Hiraku Usui

Responsible for forest management of community-shared forests at Woods Co., Ltd. This role included periods of medical leave.

Served as a principal specialist in the First Africa Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Focused on Central African regional affairs and AU peace and security.

Served as a planning and survey officer at the JICA Democratic Republic of Congo office. Responsible for managing forest conservation projects.

Provided freelance translation services for Official Development Assistance (ODA) related materials and television footage. Ensured accurate and timely delivery of translated content.

Worked at Tokura Construction's Nouadhibou office in Mauritania. Primarily handled interpretation and translation duties for various projects.

Served as the resident representative for the Japan International Cooperation System in Benin. Managed grant aid projects focused on community development.

Served as a specialized researcher at the Embassy of Japan in Guinea. Provided support for election processes and security sector reform initiatives.

Engaged in rural development and dissemination activities in Senegal. Worked at the Nioro Department Forest Bureau, contributing to local community upliftment.

Graduated from La Salle High School.

Graduated from Kyoto University's Faculty of Science with a Bachelor of Science degree. Studied fundamental scientific principles.

Completed coursework for the Integrated Doctoral Program at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies. This coursework was equivalent to a Master's degree, and the program was exited after completing required credits.

Enrolled in and completed the Integrated Doctoral Program at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies. Successfully earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree.