Alumni and Graduates

Aoyama Gakuin University 's greatest treasure is its many graduates who are servant-leaders.
We introduce graduates who are active all over the world.

No.356
掲載日/2025/7/31

刑事弁護に生きる、パンク・ロックの精神とサーバント・リーダーシップ

高野隆法律事務所
法学部 法学科卒業
校友・卒業生 須﨑 友里
No.351
掲載日/2025/6/18

青学で育んだ感性を土台に、“みんな違う”時代のファッション誌を編集する

株式会社集英社 雑誌「non-no」編集部編集長（プリント版）
国際政治経済学部 国際経営学科卒業
校友・卒業生 中込 直子 × 鈴木 さくら
No.347
掲載日/2025/5/19

裁く心を支える、幼少期からの教えと信念 法律と人間性の間で、正当な判決を追求する

東京地方裁判所 刑事第3部
法学部 法学科 2018年卒業
校友・卒業生 平墳 優佳
No.346
掲載日/2025/5/19

大学で出会ったシュルレアリスムとジャズ。すべての経験を、「誰か」に伝わる創造に

株式会社電通 映画監督
文学部 フランス文学科 2007年卒業
校友・卒業生 長久 允
No. 344
Posted date: March 28, 2025

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
From Aogaku, challengers creating the future. Businesses that change society

Chairman and CEO, LINE Yahoo Japan Corporation
Graduated Department of Law Faculty of Law
Alumni and Graduates Kentaro Kawabe × Hiroshi Fukui / Shusaku Matsuo / Shohei Yamaguchi / Hisao Seto
No. 340
Posted date: March 10, 2025

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
I want to convey the joy of discovering the unknown and improve Japan's technological capabilities through research and education.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Advanced College of Science and Engineering and Engineering, Waseda University
Graduated from the Graduate School Graduate School of Science and Engineering Doctoral Program in Science and Engineering
Alumni and Graduates Ayumi Ishii x Eri Hashimoto
No. 339
Posted date: March 4, 2025

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Pursuing what's interesting and uncovering the unknown

Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University
Graduated College of Science and Engineering Faculty of Science and Engineering
Alumni and Graduates Hiroshi Sawa × Reo Ohno
No. 336
Posted date: 2025/2/18

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Providing practical solutions and bringing joy to emerging countries

Advisor to the Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics Economics
Alumni and Graduates Akihiro Sakurai x Ayaka Nakano
No. 335
Posted date: 2025/2/13

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
The basis of our management is the belief that "for the world, for the people"

Chairman and CEO, Weathernews Inc.
Graduated College of Science and Engineering Faculty of Science and Engineering
Alumni and Graduates: Chihiro Kusabiraki x Shinichi Ishikawa
No. 331
Posted date: 2025/1/20

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Understand and accept yourself to become an influential player

Beach volleyball players
Japan representative at the Paris Olympics
Graduated Department of Business Administration School of Business
Alumni and Graduates Akiko Hasegawa x Misuzu Takahashi
No. 326
Posted date: 17/12/2024

The training I received at Aogaku is the foundation of who I am today. I want to be someone who can give people dreams and hope.

B.LEAGUE Utsunomiya Brex
Graduated from the Department of History College of Literature
Alumni and Graduate Makoto Hiejima
No. 325
Posted date: 12/5/2024

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
A way of working that contributes to society and creates culture

Vice President, Condé Nast Japan LLC
Graduated Department of Business Administration School of Business
Alumni and GraduateYoshiharu Hiraishi x Kokoro Ota
No. 324
Posted date: 2024/10/29

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Bringing happiness to someone with the products we create

Sony Corporation
Graduated School of Business Department of Business Administration
Alumni and Graduates Shunsuke Nakahashi x Natsumi Shimokawa
No. 323
Posted date: 2024/10/23

Embody the spirit of "salt of the earth, light of the world" and aim to be servant leaders for those facing difficulties.

NPO Earth Tree
Cambodia
Graduated Department of Public and Regional Economics College of Economics
Alumni/Graduate Yurika Chiba
No. 314
Posted date: 2024/9/26

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Pursue what you want and keep moving forward

Asahi Shimbun Publications Co., Ltd.
Graduated from the Department of Japanese College of Literature Department of Japanese Language and Literature
Alumni and Graduates Naoko Koda × Soya Takagaki / Nene Yamabe
No. 313
Posted date: August 23, 2024

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Follow your own path without being bound by anything

Blue United Corporation President and CEO
Graduated from the Faculty Faculty of Law Department of Public Law
Alumni and Graduates Takehiko Nakamura × Go Sato / Aoi Nomoto
No. 310
Posted date: August 1, 2024

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
A job that you can devote yourself to, based on what you love and what you impulse.

