ANNUAL 2020-21
REPORT
Fiscal Year

July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

Education is a slow-moving
but powerful force. It may not
be fast enough or strong enoughto save us from catastrophe,
but it is the strongest force
available for that purpose
and in its proper place,therefore, is not at the
periphery, but at the center ofinternational relations.

Our Mission:

To promote mutual understanding between
Japan and the United States
through the administration of educational
exchange programs.

Table of Contents
Commission Members

2

Funding Sources

4

Introduction of the FY2020-21 Grantees
EducationUSA

6
18

Messages from the Commission Chairs

3

FY2020-21 Grant & Graphic Data

5

Activity Highlights / Special Exchange Projects
Financial Reports

Commission Members
HONORARY CO-CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mori Takeo

19

FY2020-21 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)

The Honorable Joseph M. Young

Vice Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Chargé d’Affaires ad interim
Embassy of the United States of America

JAPANESE MEMBERS

AMERICAN MEMBERS

Akatsu Haruko

Professor / Dean of Medical Education
School of Medicine
International University of Health and Welfare

Specially Appointed Professor /Graduate School of Business Administration
Hitotsubashi University(Alphabetical Order)

Caroline F. Benton

Vice President and Executive Director
University of Tsukuba
Member since May 2018

Member since Jan 2020

Egawa Masako

Carolyn Glassman

Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs
Embassy of the United States of America
Member since Aug 2018

Member since Jan 2021

Hans Klemm

Okano Yukiko

U.S. Ambassador (ret)Deputy Press Secretary / Deputy
Director-General for Press and Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Member since April 2020

Jenifer Rogers

Member since Jun 2021

General Counsel Asia
Asurion Japan Holdings G.K.

Taguchi Yasushi

Assistant Minister / Director-General forInternational Affairs
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT)
Member since Aug 2020

Takahashi Yuko

17

Member since May 2018

Michael Turner

Cultural Affairs Officer, Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States of America
Member since Jul 2017

President
Tsuda University

Member since Jan 2018
Chair: Chairmanship alternates between the Japanese and U.S. governments each calendar year.

Jan 2020 to Dec 2020: Oyama Mami, Taguchi Yasushi
Jan 2021 to Jun 2021: Carolyn Glassman
Member changes during FY2020 (Alphabetical Order)
Akiba Takeo, Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, served from Jan 2018 to Jun 2021.
Kojo Yoshiko, Professor, School of International Politics, Economics and Communication, Aoyama Gakuin University, served from Feb 2016 to Dec 2020.
Ono Hikariko, Deputy Press Secretary / Deputy Director-General for Press and Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, served from Apr 2020 to Mar 2021.
Oyama Mami, Director-General for International Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), served from Oct 2018 to Jul 2020.

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Taguchi Yasushi

Philip Roskamp

Director-General for International Affairs,
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT)

Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs
Embassy of the United States of America,
Tokyo, JapanI am really pleased to have this chance as Chair to report

It is my pleasure to join the U.S. Embassy Tokyo teamcational Commission (Fulbright Japan) from July 2020 toal Commission (JUSEC). I appreciate the warm welcomeon the robust activities of the Japan-United States EduJune 2021.

The Fulbright Program was launched in 1952 as an educational exchange program mutually dispatching students and researchers to the other's country with theaim of promoting mutual understanding between the

U.S. and Japan. This year marks the 70th anniversaryof the Program. To date, the exchanges of over 10,000
young people, academics and others have deepened

and be appointed as Chair* of the Japan-U.S. Educationfrom the MEXT and MOFA teams, Commission members,

and Secretariat staff. For almost 20 years, I have endeav-ored to cultivate relationships between Americans andpartners around the world through international education exchange. I am honored to continue this work in Ja-pan, which has been part of my personal and professional
life since my time as an exchange student in Hakodate andTokyo.

mutual understanding, shared our common values, andWhile the U.S.-Japan Alliance is a signed document be-

tween our two countries.

The Alliance is forged by and relies on the close and en-

helped build the mature and trusting relationship be-

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020-2021

was an extremely difficult year in the history of the Program. The Grantees faced strict restrictions on their person-to-person activities, not to mention their ability togo freely between the U.S. and Japan as they had in thepast.

Despite that, even under this crisis situation, the people-to-people exchanges between Japan and the U.S.

under the Fulbright Program continued thanks to thestrong zeal of the students, with their high aspirations,researchers, and JUSEC staff. Even during the pandemic,
the founding belief of the Program in the importance ofinteractions between people has never changed and iscontributing to stronger U.S.-Japan ties.

In 2022, we will welcome the 70th anniversary of theFulbright Program as well as the appointment of a new
executive director with a wealth of experience. With

these turning-point opportunities, I believe that the Program will see even further development. I would like toexpress my heartfelt appreciation to the many people

involved in the Program, including the alumni associ-ations and sponsoring companies, for their efforts totween our two governments, in spirit it is so much more.

during relationship between our people. Educational exchanges, through programs like Fulbright, bring together

our best and brightest to make change in the world. We
are honored to count among Japanese alumni a former
Minister of Justice, Nobel Laureates, business leaders, andeducators.

Next year, we will celebrate 70 years of Fulbright in Japan.

While this will be a moment to look back on all that wehave accomplished, we also enter a time of significant
transition during which we will set JUSEC’s future course.

Alongside my fellow chair, Taguchi Yasushi, and otherCommission members, we will select a new Executive Di-

rector to begin in 2022, and MEXT will assume the Chair for
the upcoming calendar year.

Thanks to the commitment of those dedicated to JUSEC’s

success from scholars and students, to Commission members. I am confident for the future of Fulbright in Japan.

