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While deciding which university in Japan would be the best to study at, I considered several factors. One of the most important of these was the curriculum, in which I found that Kyoto University was a heavily academic-focused institution, and the wide variety of classes they offered was very appealing to me. As I studied Industrial Engineering in the past, which is quite different from management, I wanted to ensure that through my Master’s degree I would be able to gain insightful knowledge on a whole range of topics, some including: Strategic Management, Marketing, Macroeconomics, etc. Additionally, the academic staff at KU, their expertise in their individual fields and the importance the University gave to research, free-thinking and self-improvement reaffirmed my decision in joining Kyoto University. It’s diverse student background allows for such a philosophy to flourish and contributed to why I chose GSM.

Professor Kiyoshi Kobayashi (former Dean of the GSM, Kyoto University) said, "Kyoto University has a school spirit that emphasizes freedom and basic research and is a place to learn what to do instead of how to do.” Inspired by his words, I chose Kyoto University. There are many business schools but even if you gain knowledge as a tool to run the company smoothly, it is difficult to solve the real problems. I think it is necessary to have an attitude of pursuing the truth, not a superficial discussion. Especially in the hotel industry, where I have been engaged for more than 15 years, there is no definition for the basic terms of hospitality and service and it is an area that requires more fundamental discussion. One other reason for choosing Kyoto University is that this "service" course is provided.

 I originally belonged to the Faculty of Engineering and mainly studied data analysis by using probability theory and mathematical statistics. While doing research activities, my analysis results were rarely used in the real world. I felt there is a gap between academic and Business. So, I chose a business school to acquire skills of business and management and fill the gap. In particular, GSM is a professional graduate school in accordance with the fundamental philosophy of integration of arts and sciences. There is an environment where students can study with a variety of students, including working adults with professional experience, students with backgrounds in science, and international students. I felt those environments were attractive for me and that’s why I chose this school.

My research interests include corporate strategy, corporate governance, international business, business history, and especially the evolution of large enterprises in developed and emerging economies.

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GSM Newsletter vol.10 (Japanese, partly English)

GSM Newsletter vol.10 (Japanese, partly English)
June, 2025

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