My SFC Journey

My Research

I examine biotechnology ecosystems in Silicon Valley and Japan, focusing on the drivers of innovation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. I hope to contribute to improved healthcare delivery by making policy recommendations for international business strategies. By leveraging networks at SFC, I collaborate with researchers at leading international institutions and incorporate diverse perspectives into my research.

1st Year

While completing prerequisite courses and improving my Japanese language proficiency at SFC, I conducted Field Research 1 at Harvard Medical School in Boston. This experience broadened my academic interests, and I shared my research findings in the Keio SFC Academic Research Society Journal.

2nd Year

I deepened my interest in biosciences while also studying international business. I carried out Field Research 2 at a leading biotechnology firm in San Francisco. Our team's findings were published in Nature Biotechnology.

3rd Year

I focused on research activities in Prof. Hoda's Seminar. We visited Silicon Valley and Stanford University for our special research project, immersing ourselves in the local entrepreneurial culture and engaging with Japanese venture capital firms operating overseas.

4th Year

I am completing my Graduation Project and also participating in the Global Passport Program (GPP) offered by the Faculty of Business and Commerce. Outside of campus, I am interning at BMW Japan, where I am gaining valuable experience in market research and EV business development.

Message to Prospective Students

SFC serves as a "reservoir"--much like our Kamoike Pond on campus--of knowledge and collaboration. It isn't just a place to study. It's a place to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you'll have the freedom to explore your passions and turn your ideas into reality in a supportive environment.

(This story was captured in 2024.)