Together, we will ensure it remains the flagship educational exchange program for Japanese students and scholars.

I look forward to working with my fellow Chair, Commission members, and the Secretariat to fulfill the Fulbright
mission and promise.

strongly support the Fulbright Program. MEXT will keep

*Due to a standard position rotation during the preparation of thisplement these very meaningful exchanges that tie ourwho served as the chair during this report’s time period.

on providing its support so that we can continue to im-report, Mr. Roskamp provided the message in place of Ms. Glassman,two countries together.

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Primary Contributors

The Fulbright Program in Japan is governed by a bi-national Commission and primarily funded by the governments of Japan and theUnited States.

Additional Non-Government Funding

1 Funds received through the Fulbright Alumni Foundation:

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, it was not possible for American grantees to extend their grant
period in Japan. Therefore, there is no funding record for FY2020-21.

2 The Sam Jameson Fund:With a generous bequest from Mr. Sam Jameson, who was a former Fulbright Japan Com-mission member, a fund was established in his memory beginning in FY2013-14 with the purpose to provide one grant to a

Japanese journalism student annually. Fulbright Japan recorded revenue in the amount of ¥2,193,000 from the Sam Jameson
Fund during the FY2020-21.

3 In Kind Contribution:

Due to COVID-19 pandemic,

there was no record for Fulbright grantees to use theairline tickets from Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DELTA) and All

Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) during FY2020-21. However,Fulbright Japan was confirmed to receive 20 airline tickets
from DELTA and 10 airline tickets from ANA in FY2021-22.

Establishment of two new Hyphenated (Kanmuri) Grants starting from FY2021-22.

Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant

Fulbright-Miwa Grant

With a generous donation of ¥90,000,000 from Mr. Mick-

With a generous donation from Mr. Miwa Toyoaki “Tony,”bright-Mikitani Memorial Grant was established in 2021.

lished in 2021. Starting from FY2021 for 3 or more years,

ey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of Rakuten, Inc., the FulStarting from FY2021 for 3 years, this grant will support

selected Japanese grantees for their graduate study in
the U.S.

Webinar, “A conversation with Rakuten CEO Mickey
Mikitani,” held by the U.S. Embassy on February 3, 2021.

CEO of Abitus inc., the Fulbright-Miwa Grant was estab-selected Japanese grantees will be supported with his
donation of ¥5,000,000 per year for their graduate study
in the U.S.

At Fulbright Japan’s office. Mr. Miwa on the left side, andformer Executive Director on the right side.

Fulbright Japan greatly appreciates the generous contributions from all contributors.
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American Grantees[Lecturing Program, Lecturing/Research Program, Research Program (Academics), Graduate Research Fellow Program (Academics),
Graduate Research Fellow Program (Professionals), Fulbright Fellow Program, Fulbright Specialist Program, and International
Education Administrators (IEA) Program**]* Some scholars are aﬃliated with one or more Japanese institutions.
** Participants in the IEA Program travel to various institutions across Japan as a group.

The program has been postponed due to the pandemic, and it is to be implemented in June 2022 (as of May 2022).

Hokkaido- Hokkaido U

Tokyo (18)

Shizuoka- Bunka Gakuen U- Keio U (2)- Kyoritsu Women's U*- Showa Women's U
attached Showa
Elementary School- Sophia U- Teikyo U- U of Tokyo* (5)- Waseda U* (6)Okayama- Hamamatsu U Schoolof Medicine- Okayama U

Hiroshima

Kyoto (2)- Hiroshima U- Doshisha U- Ritsumeikan U

Kagoshima- Kagoshima U

Osaka

Okinawa (3)- Osaka Jogakuin U- Meio U- U of the Ryukyus (2)Okinawa

34 American Grantees
Lecturing Program1

Lecturing/Research Program

1

Hokkaido

Okayama

Research Program (Academics)

Hiroshima

7

Graduate Research Fellow Program (Academics)

Tokyo

Kyoto
Osaka

Shizuoka

9

Graduate Research Fellow Program (Professionals)

1

Fulbright Fellow Program3

Fulbright Specialist Program3

Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Kagoshima

2

International Education Administrators (IEA) Program

7
0

5

10

Japanese Grantees[Research Program, Journalist Program, Doctoral Dissertation Research Program, Graduate Study Program,and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program* Some scholars are aﬃliated with one or more U.S. institutions.
California (2)- U of Southern California- U of California, Santa Cruz

IndianaOklahoma

Massachusetts (8)Pennsylvania- Indiana U

Connecticut (2)- Northeastern State U- Harvard U* (6)- Tufts U- U of Massachusetts, Amherst*- U of Connecticut- Yale U

Washington DC- Ursinus Coll

Virginia- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State U

New Jersey (2)- Smithsonian Institution

Washington- Ramapo Coll of NJ- Rutgers U*

Georgia- U of Washington*

New York (5)- Emory U

Washington- City U of New York- Columbia U (3)- Fordham U

Hawaii- U of Hawaii, Manoa

Massachusetts

25 Japanese Grantees
Research Program

Indiana

California

5

Journalist Program

Oklahoma2

Doctoral Dissertation Research Program

Georgia3

Graduate Study Program

12

Fulbright Foreign Language
Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

30

Pennsylvania

5

10

15

HawaiiFULBRIGHT JAPAN | 5 | ANNUAL REPORT

Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Washington DC
Virginia

Introduction of the FY2020-21 Grantees
Host Institution
Academic Discipline
Research Topic

Home institution and research topic are at the time of application.
Messages are either the grantee's interest or what they would liketo do besides their research.
LAST, First name
Home Institution

Message from the Grantee:

Lecturing

U of Tokyo / Kyoritsu Women’s U
U.S. History
The history of American nationalism

Dirck, Brian
Anderson U

In addition to teaching, I devoted much of my time in Japan to my longstanding practice of kendo,
touring numerous dojos in the Tokyo area and meeting quite a few kenshi. I also explored numerous
cultural sites in the Tokyo area, and I was able to do the same during a brief visit to Kyoto and Nara,
where I climbed Mount Ohmine.

