Leader

Haruto Minawa

・Student at Tokyo International University, Faculty of Language and Communication

・Active both on and off campus, such as speaking at TEDx and visiting embassies and international organizations

・Aspires to be a diplomat in the future and is interested in international peacebuilding and multi-regional diplomacy including Japan, the United States, and Asia.

・As representative of the Hasegawa International Peacebuilding Research Group, oversees operations and supports public relations, external relations, and planning teams.

・Participated in the Japan-China-Korea student exchange project as a member of the Japanese delegation at the 13th and 14th JCK Youth Forum held by the United Nations Association (concurrently served as a secretariat member at the 14th JCK Youth Forum)

・Worked as an intern at the Secretariat of the Japan Diet Committee of the World Federation, assisting in the management of Diet sessions.

・At TIU Model United Nations Association, I am involved in the guidance and development of Japanese members of a multinational team as a coach.

John Ueki

・Fourth-year student at International Christian University, majoring in International Relations with a minor in Political Science

・Worked as a consultant supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on franchise expansion and fundraising, while building leadership and practical skills through projects in education and international issues.

・In free time, enjoys dog walking, following international affairs (CSIS, IISS, RAND, Brookings, JIIA), and practicing the guitar

・Aspires to contribute to building a peaceful and sustainable society from a global perspective

Rinka Watanabe

・Student at Sophia University

・Majoring in Business Administration, with a focus on data science research

・Interested in developing countries and gender equality; volunteered in El Salvador

・Conducted field research in Kerala, India on the “Kerala Model of Development”

・Member of the Japan Delegation for the 13th JCK Youth Forum

Nozomi Washiya

・Student in the Faculty of International Liberal Arts at Soka University

・Academic interest in education and psychology

・Aspires to contribute to the development of supportive environments for children

・Participated in the 13th JCK Youth Forum

Kouki Matsumoto

・2nd year at International Christian University

・ Acquired Eiken Grade 1 and Toefl 105 with no experience living overseas

・As a Google AI student ambassador, he is promoting foreign language education using technology, such as developing an app based on the unique English learning theory “coining method” and interning at a startup that implements international exchange using ICT.

・ Next leader of the Japan-China-Korea Youth Forum and intern of the Japan Diet Committee of the World Federation

・Engaged in planning and operation of SuSHI Tech Tokyo 2026 student management division ITAMAE sponsored by Tokyo and fair trade business in Cambodia.

伊藤駿太

・Tokyo International University, 2nd year, Faculty of International Relations

・Currently, I belong to the Model United Nations Club and have been thoroughly practicing scripts in advance to improve my impromptu speaking skills in English.

・In the future, as a national civil servant, I aim to be a bridge that connects people from diverse positions.