Representative Director, Ameikaze Sun Co.
College of Economics Department of Economics Graduation
Alumni and Graduates Hiroyuki Takahashi x Taichi Ishikawa
No. 307
Posted date: July 16, 2024

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
The unsung heroes who connect the stories of the press

caster
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics Economics
Alumni and Graduates Ayaka Ogawa × Yoei Zama
No. 305
Posted date: June 10, 2024

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Communicating brings about positive changes in people's hearts

Fuji Television Announcer
Graduated Department of Comparative Arts College of Literature
Alumni and Graduates Seika Inoue x Riko Miyamoto / Miku Yoshida
No. 299
Posted date: May 8, 2024

Educational leadership learned at Aoyama: Standing at the same level as children and supporting the leaders of the future

Tokyo Private Joshi Seigakuin Junior and Senior High School
Social Studies Teacher College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies Graduated from the Department Department of Education Faculty of Human Sciences
Alumni and Graduate Yusuke Komiya
No. 297
Posted date: 4/30/2024

The path to becoming a certified public accountant has been paved through hard work since entering the university. Facing financial statements honestly and enhancing the value of audits

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC
College of Economics Department of Economics Graduation
Alumni/Graduate Suzuki Yuka
No. 296
Posted date: 2024/4/22

Shaping the future of communication through agile trial and error and unwavering enthusiasm

Sony Corporation Technology Development Laboratories
Graduated College of Science and Engineering Department of Integrated information technology
Ryuichi Suzuki, Alumni and Graduate​
No. 295
Posted date: 4/8/2024

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
He looks back on his student days and shares his experiences.
The importance of things that can only be done now.

actress
Graduated College of Literature Department of English Letters
Alumni and Graduate Minami Tanaka
No. 294
Posted date: 2024/4/2

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
The experience of failure is the energy for growth

Yomiuri Giants scorer
School of Business Department of Business Administration
Alumni and Graduates Munehisa Shida x Hiroki Ushida
No. 292
Posted date: March 27, 2024

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Management in the era of diversity and individuality

President and CEO of BuddyCompass Inc.
Graduated Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering College of Science and Engineering
Alumni and Graduates: Daichi Takaishi x Haruka Mizuno
No. 289
Posted date: March 18, 2024

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Cherishing excitement and contributing to the international community
Carving out a challenging life

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Graduated College of Literature Department of English Letters
Alumni and Graduates: Reiko Shimane x Shona Setada / Rina Isshiki x Hina Hiramine
No. 286
Posted date: 2024/2/26

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Believe in your current self and take to the mound

Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Faculty College of Literature Department of History
Alumni/Alumni Masanori Ishikawa x Hayato Tsunehiro / Kaito Shimomura
No. 284
Posted date: 2024/2/14

From concept to actual running car. Automobile development that makes dreams come true through collaboration between many departments and people

Nissan Automotive Technology Co., Ltd.
Vehicle Project Management Division, Vehicle Planning Group
Alumni and Graduate Masanori Ido
No. 278
Posted date: 2023/12/22

Realizing his dream of "working around the world" by moving overseas. Paving the way with a positive approach

Exa Innovation Studio Japan Branch
Faculty School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Communication
Alumni and GraduatesKiriyo Arahori
No. 277
Posted date: 12/18/2023

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Dreams are born from the interests we encounter in life

Mitsui Memorial Hospital
Graduated College of Literature Department of Education Letters, Psychology major
Alumni and Graduates Yukari Shirasugi x Keiko Kita
No. 273
Posted date: 2023/11/16

"Aogaku Mind Opening Up the Future"
Clarify your goals and be objective

Urawa Red Diamonds
Graduated Department of Business Administration School of Business
Alumni and Graduates Kaho Koizumi x Kodai Nagasawa / Takeru Yamazawa
No. 260
Posted date: 2023/9/20

Exchange student at Aoyama Gakuin University: Starting a business, important encounters, and the perspective on language I discovered while translating the Manyoshu into English

CEO of IU-Connect Inc.
Exchange student from University of Washington, USA
Alumni and Graduate Arthur Zethes
Arthur Zetes
No. 244
Posted date: July 4, 2023

To support children and parents
To the psychological profession.
Supported by knowledge from psychology

Ai no Sono Fuchinobe Kindergarten
Graduate Graduate School of Education, Psychology and Human Studies Department of Psychology
Completed Master's degree in Clinical Psychology
Alumni and Graduate Nagisa Yoko
No. 234
Posted date: May 2, 2023

I want to support theater and theater companies from behind the scenes and deliver the messages that are put into the stage to as many people as possible.