Lecturing/Research

Meio U
Area Studies
Tracing the roots of Tinsagu nu Hana to the homeland / teaching the routes of identity formation in thediaspora

UEUNTEN, Wesley I.
San Francisco State U

I am grateful for the amazing opportunity to return to my ancestral homeland (Okinawa). I have been
moved by the indomitable spirit that has survived the many natural and man-made typhoons thatsweep through these islands. It has rejuvenated my motivation to strive for peace and social justice.

Research (Academic)

Ritsumeikan U
Architecture
Performance-based analysis of daylighting systems in contemporary Japanese buildings
Besides conducting my research in Japan, I am planning to learn more about Japanese culture. I willvisit museums, Japanese gardens, shrines, theaters, and traditional architecture.

BELTRAN, Liliana O.

Texas A&M U, Coll Station

Hamamatsu U School of Medicine
Basic Medical Science
Improving primary care clinicians’ communication skills in advance care planning for patients withdementia

KISTLER, Christine E.
U of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill

Since first setting foot in Japan over two decades ago, I have enjoyed the culture, the natural beauty,
and the people of Japan. I am immensely excited to be able to immerse myself in these again, andmake new connections, see new sights, and experience new adventures.
Bunka Gakuen U
Business Management
A partnership to support sustained textile production: Learning from Japanese design and marketing

MCKINNEY, Ellen C.

During my time in Japan, I wanted to get to know as many Japanese people as possible. I also
aimed to deepen my understanding of Japanese culture through daily life in Japan. I expanded myperspective through new experiences.

Iowa State U of Scienceand Technology

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Research (Academic)

Keio U
Sociology
Assimilation of the immigrant second generation into rural Japan

MORGAN, Charles V.
Ohio UI have lived on an off in Japan for 6 years. I love Japanese food and am looking forward to finding
unique restaurants in Tokyo (I hope some of you will join me!). I am an avid cyclist and will bebringing my road bike to Japan. I look forward to exploring Tokyo and the surrounding areas on my
bike.
Teikyo U
Public Health & Community Health
Adapting evidence-based, end-of-life communication training in JapanOUCHI, Kei

I am looking forward to reconnecting with my family and friends, practicing kendo, and exploringparts of Japan that I have never visited. Exposing myself to different areas of Japan will help me
understand how best to disseminate end-of-life communication training for Japanese physicians.

Harvard Medical School

U of Tokyo / Waseda U
Japanese History
Searching for economic growth in premodern JapanSEGAL, Ethan I.
Michigan State U

I am thrilled for this opportunity to resume research in the archives as well as collaborate withscholars in Japan and enjoy life in Tokyo, where I last lived 20 years ago. I look forward to visiting
historical sites, sampling wonderful food, and attending amazing performances in the arts andmusic.
U of the Ryukyus
Comparative Literature
Double voice: Okinawa's resonance in trans-pacific intellectual history and literature

SHIMABUKU,Annmaria M.

I am privileged to have been granted this intellectual and spiritual time to “steal away” in mymaternal homeland in Okinawa with my two young children. My separation from the busy life in
NYC has allowed me reconnect with life work and create new bonds as I dream of a liberated EastAsia.

New York U

Graduate Research Fellow（Academic）

Waseda U
Anthropology
Caring for children of the State: Life and health in Japan's child welfare system

CHAPMAN, Christopher
U of Oxford

I look forward to new cultural experiences while in Japan - particularly food! I came to Tokyo as an
exchange student almost 10 years ago, so there are many places and things that are nostalgic forme. However, I have never been outside of Tokyo, so I am planning to take a trip to Kansai later thisyear to visit friends, new and old.
Waseda U
Political Science
Financial stability and the politics of regulatory reputation

JAMES, Walter M.

Having just started my grant period in November 2021, I’m planning to starting a YouTube channel
to document my experience during my Fulbright year in Japan, participate in student life at Waseda
U, and volunteer at a climate action NGO here in Tokyo. An exciting year ahead!

Temple U

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Graduate Research Fellow（Academic）

Keio UJapanese Literature
The missing literature of 68: The literary influences and impact of 1968 in Japan

MANFREDI, Adam S.

I arrived in Japan about three months ago and besides my research, I have kept busy reconnectingwith old friends and colleagues. Also, I have started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a gym next to myuniversity and will get my blue belt this month.

Washington U in St. Louis

Hokkaido U
Environmental Studies
Forest management and climate change: Response and adaptation to change

MOSEL, Jamie E.

I feel so grateful for the opportunity to return to Japan. I look forward to being outdoors and hiking
in Hokkaido. Running is my hobby, and I’d like to run the Hokkaido marathon if possible. I also enjoy
learning tree and plant species here. And the food!

