Representativefs biographical data

Born in Otsu, Shiga

Graduated from Warwick University, EnglandiM.A.jMajor: Modern British Studies

Graduated from Queensland University, AustraliaiM.A.jMajor: Japanese Interpreting and Translation

ƒProfessional career„

Public high school (English teacher)

Okinawa Prefectural Language Centre (Full-time English teacher)

The University of the Ryukyus (Part-time lecturer)

JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) (Coordinator)

ƒQualifications„

Land, Infrastructure and Transportation Ministry accredited interpreter-guide

Attained multiple other qualifications in English