Director and Production Department of Haiyuza Theatre Company
Graduated School of Cultural and Creative Studies Department of Cultural and Creative Studies
Alumni and Graduate Mayumi Shimogaki
No. 233
Posted date: 2023/4/27

Discovering the potential of social media and embarking on the path to becoming a business owner. With an eye on the future, he is committed to nurturing entrepreneurs.

President and CEO, Cyber Buzz Inc.
Graduated Department of Business Administration School of Business
Alumni and Graduate Akinori Takamura
No. 232
Posted date: 2023/4/21

Guided by my studies at Aogaku,
Sustainable at UN agencies
Engaged in human settlement development

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Residing in the Republic of Kenya
Graduated School of Global Studies and Collaboration
Alumni and Graduate Taito Yanaka
No. 219
Posted date: March 8, 2023

Four years at university where I developed my independence. I climbed the ladder one step at a time.
Towards the dream of becoming a major league player

Boston Red Sox
School of Social Informatics Department of Social Informatics
Alumni and Graduate Masanao Yoshida
No. 218
Posted date: March 6, 2023

A heartwarming message
The joy of experiencing an unknown world
I want to share it with a wider audience.

Chief Producer, Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK)
Graduated from the Faculty College of Literature Department of Japanese Language and Literature
Alumni/Graduate Yoko Ono
No. 215
Posted date: 2023/2/22

DX brings change to business. Understanding user needs and charting the path to success

Consultant, NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, Inc.
Graduate School of Social Informatics Department of Social Informatics
Completed Master's Program
Alumni and Graduate Tomohiko Yoshida
No. 209
Posted date: 2023/1/31

Mutual understanding is the first step in business.
Through cooperation with other countries
Contributing to security

Ministry of Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency
Armament Policy Department, International Armament Division
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Economics
Alumni and Graduate Yuki Ide
No. 204
Posted date: 2022/12/22

Connecting information and society
Stay one step ahead of what your customers want
To the IT specialist

NTT DATA Corporation
IT Service and Payment Business Headquarters
Graduated School of Social Informatics Department of Social Informatics
Alumni/Graduate Yurie Kawabata
No. 193
Posted date: 2022/11/7

From a life science perspective
With a focus on dermatology
Involved in cosmetics development

Zenyaku Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Graduate School Graduate School of Science and Engineering Engineering
Completed Master's degree in Life Sciences
Alumni and Graduate Kaori Amano
No. 168
Posted date: August 2, 2022

The expertise of "theory of things" that I came into contact with at Aogaku
To be a reporter who uses his knowledge to convey the truth

President and CEO of Nikkei Science Inc.
Graduated College of Science and Engineering Faculty of Science and Engineering
Alumni and Graduate Atsunori Takeshita
No. 165
Posted date: July 21, 2022

As a pastor/chaplain
Facing life head-on

Pastor and Hospital Chaplain of the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Tsudanuma Church
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics Economics
Alumni and Graduate Kazuhiro Sekino
No. 155
Posted date: June 7, 2022

"Taking action"
Learning from Sartre
To be a reporter covering world issues

Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) International Broadcasting Department International Planning Department Planning and Strategy Group
Graduated College of Literature Department of French Language and Literature Letters
Alumni and Graduate Mitsuko Nishikawa
No. 142
Posted date: March 15, 2022

Servant Leader
What lives at the root of our spirit is
"Gratitude to society"

Chairman and President of Paloma Corporation
Graduated School of Business Department of Business Administration
Alumni and Graduate Hiroaki Kobayashi
No. 139
Posted date: 2022/2/21

Republic of Zambia in Africa
Collaborating with diverse people in
Dedicated to Support

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Currently based in Zambia
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics Economics
Alumni/Graduate Risa Goto
No. 138
Posted date: 2022/2/16

In harsh war zones
While maintaining a neutral stance
Providing support to people

Protection Delegate, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Graduated Department of Law (now Department of Law) Faculty of Law
Alumni and Graduate Masahide Mita
No. 136
Posted date: 2022/2/9

Practice in the field of cultural policy
International grassroots human exchange

The Japan Foundation
Graduated School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Alumni and Graduate Tomoya Seki
No. 125
Posted date: 2021/12/23

Development of precision bearings
Carbon neutral
Supporting the future

NSK Ltd.
Automotive Bearing Technology Center
Alumni and Graduate Hideo Nishizawa
No. 115
Posted date: 2021/11/18

My alma mater is always in my heart
At Aogaku
Irreplaceable Days

TBS Announcer
Graduated College of Literature Department of English Letters
Alumni/Graduate Ai Eto
No. 96
Posted date: August 31, 2021

A job that entertains people
Globally active

Bandai Co., Ltd., Europe and America Business Division
Graduated School of Global Studies and Collaboration
Alumni and Graduate Ken Taniguchi
No. 93
Posted date: August 17, 2021

People all over the world
Beyond the Boundaries
I want to create a world where we can learn from each other

