Staff

Oguchi　Hiroshi

Director

In April 2025 I took on the role here as Center Director, since then I have enjoyed working as part of this wonderful team. We will continue to work together to build a multicultural society were everyone can thrive.    

Itsuki Iida

Section Chief

I take consultations and organize events to help foreign nationals get used to daily life in Japan. I sincerely hope that foreigners who settle in Okaya can establish a second home here and enjoy a fun, fulfilling life free from any cultural barriers.

Jared Stanford

Coordinator of International Relations

Kia Ora, hello! I'm Jared, a New Zealander who is passionate about cultural exchange. In order to help promote international relations here in OkayaⅠ make school visits, hold language and culture seminars, offer translations and interpreting services and engage in international exchange events. If you are interested in having me come to your school or attend an event, please fill out the request form (Japanese) below and return via post or FAX.

   (派遣依頼書.docx / 派遣依頼書.pdf)

Kenji Kawanishi

Portuguese Consultant・School Support Staff

My aim is to contribute to the lives of foreigners living in Okaya City with impeccable professionalism, and to support people so that they can peacefully maintain their day to day lives here in Japan. I will respond efficiently and amicably to foreigners’ questions while putting forth any and all efforts to accomplish what I am tasked to do.   　

Joselyn Kikuchi

Tagalog (Filipino) School Support Staff

　I am Joseyln Kikuchi, one of the school support staff members here at the Center. In my work with children, I will do my utmost to help them grow, bridge the gap between their native language and Japanese, as well as help them with culture differences.