Meet up with Ms. Sayaka Kobayashi (Birigyaru)
Yesterday was my last day of work at Sapporo Shinyo High School. On that day, I had the opportunity to meet Ms. Sayaka Kobayashi, who is a well-known person in Japan! (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/sapporo-news/20240826/7000069344.html) Sayaka Kobayashi's journey as a "birigyaru" (frying colors) challenges stereotypes about academic ability and appearances. Her story demonstrates that with the right motivation […]
My Next Journey as a PhD Student
I am thrilled to share that I will be starting my next journey as a fully-funded PhD student at the University of Warwick in October. I am honored to have received a scholarship from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) that will cover my full tuition fees and living expenses for three years and […]
Send-Off Ceremony
On July 24th, we had a school assembly before the summer break. After the assembly, we celebrated my retirement with a grand send-off ceremony. I don't think there's any school in Japan that treats retiring staff so warmly. I was truly touched and realised that my retirement is real. In my three years and four […]