World Road Inc. CEO/Co-Representative
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Alumni and Graduate Taichi Ichikawa
No. 86
Posted date: July 12, 2021

In sports management
Through parasports
Towards a D&I* society

Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center
Graduated School of Business
Alumni and Graduate Noriko Kageyama
No. 82
Posted date: June 28, 2021

Catering to the individuality of each person
Let your child's unique qualities shine

Teacher at Asahi Elementary School, Setagaya, Tokyo
Graduated College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies
Alumni and Graduate Riina Yamamoto
No. 80
Posted date: June 15, 2021

Living for novel writing
The language and thinking skills cultivated through law

Entertainer, writer
Faculty of Law Graduate
Alumni and Graduate Shigeaki Kato
No. 79
Posted date: June 14, 2021

Highly efficient transparent antennas made from special carbon materials pave the way for the future of communications

College of Science and Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Faculty and Students Professor Koh x Professor Hashimoto x Shohei Kosuge
No. 77
Posted date: 2021/5/24

Supporting Japanese manufacturing,
Responding to the trust of the global market

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Shizuoka Plant Materials Department Purchasing Section 2
Faculty of Law Graduate
Alumni and Graduate Tomoya Senda
No. 76
Posted date: 2021/4/26

I pursued it with all my might as a student.
Marketing and individuality

Kose Corporation
Consumer Brands Division
Graduated School of Business
Alumni and Graduate Shiori Katayama
No. 75
Posted date: 2021/4/23

Learning about Human Rights
I took it personally
Social issues

Jiji Press Sendai Branch Editorial Department
Faculty of Law Graduate
Alumni and Graduate Kenya Murakami
No. 74
Posted date: April 15, 2021

Miss Campus' voice
Creating a better world from a female perspective by solving social issues

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
Graduated School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Alumni and Graduate Yuzuki Nakayama
No. 73
Posted date: April 14, 2021

Shaping who I am today
Learning in college
Meeting friends who grew up together

Fuji Television Announcer
Graduated from School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Alumni and Graduate Yurika Mita
No. 67
Posted date: March 22, 2021

Cherishing connections with people
Make rational decisions from the other person's point of view

IBM Japan Ltd.
Global Business Services Division
Graduated School of Business
Alumni and Graduate Yuki Kubota
No. 50
Posted date: 2020/12/17

Advertising is communication,
I want to increase "good relationships" in society

Hakuhodo Inc.
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Alumni and Graduate: Ryo Kamiki
No. 49
Posted date: 2020/12/14

Standing close to people in developing countries
Servant Leader

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Alumni and Graduate Miwa Ito
No. 45
Posted date: 2020/11/30

As a "banker representative for Japan,"
Connecting people with a spirit of harmony

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank
New York Branch Houston Office
Vice President
Graduated College of Economics
Alumni and Graduate Kosuke Suzuki
No. 39
Posted date: 2020/10/12

"All-out" in his student days
Self-confidence is a strength in society

Panasonic System Solutions
Japan Co., Ltd.
Graduated College of Science and Engineering
Kentaro Tsurui, Alumni and Graduate​
No. 36
Posted date: 2020/9/29

Mathematics and soccer
From a dearly loved science girl
Becoming a "Teacher You Can Trust"

Mathematics teacher at Kanagawa Prefectural Kirigaoka High School
Graduated College of Science and Engineering
Alumni/Graduate Nagata Mizuho
No. 35
Posted date: 2020/9/23

Supporting people and society with weather information
Servant Leader

Weathernews Inc.
President and CEO
Graduated College of Science and Engineering
Alumni and Graduate Chihiro Kusabiraki
No. 30
Posted date: 2020/9/8

"Changing the world through business."
The power that keeps dreams running

Marubeni Corporation Chemicals Division
Marubeni America Corporation Silicon Valley Branch
Graduated College of Literature
Alumni and Graduate Satsuki Takahashi
No. 13
Posted date: 2019/12/13

By candlelight
A warm landscape
produce

Representative Trustee of the Japan Candle Association
Graduated from School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Alumni and Graduate Yu Kanda
No. 6
Posted date: 2019/1/17

Heartfelt hospitality
Connecting Tokyo to the World

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Policy Planning Bureau, Foreign Affairs Department
Graduated School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
Alumni and Graduate Emiko Kimura
No. 4
Posted date: June 15, 2018

Found around the world
"True wealth"
To produce

President and CEO of Wise-Wise Co., Ltd.
Graduated College of Economics
Alumni and Graduate Taketoshi Sato
No. 2
Posted date: March 19, 2018

Girls' Generation's "longing for foreign countries"
Going global
Driving force

Air Canada Japan Branch Manager
Graduated College of Literature
Alumni and Graduate Takayo Weiss

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