Born in Yokohama, Japan. I live in Switzerland since 1999. I hold a master’s degree in international relations from Geneva. I am the Head of the Japanese section of swissinfo.ch since 2016. Previously, I worked for 15 years for Asahi Shimbun at the UN in Geneva, where I closely followed multilateral and Swiss affairs.
UN activities in Geneva hampered by financial constraints
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Facing an unprecedented budget crisis, the United Nations in Geneva has been forced to implement drastic cost-saving measures.
Switzerland changes the way dance is taught, one step at a time
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Jason Beechey, the new head of dance at Zurich University of the Arts, talks about his vision for ballet education in Switzerland.
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The United Nations Office at Geneva is facing a severe funding shortfall, causing temporary closures of the building and power disruptions.
‘It’s never been more urgent to eliminate nuclear weapons’
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Melissa Parke, ICAN’s new Executive Director, discusses the outstanding challenges to achieving a future free of nuclear weapons.
International Geneva caught in the crossfire of the Ukraine war
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International organisations in Geneva are in a dilemma over whether to isolate Russia in a bid to increase pressure on Moscow to stop the war.
The Prix de Lausanne at 50: from local event to global prestige
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Half a century after its first edition, the Prix de Lausanne has become a major event attracting young dancers from across the world.
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Mirjana Spoljaric Egger will become the first woman to head the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Complex challenges await her.
WTO Covid-19 vaccine waiver leaves many disappointed
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The World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference ended with a package of six trade agreements. But not everyone is rejoicing.
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The 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), postponed twice due to Covid, will finally take place from Sunday in Geneva.
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The UN is facing a democracy deficit. As a prospective member of the Security Council, Switzerland is keen to play an active role in reform efforts.
Russia’s suspension from UN Human Rights Council raises big questions
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We look at the implications of Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council over “gross and systematic human rights abuses” in Ukraine.
Diplomatic isolation of Russia – a tricky strategy in International Geneva
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In Geneva, the war in Ukraine has prompted the West to exclude Russia from some international fora. Some fear the strategy could backfire.
Prix de Lausanne faces storm of indignation over jury make-up
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A perceived lack of diversity at a Swiss-based international ballet competition has sparked controversy in the ballet world.
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Alexandre Fasel, Switzerland's special representative for science diplomacy, explains why scientists and diplomats need to work together.
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