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Faculty and Staff

Director of International Center

Daryl M. Arakaki
Daryl M. Arakaki

Welcome to Osaka Gakuin University!
As you are preparing your luggage to come to OGU, I would suggest that the most important item you pack is a detailed list of what you wish to experience and accomplish while in Japan. Whether you are coming for a long-term exchange of 1 year or 1 semester, or just a short-term program of a few weeks, you will find that your time here will pass much too quickly. At the end of their study period at OGU, many students have told me that there were many things that they wanted to do, but put off until it was too late.
The teachers and staff at Osaka Gakuin University will try their best to help you achieve your goals and dreams in Japan, but first you will need to decide what those goals and dreams are.
Good Luck and hope to see you here in Osaka!

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Japanese Faculty Members

Ryosuke Masuda
Ryosuke Masuda

Classes: Advanced Level
Interests: Listening to music, Reading books
Traveled to: Vietnam
Message: “OGUで楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう。お会いするのを楽しみにしています。”
Let's have fun studying Japanese at OGU. I'm looking forward to seeing you !

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Misa Fukui
Misa Fukui

Classes: Upper Intermediate Level
International Experience:
-Taught Japanese in Latvia for 4 years
-Worked in New Zealand for 8 months
Message: "頑張って勉強するならぜひ来てください。"
If you study hard, by all means please come to OGU.

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Miho Yuki
Miho Yuki

Classes:Intermediate Level
Interests:Eating out, Traveling
Message: "いろいろなことを経験する良いチャンスです。ここ大阪の地で楽しみながら学んでください。"
This is a good chance to have new experiences. Enjoy studying in Osaka!

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International Center Staff

Midori Hatanaka
Midori Hatanaka

Interests: Reading books, traveling, watching movies and plays
Study Abroad: Loras College and University of Northern Iowa in the U.S.A. for total 4 years, the Korean Language Institute at Yonsei University in Korea for 1 year
Traveled to: U.S.A., Canada, Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Spain, France, U.K. and Austria
Message: Studying and living abroad gives you not only a chance to learn different cultures and customs, but also a great opportunity to see yourself and your own country from a different angle. Take a step into your brand new future with us! I am looking forward to meeting you at OGU.

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Tao Meng
Tao Meng

Interests: Traveling, cooking, swimming…
Study Abroad: Lancaster University in the U.K. for 1year
Travelled to: China, Japan, U.K., France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherland, Austria, Italy, etc.
My Message: Here are some of my favorite words I would like to share with you:
- Experience is everything!
- Opportunities are only for the people who are prepared.
Welcome to OGU, to get a life changing experience at OSAKA!

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Yuki Goda
Yuki Goda

Interests: Traveling, watching movies, and visiting museums
Study Abroad: Everett Community College and Central Washington University in the U.S.A. for 5 Years
Travelled to: Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Monaco, U.S.A. Canada and South Korea
Message: I would like to share this inspirational message from Senator J. William Fulbright with you. “Educational exchange can turn nations into people, contributing as no other form of communication can to the humanizing of international relations...”
https://www.fulbright.jp/eng/project/index.html

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Natsumi Onda
Natsumi Onda

Interests: Making sweets, singing, drawing...
International Experience: Study abroad to Saint Mary’s University in Canada for 1 year; travelled to Canada, Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Spain etc.
Message: Studying abroad was precious and unforgettable memory for me. I could also make many friends around the world who I still keep in touch with. The time is short, but it will absolutely change your life. Please try everything you want to do and grab the chance by yourself!

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Takako Kanazawa
Takako Kanazawa

Interests: Dancing
Travelled to: Europe, U.S.A. Hong Kong and Korea
Message: I hope you make great memories and experiences in Japan by studying abroad at OGU. I want to help you make your dreams come true.

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