukayama Gakuin University (Oct. 2020-Mar. 2023)
- Coordinator staff at HAYAMA International Language School (Oct. 2019- Oct. 2020)
- Assistant staff at authorized NPO ICAN (May. 2019-Aug. 2019)
- English teacher at ECC Co., Ltd. (Jan. 2019-Sep. 2019)
- Purchase and product management at Clay Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan (Jun. 2015-Jun. 2017)
- IP Paralegal at Shinjyu Global IP, Osaka, Japan (Jan. 2013-May. 2015)
- Global Sales and Export management at Meihan Shinku Kogyo Co., Ltd, Osaka, Japan (Jan.2008-Dec. 2012)
Academic Associations：
- The Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
- Japan Comparative Education Society (JCES)
- Japan Society for Africa Educational Research (JSAER)
- Association for Japanese Language Education
Publication :
- Fujii, R., Yamanouchi, K., and Ogawa, K.Yagi, A. (2024). “Transforming Perceptions Toward Education Among Mothers Who Experienced Adolescent Pregnancy in the Philippines: A Case Study in Perez, Alabat Island”, Bulletin of the Faculty of Education of Bukkyo University, 24, pp.167-182. (Japanese)
Academic Conference Presentation：
- Ueno, R. “Sexual Activity Among Teenagers and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in Urban Slums in the Philippines: A Case Study in Tondo District, Manila” Paper presented at the 2024 International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Hiroshima University, October 2024.
- Ueno, R. “High School Teachers’ Perceptions and Behaviors toward Teenage Pregnancy in an Urban Slum in the Philippines” (in Japanese), Paper presented at the Japan Comparative Education Society The 60th Annual Conference, Nagoya University, June, 2024
- Ueno, R. “The Role of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in the Context of Unwanted Pregnancy among Adolescents in Urban Slums of the Philippines -A Case Study in Tondo District, Manila-” Paper presented at the 13th Biennial Conference of the Comparative Education Society of Asia (CESA), Hiroshima, November, 2023
- Ueno, R. “Beliefs and Behavior of Mothers Who Have Teenage Daughters on Sexuality Education in Unwanted Pregnancies among Adolescents in Urban Slums in the Philippines -A Case Study in Tondo District, Manila-” Paper presented at the 2022 International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Nagoya University, October, 2023.
- Ueno, R. “Discretion and Dilemmas Regarding Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Philippines” Research proposal presented at the 2022 International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Kobe University, October, 2022.
- Ueno, R. “Education Opportunities for Mothers Who Experienced Pregnancy in Secondary School in Rural Philippines” Paper presented at the 2019 International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Waseda University, November, 2019.
- Ueno, R. “Pregnancy of Secondary School Students and Their Life Course in Rural Philippines” (in Japanese), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, June, 2019.
- Ueno, R. “Effect of Youths’ Pregnancy on Career Options in the Philippines” Research proposal presented at the 2018 International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Kobe University, November, 2018.
Language/ Skills：
- Japanese (Native), English (Fluent), Chinese (Basic)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:
After my 11 years of work experience in fields including global sales, export, and intellectual property (IP), I entered GSICS to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in the field of international cooperation. I have been studying with Professor Ogawa since 2018, obtaining my Master’s and PhD degrees. There are many students from different backgrounds in the Ogawa seminar, and we can share information and discuss our respective studies in a very friendly environment. Being in such an environment, every day is a valuable learning experience. In addition, Professor Ogawa, who has extensive knowledge and international experience, provides practical learning as well as flexible and precise advice for each individual’s goals. In addition, the strong network of contacts around the world allows for interaction and exchange of information in a variety of fields even after completing each course of study.
From my experience, I would like to say, “If you want to try, start right now,” and “It’s never too late to try something new.” There are numerous significant obstacles to becoming and remaining a researcher, contributing to society and the world, and working in the field of international cooperation that are not easy to overcome. However, facing and overcoming such obstacles is also a meaningful part of life. The Ogawa Seminar provides an environment in which we can share and think together about such challenges. Let’s enjoy working hard!
