This page introduces my major courses at Osaka university, along with other educational and outreach activities.
Courses
Life Planning and Career Design
Introduce to Consulting
Research and Fieldwork Internship
Other Educational & Outreach Activities
Lectures and Workshops
Collaboration with Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, on Community Health Initiatives
Educational Programs for Elementary School Students
Course : Life Planning and Life Design
2026 Course Syllabus : Click here
Drawing on positive psychology and life design, this course helps students deepen their self-understanding and develop meaningful goals their future
below are selected results from the 2026 course survey
Students Voices
“this course gave me a much clearer understanding of who I am compares with six months ago.”
“Rather than simply learning established theories and knowledge, this was a unique course where I could learn about myself. The assessment results, in particular, will be a lifelong asset. It was worth far more than just two credits.”
“Being able to take this course alone made me feel that coming to Osaka university was worthwhile.”
“This course gave me opportunities not only to think about my life and well-being, but also to reflect, make plans, and take actions. Every class offered new perspectives and insights, and the instructor’s personal experiences made the course both engaging and enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to think more deeply about themselves and their future.”
“It provides an exceptionally thorough opportunity for the kind of self-analysis that is essential when preparing for job applications.”
More Students Voices
Click here to read comments from students who took the course in previous years.
I also offer lectures, seminars, and workshops on related topics for universities, companies, schools, and other organizations. Please feel free to contact me for inquiries.
Selected past engagement : Osaka university, Tokyo Metropolitan University, IT consulting firms, HR consulting firms, HR startups, elementary schools in Tokyo, a local board of education in Tokyo, and many others.
Course: Introduction to Consulting — Understanding and Revitalizing Local Economies through Empathy
2026 course syllabus : click here
This course gives students the opportunities to work on real-world challenges provided by companies and organizations. Under the guidance of Professor Michinori Uesugi, who has extensive experience in community-based economic initiatives, I also participate in the course, drawing on my previous experience as a consultant.
Students work directly with participating companies and organizations to conduct research, develop proposals, and present their findings, gaining practical business experience while deepening their understanding of local economies. The course is co-taught with Professor Uesugi.
Although the course is titled Introduction to Consulting, it is designed to teach broadly applicable consulting and problem-solving skills and is not limited to students interested in pursuing careers in consulting.
Course Structure
A distinctive feature of this course is that students work on real-world challenges provided by actual companies and organizations and present the results of their research and analysis directly to representatives of those organizations.
1. Selection and Enrollment
Eligibility: Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students from all schools and faculties, as well as graduate students.
Students may be selected depending on the projects available.
2. Orientation and Team Formation
Students learn about the objectives of the course and the fundamentals of consulting. They then indicate their project preferences and are assigned to teams.
3. Research and Analysis (including interviews with companies)
Students analyze the assigned challenges through market research, surveys, interviews, and other methods. When appropriate, they visit participating companies and organizations and speak directly with their representatives to gain a deeper understanding of their business challenges.
4. Midterm Review
Students receive feedback from the instructors and external project supporters to refine the direction of their proposals.
5. Proposal Development
Based on their analysis, students develop proposals and prepare presentation materials for the partner companies and organizations.
6. Final Presentation
Students present their final proposals directly to the participating companies and organizations.
Information about the course and its activities will be shared through the School of Economics website and social media channels, including X.
A dedicated website for this course is also currently under development.
Student Feedback
“I believe this course offers students a truly unique opportunity to engage directly with real-world business challenges. Although it can be demanding, you can learn a great deal in a short period of time, and the experience will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for your future.”
“Of all the courses I took during my four years at the School of Economics, this was one of the most memorable. You experience firsthand both the challenge and the excitement of applying logical thinking and frameworks learned from textbooks to real-world problems. It is not an easy course, but that is precisely what makes the experience so intensive and unforgettable. I strongly encourage you to take on the challenge.”
“This course is certainly valuable for students interested in consulting, but I also believe it helps students develop broadly applicable skills that will be essential in their future careers, regardless of the field they choose.”
Course introductory video: Click here
Click here to read comments from students who took the course in previous years.
In addition, 75% of students reported that the course substantially deepened their understanding of the current state and challenges of local economies.* In this sense, the course also aligns with Osaka University’s vision of being “locally rooted and globally engaged.”
*Among the 16 students who completed the course in 2026, 12 responded that their understanding had “deepened substantially” or “deepened very substantially,” while 4 responded that it had “deepened to some extent.”
Course: Specialized Seminar — Reading Research Papers in Behavioral Science
(Second-Year Seminar)
2026 Course Syllabus: Click here
The goal of this second-year seminar is to help students develop the ability to independently search for and evaluate scientific evidence, such as academic research papers, in response to questions they encounter.
Students select one topic either from a list provided by the instructor or based on their own interests. With support from the instructor and teaching assistants (TAs), they independently read academic papers and related books and summarize the findings of their research.
Course: Research and Fieldwork Internship
2026 Spring/Summer Semester Syllabus: Click here
This graduate-level course combines instruction in business skills—including Japanese corporate recruitment and employee development systems, logical thinking, presentation, and documentation—with participation in an internship.
Through these activities, students gain practical business experience and a deeper understanding of professional working environments. This course is offered exclusively to graduate students.
Tokyo Metropolitan University: Healthcare in the Age of AI: An Introduction to Medical AI (Selected Lectures)
I had the opportunity to teach six of the eight sessions in this course at Tokyo Metropolitan University. It was a valuable and rewarding experience for me as well. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Professor Higuchi and the other faculty members at Tokyo Metropolitan University for inviting me to contribute to the course.
Lectures, Workshops, and Other Activities
I have delivered numerous lectures and workshops for companies, local governments, and other organizations, including:
- Lectures on employee engagement and well-being
- Workshops on innovation and digital transformation (DX)
- Workshops designed to help participants deepen their self-understanding and enhance their self-efficacy
In addition, through workshops organized by Webecomm, a general incorporated association, I support participants in reflecting on their lives and envisioning their futures.
Please feel free to contact me for further information about past activities or available programs.
Supporting Health Checkups for Older Adults in Futtsu City, Chiba
I collaborate with Futtsu City on its health checkup initiatives for older adults. My contributions include additional assessments of psychological and social conditions, the selection and design of assessment measures, data analysis, and interpretation and presentation of the results.
Educational Activities at Elementary Schools and Other Settings
As part of initiatives to promote well-being, I teach classes at elementary schools and provide advice and support for programs developed by teachers.
Other Pro Bono Activities
Although my capacity is limited, I also provide pro bono support to nonprofit and social-support organizations, drawing on my previous experience as a consultant. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss possible support.