As I say goodbye to Saitama University, I am filled with gratitude. It is bittersweet to leave such a welcoming workplace. Over the past semester, I had the privilege of…
After six years, I am coming home! I will be returning to Ritumeikan Asia Pacific University as an Assistant Professor in the new College of Sustainability and Tourism, starting this…
Last month, I was invited back to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University as a guest alumnus speaker alongside my amazing senpai, Leo. We were invited to share our experiences as students…
Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Researching Social Theories, Resources, and Environmental International Summer School (ReSToRE) organised by iCRAG at University College Dublin, Ireland. Bringing…
Japan’s first collective climate lawsuit against the government is officially underway, and it raises a massive question: Can citizen-led litigation actually close the gap between a country's climate commitments and…
I am honoured and humbled to receive the Dean's Award this year from the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of TokyoHonestly, the news came as a surprise as…
Last Monday, I was invited back to my alma mater, SMAK Kolese Santo Yusup Malang, to facilitate an online seminar on climate action.Around 20 Grade 11 students joined. At the…
Last week I had the chance to support a dialogue between The University of Tokyo and the Global Partnership for Education on how Japan can strengthen its role in financing…
I shared some thoughts on how creative media and the arts, such as anime, can powerfully shape how young people feel, think, and act toward climate change. I believe that…
International Education Development Forum (IEDF) 2025 at Tohoku University was an incredibly memorable experience! This year, the forum gathered around 140 scholars from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and…