Research Interest:
- Education Development, Economics of Education, Political Science, Northeast India
Education:
- Master’s Student, Kobe University, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Japan (April 2026 – Present)
- Bachelor of Laws, Okayama University, Faculty of Law, Japan (April 2021 – March 2026)
- Exchange Student, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (March 2024 – October 2024)
Experiences:
- Participant, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), Becoming Peace Agent Program in Northeast India, India (February 2026)
Publications:
- N/A
Academic Associations:
- Japan Society for the Study of African Education and Research (JSAER)
- Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
- Japan Comparative Education Society (JCES)
Academic Conference Presentation:
- N/A
Language/ Skills:
- Japanese, English, Mandarin
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Awards:
- Recipient of the Dean’s Award, Okayama University, Faculty of Law, Japan (March 2026)
Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:
I am Sakuya Irikado, a master’s student who entered the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies at Kobe University in April 2026. My strong interest in education development began when I traveled to India as an undergraduate student. Later, I participated in the Human Resource Development Program for Peacebuilding in Northeast India organized by The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), where I visited Northeast India with a focus on education development. Through exchanges with state government officials, state universities, and NGOs engaged in cross-ethnic activities, I deepened my understanding of the educational challenges in the region. In the future, I hope to study educational issues in developing countries, especially in Northeast India, and contribute to solving these challenges as a practitioner.
One of the major attractions of the Ogawa Seminar is the abundance of opportunities to gain practical experience through internships and participation in academic conferences. In addition, the seminar offers a valuable multinational environment where students can build broad networks. Why not join us in this enriching environment to learn together and challenge the world?
