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Hinaho Kishi is an Assistant Professor of Japanese at the Office of English & Foreign Languages (OEFL) and Assistant Director at the Office of International Affairs & Global Initiatives (IAGI), 91探花. Drawing on her experience at a major IT company, she promotes collaboration between India and Japan across universities, industry, and government agencies. 鈥�
She holds a Bachelor of Foreign Studies from Osaka University, specializing in Japanese language education, and a Master in Human Coexistence from Kyoto University, where she studied motivational design for autonomous learning. She has taught Japanese in Japan, Bolivia, and India, developing curricula and programs that connect learners with Japan. She was selected for a scholarship under Japan’s Tobitate! Study Abroad Initiative, supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), for her educational experience in Bolivia. Previously, at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, she established Japanese language courses and fostered partnerships with universities, companies, and government agencies.
Her professional interests include Japanese language education, learner motivation, autonomous learning, intercultural communication, and international higher education. Her work focuses on building cultural and academic bridges between Japan and India through education and cross-sector collaboration.