U of Minnesota, Twin Cities

U of TokyoJapanese History
Death and the diseased body: Disease management and burial regulations in imperial Japan

POLATIS, Kandra N.
U of California, Santa
BarbaraI have enjoying hiking, autumn foliage hunting, visiting art exhibits, and spending time with friends(both old and new) during my time in Japan. I have also embarked on a mission to find the best
coffee and tea latte art in Tokyo. I will continue this quest and visit more art and museum exhibits
before I return to the US.
U of the Ryukyus
Japanese Literature
Between pride and passing: Locating Okinawan identity in imperial Japan

REIDPATH, Hilson G.
U of Hawaii at Manoa

It is great being back in Okinawa for the first time in over a decade. I have already made someconnections both at my university as well as with some of the regulars at my local coffee shop
who have welcomed me into their home and shared some of their stories and books on Okinawa.
Excited for the new year and the discoveries it will bring!
U of Tokyo
History
Shadow networks: Illicit goods, smuggling, and violence in Japan’s postwar black markets

SOLIS, Jesus
Harvard U

I’m excited to return to the University of Tokyo and reconnect with my professors and formerclassmates. Sports have been an important part of my life, and I hope to continue participating inathletics while I’m conducting research in Japan. One of my goals is to learn Judo at my university ora dōjō. If I get in really good shape, I might even try competing in tournaments.
Waseda U
Literature
Internet literary production and affective bonds between readers and writers

TAYLOR, Laurel A.

Washington U in St. LouisI have been lucky enough to join a poetry group lead by eminent feminist poet Ito Hiromi. We meet
every week or every other week and present our work to each other, critiquing and helping eachother craft the best poetry we can. It’s lovely to be able to break away from research to do a little
creative writing and go to poetry events.

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Graduate Research Fellow（Academic） Graduate Research Fellow（Professional）

Waseda U
Japanese History
Guiding differences & desires: Japanese women brokering postwar US-Japan relations

THORNBURG, Mika E.
U of California, Santa
BarbaraWhile in Japan, I’ve been reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and getting out into
nature when I can. I’ve been visiting many beautiful gardens in Tokyo and took a small trip to Lake
Kawaguchiko. The views of Fuji-san were stunning! I’m hoping to get in more hikes, scenic views,
and garden visits during the rest of my time here.
Doshisha U
Creative Writing
Freedom out of feeling: Performance poetry inspired by blues, hip-hop, and enka

WATKINS, Jorrell M.
U of Iowa

This is my first time overseas and I’m enjoying passions, new and old. Before coming to Japan,
I hadn’t lived close to an abundance of mountains, rivers and lakes. I want to do more outdoors
activities and my goal is to hike to the summit of Mt. Fuji. I’m continuing martial arts and just joined
an Aikido Dojo in Kyoto. Very soon, I’ll have my first kyu test!

Fulbright Fellow

Okayama U
Political Science
On the role of the local government in safeguarding Japan’s democracy

ANDERSON, David M.
Middlebury Coll

Waseda U
Anthropology
The intercultural relationships between Bengalis and Japanese in Tokyo

BEST, Maya Z.
U of Pittsburgh

I am looking forward to reconnecting with Tokyo friends and my high school Japanese host family.
I am excited to continue to explore the rich immigrant culture in Tokyo through religious spaces,
food industries, and community organizations, and examine how these cultures have impacted
Japanese society. I also plan to continue volunteering with refugees/asylees through student-led
organizations.
U of Tokyo
Biochemistry
A lightbulb in my head: Development of fluorescent receptors for metabolite imaging

LIN, Karl M.

Middlebury Coll

While working on fluorescent protein reporter development in the Campbell Lab, I enjoy walking
my dog, Kimchi, around our neighborhood park and making new friends through language
exchanges. Recently, I am learning how to play volleyball with friends, expanding my repertoire inhome recipes, and seeing live concerts with my host family.

Fulbright Specialist

Kagoshima U
Urban & Regional Planning
Resilience for regional architecture

CHAMEL, Olivier

In addition to working on resilient architecture I look forward to discovering Japanese traditionalbuildings and gardens. I also hope to have the opportunity to discover local craftsmanship such as
pottery, blacksmithing or woodworking and practice Kyudo.

Florida A&M U

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Hiroshima U

International Education

Evaluating and facilitating global education

SHEALY, Craig N.

Western Washington U

In addition to advancing our ongoing collaborations, I very much look forward to connecting with
old and new friends in beautiful Japan...the people, culture, food, scenes, sights, and sounds...andhow about that train system? Japan is amazing, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be immersed
in it all again.
Osaka Jogakuin U
International Education
Rethinking Japan's educational assistance

WAGNER, Daniel A.
U of Pennsylvania

I look forward to reconnecting with Japanese colleagues, and meeting new ones, who work on
improving education worldwide. I hope to better understand how Japanese scholars view theseissues, and the roles of educational theory, policy and practice. Learning more about Japan has
been a lifelong goal.

Fulbright Global Scholar

Sophia U
Labor & Industrial Relations
Email: Disaggregating the China shock: Understanding China's on globalizationGALLAGHER, Mary E.

U of Michigan, Ann ArborI plan to research Japanese attitudes toward China. Using in-depth focus groups and surveys, I hopeto understand what drives negative attitudes toward China and how this is related to differencesin China's political system, its relative economic status vis-a-vis Japan, cultural differences between
Japan and China, as well as important historical legacies.
Showa Women’s U attached Showa Elementary School
Language Teacher Education
Language teachers as researchers: A project in mobile language learning and teaching

ROCCA, Sonia

Lycee Francais de New YorkI spent six weeks in Japan as part of my Fulbright Global Scholar Award. It was, for lack of betterwords, mind-blowing. I visited Kyoto and Niigata. I bathed in onsens. I attended a traditional tea
ceremony and a traditional confectionery workshop. I took karate classes in order to prepare forthe second dan exam. Last but not least, I strengthened old relations and started new ones. I'm solooking forward to coming back in the near future!

