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Faculty and Staff

NUPACE Office:                   

Prof. Tsutomu NOMIZU
(Professor and co-ordinator of NUPACE)
 I have served as academic coordinator of NUPACE since
1996. I also belong to the Graduate School of Engineering
where my major is instrumental analytical chemistry.
NUPACE provides its participants with the flexibility to
study in a variety of academic fields and I hope to assist
you to experience a fruitful exchange. I  recommend you
to apply for this fascinating study experience in Nagoya,
Japan.
Assoc. Prof. Claudia ISHIKAWA
(Associate professor and co-ordinator of NUPACE)
 I principally involve myself in international liaison and PR
duties, dealing with issues related to admissions, academic
evaluation, exchange agreements and publicity. I am also
responsible for teaching ‘Immigration in Japan - A Socio-
legal Perspective’. My research interests lie in comparative
immigration law and the legal status of aliens, and I am
currently enrolled in the LLD programme offered at this
University’s Graduate School of Law. Actually, by having
experienced life as a student and foreigner in Japan, I share
at least two traits with all NUPACE participants. Needless
to say, I hope to be able to use my own experiences to
help you navigate an academic and social life that can
prove challenging, but most of all, rewarding.
Assoc. Prof. Yuka KITAYAMA
(Associate professor and co-ordinator of NUPACE)		 Since joining the NUPACE Office in 2009, I have been
involved in admissions, student affairs and advising. My
research interests are equity issues in the field of
contemporary education and socio-cultural contexts in
teaching and learning in a multicultural society, with
particular focus on citizenship education. I have enjoyed
great opportunities to study and research in different
parts of the world, and meet a number of people from
various backgrounds.  These experiences have given me
a wider perspective and a lot of friends from all over the
world. I hope I will be able to help you to enjoy  your
student life in Nagoya, an exciting experience that should
offer you a new perspective.
Ms. Chisato KAMEI
(Student Exchange Program Officer)
 Before living in a foreign country, almost all people worry
about whether they can smoothly adapt to the unfamiliar
environment, and I was one of them. I have worked in
Latin America, and studied in Europe, taking a hard and
beautiful journey. Those experiences, however, have led
me to work at the NUPACE Office. Regarding Nagoya,
you can feel “diversity”. Even though I come from Tokyo,
which is the capital of Japan, I feel it in Nagoya. This city
has a unique and traditional culture and, of course, values.
You will meet people who have a variety of backgrounds
and have an exciting life here like me.
Ms. Minako Sawada
(Administrative Assistant)		 Administrative assistant, dealing mainly with NUPACE tutor
services, and assisting NUPACE students in joining
extracurricular activities at Nagoya University. When
I was a high school student I had the chance to live and
study overseas. This experience has proved to be very
useful for my later academic life and career. I believe
that the experience of living in a different culture enriches
one's life.
I hope many of you grab a chance in NUPACE and
broaden your own perspective.
International Student Exchange Division:
Ms. Yuriko Nishizaki
(Administrative Manager)		 Administrative staff member responsible for managing
services for international students, including financial
support and off-campus accommodation. All of us are here
to help you accomplish your goal. Make use of all the
resources available and make memories here in Nagoya that
will last a lifetime!

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were
to live forever." Mahatma Gandhi.
Ms. Satsuki KAMIYA
(Administrative Officer)		 Hello everyone. It is my great pleasure to be a staff member
working with NUPACE students. It is very exciting to meet
students from all over the world. Nagoya, which is located
in the central area of Japan, is a nice and comfortable place
to live. Joining the NUPACE program is a great experience.
I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Ms. Shizue OKAJIMA
(Administrative Assistant)		 Hello! I am a staff member of the International Student Exchange
Division, Nagoya University. I deal with administrative procedures,
and am in charge of scholarship arrangements for short-term exchange
scholars. I have lived in Nagoya since I was born, and can vouch
that Nagoya is very comfortable place to live in and, of course,
study! If you join NUPACE then, in addition to the common Japanese
culture, you will be able to experience the original Nagoya culture
and language. Why don’t you come to Nagoya and join the NUPACE
program?!!

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