GLOBAL STUDY SUPPORT (GSS) is a non-profit organization, based in Tokyo, established in 2009.  
We contribute to the revitalization and succession of sustainable communitiesthrough educational and cultural programs for next generation development.

Our Vision & Mission

​OUR VISION
  1. Each individual shines vividly.
  2. Each individual's brilliance becomes a great harmony and spreads.

OUR MISSION
  1. We contribute to nurture the next generation to create a peaceful society.
  2. We promote the revitalization and succession of sustainable communities.
  3. We respect each other's differences and contribute to activities that expand educational diversity.
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​＊Positive Identity Development (POSID) is based on the research of "Positive Identity Development based on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy​" (Kawai, 2019) .
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OUR MEMBERS

Satoko Kawai
POSID Educator, Co-Founder​

Satoko believes that intercultural experiences lead children to create a harmonious world in their future, allowing them to look beyond differences. She has over 20-year experience organizing intercultural programs and oversea tours for children and developed GSS's educational programs, based on her research about Positive Identity Development. MA in Education at Portland State University.
Kotaro Nishishita
Program Manager of Okage-Mairi Project, Director

Kotaro established and leads the Okage-mairi Project at GSS. He studied in New Zealand, Germany and Switzerland. Graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Music, and the Graduate School of Arts in Zurich, Switzerland. Returned to Japan and became fascinated by the customs and traditional culture of the Shizuhara area in Kyoto, where he settled. 
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Maarlie Wada
Program Director

Maarlie established her own company in the U.S. and runs several brand lines over 15 years. She organizes business seminars and consults for Japanese companies expanding their business in the global market. She also supports cultural activities at Harmony Club in San Jose and local schools through Sock Nation Project. 
Mari Adachi
​Program Director, Co-Founder

​Mari worked for 27 years as a journalist as well as NY correspondent. She mainly wrote about global economy and business, and also reported on the financial market via Japanese TV news programs. She works as a journalist and currently teaches at two universities as a part-time professor. MBA at Hitotsubashi University.
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Chizuko Aizawa
Volunteer ​Coordinator

​Chizuko worked in both Japanese and international companies and experienced many types of cultural differences. Her experiences in a diversity support her special interests in education and high motivation to provide variety of educational programs for children.
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​Nao Kawai
Promotions, Marketing

Nao served as a GSS junior leader and a student ambassador at a state university in the U.S., where she was in charge of public relations and PR while mentoring Japanese students and international students from other countries. After interning at an education company in Silicon Valley, she is currently working at a start-up company in Tokyo. She has lived in the U.S. for 11 years. BA at Portland State University.

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We always appreciate for all volunteer staffs, teachers, guest lecturers, and parents who have supported our activities! ​
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