International Education Administrators

At Large
International Education

ABURAKIA-EINHORN,
Rebecca D.

I am excited to participate in this program because there is a strong interest and opportunity togrow connections between Gallaudet and the Deaf community in Japan. The Japanese Federationof the Deaf was founded in 1947 and Gallaudet has a strong history of working with one of theJapanese organizations and we are eager to expand this partnership.

Gallaudet U

At Large
International Education

I am eager for connection - with both the people of Japan, as well as the diverse landscape. I plan tomeet with former students and their families, as well as explore one of the 34 national parks!

HANCOCK, Lucille A.
Creighton U

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International Education Administrators

At Large
International Education

KROETSCH, Eric
U of Minnesota,
Twin Cities

I hope to meet people from many parts of Japanese society to better understand how their life
experiences are similar and different compared with mine. My interests include international
student mental health, hiking, gardening, and baseball. Exploring such topics would provide mewith a variety of experiences to share with adults and children upon my return home.
At Large
International Education

MULVIHILL, Jessica

Beyond the business of the Fulbright Seminar, I want to experience Japanese culture through food,art, and visiting historical sites. I am keen to participate in new-to-me experiences from traditional
ceremonies, enjoying time in nature, and learning from my colleagues.

Indiana U of
Pennsylvania

At Large
International Education

ORTIZ ARIZABALO,
Jaime Sergio

I look forward to learning the most compelling social, legal, economic, political, and technologicalaspects of Japan and the role its higher education system plays on them. It will also allow me toconsolidate my global profile by adding Japan to the assortment of countries I have acquired
expertise on.

U of Houston

At Large
International Education

PITEL, Daisy R.

Pima Community Coll

Having lived in Yokosuka, Japan as a military dependent, I am excited to return to Japan with a focus
on global education. Serving as Executive Director of a non-profit organization that advocatesand promotes the value of higher education to underrepresented communities, I look forward to
sharing this experience with them. With my previous career in higher education, working in Student
Life, Multicultural Affairs, and International Education, I am honored to serve as a Fulbright Scholar.
At Large
International Education

WERTH, Loredana
U of Pikeville

I would like to learn more about the K-12 and higher education systems in Japan. In addition, I would
like to participate in the following: attend a Maiko performance or watch a Geisha dance, participate
in a hiking trip, try Japanese cuisine, soak in an onsen, see sumo wrestlers in action, learn the art of
the tea ceremony, meditate at a Zen garden, and visit a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine.

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Host Institution
Academic Discipline
Research Topic

Home institution and research topic are at the time of application.
Messages are either the grantee's interest or what they would liketo do besides their research.

Message from the Grantee:
LAST, First name
Home Institution

Research

Harvard U
American Literature
A gender study on Nathaniel Hawthorne in the social and cultural contexts of 19th-century America

FUJIMURA, Nozomi
Asia U

As part of my research, I took trips to several nearby areas of Massachusetts via public transportation.
I particularly liked the northeastern part of the state, which was full of the unique beauty ofnature—the Atlantic Ocean, rivers, and marshes. Although I did not have many opportunities to do
things outside of my research, I did enjoy visiting the area.

U of Massachusetts, Amherst / Harvard U
Linguistics, Theory
Recursion, number, and definiteness in child English

NAKATO, Terue
Kitasato U

I was looking forward to learning how to cook traditional American food. Thankfully, my friend
taught me the best way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey and her mother's secret cranberry bread
recipe! I have also wanted to watch musicals at theaters. I hope to visit one during Christmas break
if they are open.

Smithsonian Institution
Area Studies
The history of dependent housings: Homes of sociopolitical negotiations

OZAWA, Tomoko
Musashino Art U

I had the pleasure of meeting many “senpai” Fulbrighters working in the Library of Congress
among other facilities in and around Washington, DC. Connecting with them not only enriched myresearch experience, but also had a significant impact on a personal level because they all shared
their tips on enjoying life fully, including how to get a free donut near Dupont Circle.

City U of New York Graduate Center
Philosophy
The Ethics of knowing one's own prejudice and personal transformation

SATO, Kunimasa

I am thrilled to finally start my research at CUNY graduate center in three months. I vividly remember
the last time when I dedicated myself to my doctoral thesis at U of Miami as a Fulbrighter. No doubt
Fulbright will enable my family and me to broaden our eyes this time, too.

Keiai UU of Washington / Rutgers U
Urban & Regional Planning
How does data-driven planning affect urban spaces?

UCHIDA, Naomi

I wanted to go jogging, but it is raining in Seattle in winter…
Thanks to the Fulbright Program, I was able to stay in Seattle again and see my old friends here. I amvery grateful. (I could see that things had changed a lot in the city, though.)

Saitama U

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Journalist

U of Southern California
Women's Studies
Research the impact of #Metoo on American society for achieving gender equality in Japan

ITO, Erina

Asahi Shimbun

I could be in the premiere screening of the masterpiece film “Drive My Car” directed by Ryusuke
Hamaguchi with my supervisor Prof Mizuta Lippit Akira. Besides it, I could join the BTS concerts here
which was their first in-person concert since the start of the pandemic. It was a great honor to bea part of the historic moment when Asian popstar were at the top of the world music. They are sotalented beyond belief and bring people together.
Columbia U
Social Sciences
Impact of climate change and sustainable solutions of the international community
Visiting many museums, watching performance stages, eating fantastic food in NY and travelingwith my son around U.S.A.

