BIOGRAPHY:    I was born in Japan in 1978. When I was University student, I met Jesus Christ, and was baptized. I graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University in 2001 where I studied the sociology of education and education. At that time, I wanted to become a teacher in Japan, but when I was a senior in university I participated in a work camp that FHI Japan organized in Honduras. After that, God called me to serve the children who are in spiritual and physical poverty in this world. I didn’t come to this decision for two years. Finally, though, I responded to obey Him.

REASON FOR WORKING WITH FHI:  During the work camp in Honduras, I saw that the people found joy in living and could give thanks to God even though they were really poor physically. That was when I learned the importance of integral development (spiritual, physical, social and emotional). That was when my desire was born to work in FHI as a servant of the people.