MUKAIYAMA, Tomoko
Horizon Features

Doctoral Dissertation Research

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State U
History
A comparative history of American and Japanese communication engineering in the pre-WWII period

KAWANISHI, Toma
Kyoto UI am looking forward to visiting the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress to talk with researchersand curators. I have only one month left of my stay in the U.S., and I would like to spend myremaining time looking around the East Coast. Thank you again to Fulbright for this valuable
opportunity!

Indiana U
Educational Administration
What educational opportunities for homeschooled children should be guaranteed by the state and how
should they be provided?

MIYAGUCHI, Seiya
U of Tokyo

I am glad that I had some opportunities to go out of town. My town is a liberal spot in a conservative
state, so I experienced different aspects of American society in and on the way to other places. I
want to get more opportunities to interact with different views, beliefs, and cultures to deepen myunderstanding of actual U.S. society.

U of California, Santa Cruz
Environmental Studies
Alternative food networks and its challenges addressing inequality in food access

YAMAMOTO, Nami

Kyoto U / Rainbow Kitchen /Singing Paddy Farm

Having two children with me, who enrolled in the local schools in a small welcoming communityof Santa Cruz, my stay is much more enjoyable and fruitful. We joined in celebrating Halloween andthe Day of the Dead with a school parade, traditional trick-or-treating, and authentic Mexican altar
with multi-cultural neighbors, which was an unforgettable memory. I appreciate Fulbright for thisopportunity and look forward to more beautiful experiences!

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Graduate Study

Tufts UInternational Law & Organizations

How international law can contribute to development of developing countries in a peaceful way

ARAFUNE, Shuichiro

Ministry of Foreign Affairsof JapanThanks to the Fulbright Program, I had such an amazing and priceless experience in Boston eventhough most of my classes were done remotely. Especially I enjoyed museums in Boston andseafood in New England. Sushi parties with friends using fresh seafood and jogging on roads
covered with snow were unforgettable memories.

Fordham U
American History
The early works and thoughts of Law Olmsted, the father of America's landscape architecture

FUJIE, Mei

International Christian U

New York City is the best cultural locus not only for sightseeing but also for communicating diverse
people. Worldwide Fulbright community here always provides me fruitful cultural exchange andnew angles to see today’s world. I am very grateful for having this wonderful opportunity that
Fulbright gave me and am looking forward to seeing more Fulbrighters.

U of Hawaii, Manoa
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Effective ways to develop EFL students' writing skills for their academic learning and writing

ISHIYAMA, Hikaru
Seijo Jr. and Sr. HS /Sophia U

Hawaii’s nature is always soothing to me, especially during this difficult period - I started surfing andhiking, and I am really enjoying them. Also the multicultural and multilingual environment makes
me feel part of a community. I would like to express my gratitude to Fulbright for giving me thisopportunity!

Yale UBusiness Management
Implementation of automation and AI to overcome labor shortage issues in logistics industry

KANAMARU, Kenjiro

Besides school work, I enjoy hiking East Rock park with my friends, playing tennis, and learning
how to play the piano. I enjoy visiting new places in the US, experiencing different food scenes andcultures. I've recently found my new love for fried chicken while visiting the Southern states.

Morgan Stanley MUFG

Harvard U
Religion & Theology
Liberal protestants and the rise of religious pluralism in the U.S., 1890-1935

KIMURA, Satoru
U of Tokyo

As a student of New England religious history, I am thoroughly enjoying my life in Boston so far.
Even in the midst of a dazzlingly busy day with hundreds of pages to read, I still find a great joy inthe beauty of brick buildings, the warmness of people, and the depth of history behind them. There
still remains so many things to do, but for now I should simply state my overarching aim here is to"live deep and suck out all the marrow of life."

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Graduate Study

Emory U

Public Health & Community Health

Observational study of risk factors for physical dysfunction among critically ill patients

KOBARA, Seibi

I was fortunate to have a terrific experience as a surveillance analysis at CDC, where I met leading
researchers and learned in the community consisting of a variety of cultural backgrounds. I would
like to express gratitude to Fulbright and enjoy the rest of my greatest journey.

Emika Rehabilitation
Visiting Nursing Station

Harvard U
American Literature
A gender study on Nathaniel Hawthorne in the social and cultural contexts of 19th-century America

KOBAYASHI, Rio
Nikken Sekkei Ltd.

As is often the case in architecture school, I spent most of my time, including weekends, at mydesk in the school's design studio throughout the last semester. This allowed me to build close andstimulating relationships with my school mates. During the next academic year, my school friends
and I are planning to apply for the Harvard Innovation Lab's Venture Program to work on social andenvironmental issues through architectural design.
Columbia U
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English to the Japanese police

SHINOHARA, Emi
Chiba Pref. Police
Headquarters

First and foremost, I need to see the musical, Hamilton. I also want to visit my alma mater in
Massachusetts, say hello to the professors I’m still in touch with and meet with current students.
Finally, I want to go on a road trip to Montreal and Quebec City with my dearest friends. Thank you,
Fulbright, for making all these possible!

Columbia U
Art History
Research on Japanese female artists who moved to the U.S. during the 1960s to 70s

TAJIMA, Kanako

Living in New York, I’ve been extremely fortunate to be able to visit renowned cultural institutions
like the MET and MoMA and witness vibrant local artistic communities. I am looking forward to
exploring more of this stimulating city with bustling energy!

Sophia U

Harvard U
International Education
Multicultural education to promote social cohesion in local community - Role of nonprofit organization

TOMITA, Eriha
Asia U

Online classrooms became my real community. Though we are all scattered over the world due to
COVID-19, we engaged in building friendship. Sometimes we sent physical gifts to classmates. This
experience helped us to think how to support children, families, and teachers under the uncertainty.
I learned to keep hopeful with a long-term vision while facing a short-term challenge realistically.

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Graduate Study

Harvard U
Public Health & Community HealthMore accurate prevention strategy with the combination of health data and social epidemiology

YAGI, Ryuichiro

Tokyo Saiseikai Central
Hospital

Living in Boston with my wife and two-year-old son gives me a lot of joy, fun and deep insights for
the American culture. In addition to my academic journey, we not only explore the historical city but
enjoy the great nature surrounding the city every weekend. We sincerely appreciate the Fulbrightcommunity and alumni members for this wonderful, and life-changing opportunity.

U of Connecticut
Linguistics, Theory
The interface between the lexicon, the fundamental part of human language ability, and syntax

YAGI, Yusuke
Waseda U

Here’s some ‘American’ (or at least, ‘unJapanese’) experiences I enjoyed – random chats withneighbors, infinitely expanding community of friends (they literally talk to anyone!), some local
cigars/beers from Connecticut, and of course, people who share with me an enthusiasm on
Linguistics. Something what I did NOT enjoy is insanely expensive whisk(e)y and food. You willappreciate Japanese food in the U.S.

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA)

Northeastern State U

ISHIDA, Hidenori
Aichi Pref. Shoin HS

Because Tahlequah, the town where Northeastern State University is located, is not so big, I wasable to spend plenty of time with people living nearby including professors, students, alumni andalumnae, and the other FLTA from Argentina. I had a lot of fun practicing Japanese calligraphy,
hosting the International Day, studying, cooking and drinking, and participating in some volunteer
activities together with them. I’m so grateful for their kind hospitality.

Ramapo Coll of NJ

MORI, Yukiha

Tokyo Woman's
Christian U

I spent a lot of time with an Italian FLTA during the program. We cooked, traveled, and went
shopping together, and I learned not only American culture but also Italian or other cultures thatshe shared with me. Also, I could meet another FLTA in New York. I really appreciate the opportunity.
I am looking forward to seeing more Fulbrighters.

Ursinus CollOZAWA, Hatsumi
Asia UI travelled to Washington D.C. with TAs in my college, and it was a lot of fun. I’m enjoying so much toexchange culture with my students and TAs. I didn’t expect to learn so many cultures in the States! I
also remember having karaoke party with my students. I taught Japanese songs to them and it wasa lot of fun to see them sing!

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Activity Highlights / Special Exchange Projects
Japanese Program
Suspension of the Fulbright Program and Travel Restriction

Due to the pandemic, the Fulbright Program was suspended
in March 2020, preventing a Japanese grantee from travelingto the U.S. to begin their program as scheduled. In response to
the rapidly spreading COVID-19 and following the Governmentof Japan's travel advisory and warning, the Commission set a
restriction in June 2020 for Japanese grantees not to travel to
the U.S. Grantees were asked to adjust their plans in accordancewith the pathway guidelines set by the U.S. Department of State.

Virtual Remote Study for Graduate Study Grantees

As a result of the travel restriction, 2020-2021 Japanese Graduate
Study Program grantees started their Fall 2020 semester remotely from Japan. Pre-academic and Gateway orientation programs
were also held virtually.

2021-22 Japanese Selection

The documentary screening process started in September, andselection interviews were conducted online for approximately one
month from mid-October. A total of 12 interview panels divided byacademic discipline, including an FLTA panel, were formulated.

Networking Event for 2020 Japanese Grantees

An online networking session was held on September 8 to facilitate networking among the cohort of 2020-2021 Japanese
grantees. It was to substitute the cancelled pre-departureorientation and send-off reception scheduled in June 2020. At
the beginning of the session, a special congratulatory video
message by Mr. Joseph M. Young, Charge d'Affaires ad interim
was broadcasted, and the written message by Ms. Oyama Mami,then JUSEC Chair, was read by the JUSEC Executive Director.
Self-introduction by grantees followed, and two recent alumni
joined as resource persons to share their experiences.

Departure for the U.S. or Deferral to 2021-2022

Beginning January 2021, Japanese grantees whose host institutions' operation status was confirmed "in-person" or "hybrid" forthe 2021 spring semester started traveling to the U.S. to begin theirprograms following the Commission's decision to lift the travel restriction for Japanese grantees. Graduate Study Program grantees
whose U.S. universities were still operating online continued theirvirtual remote study from Japan. Grantees in the categories of Research, Journalist, and Doctoral Dissertation Research whose host
universities continued to restrict in-person participation and accessto campus facilities were deferred to the 2021-2022 cycle.

2022-23 Japanese Fulbright Grant Competition
Applications for the 2022 competition
started from April 1 and ended on May
31, 2021. The grant announcement was
widely publicized by Fulbright Japan’ssocial media, email to alumni and professional groups, and press release. Applications for the 2022 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
started in June and ended on August 31,
2021.

Online Pre-Departure Orientation for 2021 Japanese Fulbright Grantees

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 2021-2022 grantees participatedin the online pre-departure orientation. Grantees had the opportunity to meet one another and be briefed on grant andadministrative matters during the orientation. Recently returned
alumni served as resource persons at the orientation, sharing
their experiences with the new grantees.

American Program
International Education Administrators (IEA) Program

A 2-week group seminar for 10 American International Education Administrators (IEA) scheduled to begin in mid-June 2020 was cancelled
due to COVID-19.

Program Suspension and Border Closure

Due to the suspension of the U.S. Fulbright Program for COVID-19 inMarch 2020, remaining 2019-2020 grantees who had not yet started
their programs, as well as newly selected 2020-2021 grantees, wererequested to adjust their grant program to begin after January 2021.
Despite preparations for arrival, the Japanese border closed to newly
entering foreign nationals in late December 2020 due to Japan's de-teriorating public health conditions. As a result of the border closure,grantees' arrival plans had to be revised again.

Resumption of the U.S. Fulbright Program in Japan

After the long period of program suspension and Japanese borderclosure that lasted more than one year, Fulbright Japan resumed toreceive American grantees in Japan in mid-May 2021 in coordination with the Government of Japan. A series of pre-and post-arrival
quarantine protocols were established for newly arrived grantees, including a COVID-19 test and a 15-night self-isolation at a designatedhotel. Fulbright Japan staff checked on grantees every day by Skypeduring the self-isolation period to ensure their health condition.

Special Exchange Projects
Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program

The 2021 Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program was cancelled due to the departure of the then-Executive Director.

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 17 | ANNUAL REPORTEducationUSA
Fulbright Japan has been providing information and advising services to the general public on Japanese and U.S. higher education since 1964.
The services are active under EducationUSA, a U.S. Department of State’s network of advising centers that promotes study abroad in the U.S.

and provides information on U.S. higher education as an official source. EducationUSA Tokyo is jointly run by Fulbright Japan and Public Affairs
Section of the U.S. Embassy since spring of 2016. EducationUSA strives to increase student mobility in both directions by providing more youth
outreach activities and professional training sessions for teachers and advisors.

Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the EducationUSA activities and services have gone completely virtual after March 2020.

The followings are four main activities of EducationUSA. All services are provided to the general public for free of charge.

1) Information Delivery
EducationUSA provides accurate and comprehensive information on higher education in the

U.S. through the EducationUSA/Fulbright Japan’s website, social media (Facebook, Twitter andWebsite hits: 185,297

YouTube), and an original study abroad handbook, which is published triennially with annual
reprints (Study in the U.S.A: The Official Guide 2nd edition) for sale.

2) Events/Activities
Organizes and/or participates in various activities both in person and online such as groupadvising sessions, college fairs and advisors training sessions. Fulbright alumni and other U.S.
university representatives are invited as guest speakers at such events in order to promote theFulbright Program and study in the U.S.
Example events that took place in FY2020-21:
August 17-August 21, 2020 EducationUSA Week (718 participants)
November 16-November 20, 2020 International Education Week (218 participants)
April 3, 2021 EducationUSA Japan Virtual Community College Fair (61 participants)

A total number of program
participants: 5,137

A total number of programs: 693) Individual Advising
Provides individual advising service by appointment and responds to inquiries via e-mail or thephone from the general public.

Number of contacts: 200

4) Services to U.S. Institutions
Gives briefings on recruiting tips and the updated trends of Japanese students. Organizes

Number of U.S. Institutions

prospective students.

events: 79

meeting opportunities (college fairs, special sessions) for U.S. institutions to reach to their

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 18 | ANNUAL REPORT

involved in EducationUSA

Financial Reports
THE JAPAN-UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL COMMISSIONSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
June 30, 2021

THE JAPAN-UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL COMMISSIONSTATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESYear ended June 30, 2021

(Thousands of yen)
Assets:		

(Thousands of yen)
Changes in unrestricted net assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

640,908

Prepaid rent expenses

23,018		Contributions from governments

Other current assets

2,984

		

Contributions from JUSEEPF

Property and equipment

15,270		Contributions from governments for the Japan-U.S. Educational Exchange Program Fund

700

		

Contributions from Mr. Baker(243)

682,882		Contributions from Mr. Jameson

2,193

		

Contributions from Mr. Mikitani

350

		

Contributions from Mr. Miwa-

Guarantee deposit		

Total Assets

Liabilities:		

Revenues and gains -Grants payable in future years

128,686		

Interest income

Deferred revenue

103,193		Foreign exchange gains, net

9,047

		

Others			

Other current liabilities
Accrued employee retirement benefits		

Total Liabilities

124,718

			Total revenues and gains

558,870
26,423

1
8,360
6,064
602,020

365,645
Expenses -Net Assets:		
The Program Operation Fund		
287,808

The JUSEEPF Program Operation Fund

Grant Programs:			

Grants to Americans

-

				

Researchers

45,13429,428				Lecturers / Researchers

14,880

The Baker Fund

-

				

Graduate research fellows

42,384The Jameson Fund

-

				

Fulbright fellows

4,482

Mikitani Memorial Grant

-

				

Prior year adjustments

Miwa Grant		-						The Japan-U.S. Educational Exchange Program Fund				

Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets

317,236
682,882

The accompanying financial statements of the Japan-United States

Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan), as of June 30, 2021 and forthe year then ended, notes to the financial statements, comprising

a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory
information; have been audited by our external auditors, ARK LLC.

			

2,564
109,447

Grants to Japanese				

Researchers				Journalists

				

Graduate students				Foreign language teaching assistant

1,852

				

Prior year adjustments(6,666)						

5,494
2,129
157,072

159,882

Non-Grant Programs		

Grant related costs for Americans

322

		

Grant related costs for Japanese

1,678

		

Educational Advising Services

22,508		Public relations activities						
Administrative expenses
			

Total expenses

1,949
26,459179,524475,313

Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets

126,706

Net assets at beginning of year

190,529

Net assets at end of year

317,236FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 19 | ANNUAL REPORT

Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2020-21

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