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Vice-President

Kenji Horiguchi
Kenji Horiguchi

In charge of Fund-raising Promotion (Head), Alumni Relations, Management Planning, and Research Promotion
Appointed in 2002

Born in 1942
Professor, Faculty of Political Science and Economics
Ph.D. in Agricultural Science, the University of Tokyo

  • 1965 - B.A. School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
  • 1968 - Completion of coursework for Ph.D. course from the Graduate School of Agricultural Science, the University of Tokyo
  • 1982 - Associate Professor of the Tokyo University of Agriculture
  • 1988 - Professor of the Tokyo University of Agriculture
  • 1991 - Professor of School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Agricultural Economics
Other experience
Dean of School of Political Science and Economics, Trustee, Executive Director at Waseda University
Teruaki Tayama
Teruaki Tayama

In charge of Legal Affairs and Operational Audit
Appointed in 2002

Born in 1944
Professor, Faculty of Law
Dr. of Law, Waseda University

  • 1966 - B.A. School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1971 - Assistant Professor of School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1973 - Associate Professor of School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1978 - Professor of School of Law, and Waseda University
Field of specialization
Civil Law and Land Law
Other experience
Dean of School of Law and Trustee at Waseda University
Kenjiro Tsuchida
Kenjiro Tsuchida

In charge of Academic Affairs (Head), Cultural Program, and Honjo Project Appointed in 2006

Born in 1949
Professor, Faculty of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Dr. of Literature, Waseda University

  • 1973 - B.A. School of Literature I, Asian Philosophy, Waseda University
  • 1975 - M.A. Graduate School of Literature I, Asian Philosophy, Waseda University
  • 1978 - Completion of coursework for Ph.D. course from the Graduate School of the Graduate School of Literature I, Asian Philosophy, Waseda University
  • 1982 - Assistant Professor of School of Literature, Waseda University
  • 1985 - Associate Professor of School of Literature, Waseda University
  • 1990 - Professor of School of Literature, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Chinese Philosophy, Japanese Philosophy, Confucianism
Other experience
Dean of School of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and Trustee at Waseda University
Satoshi Shimizu
Satoshi Shimizu

In charge of Personnel and Labor Affairs
Appointed in 2006

Born in 1948
Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Waseda University

  • 1970 - B.A. School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1972 - M.A. Graduate School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1980 - Completion of coursework for Ph.D. course from the Graduate School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1991 - Associate Professor of School of Social Sciences, Waseda University
  • 1993 - Professor of School of Social Sciences, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Labor Law
Other experience
Dean of School of Social Sciences and Trustee at Waseda University
Katsuichi Uchida
Katsuichi Uchida

In charge of International Affairs (Head)
Appointed in 2006

Born in 1946
Professor, Faculty of International Liberal Studies

  • 1970 - B.A. School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1972 - M.A. Graduate School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1975 - Completion of coursework for Ph.D. course from Graduate School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1977 - Assistant Professor of Faculty of Law, Waseda University
  • 1979 - Associate Professor of Faculty of Law, Waseda University
  • 1984 - Professor of Faculty of Law, Waseda University
  • 2004 - Professor of School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Civil Law
Other experience
Dean of School of International Liberal Studies, Director for International Education Center, and International Division at Waseda University
Tomoki Waragai
Tomoki Waragai

In charge of Public Relations, Affiliated Schools
Appointed in 2008

Born in 1954
Professor, Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences
Dr.rer.pol. the University of Bonn

  • 1978 - B.A. School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
  • 1990 - Completion of coursework for Ph.D. course from the Graduate School of Economics, Waseda University
  • 1994 - Assistant Professor of School of Education, Waseda University
  • 1996 - Associate Professor of School of Education, Waseda University
  • 2000 - Professor of School of Education, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Economics, Business Administration
Other experience
Dean of Faculty of School of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, Senior Dean of Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, Dean of School of Education, Trustee, Executive Director at Waseda University
Masataka Ota
Masataka Ota

In charge of Academic Affairs, International Affairs and Fund-raising Promotion
Appointed in 2008

Born in 1953
Professor, Faculty of Commerce
Dr. of Commerce, Waseda University

  • 1976 - B.A. School of Commerce, Waseda University
  • 1978 - M.A. Graduate School of Commerce, Waseda University
  • 1982 - Completion of coursework for Ph.D. course from the Graduate School of Commerce
  • 1992 - Associate Professor of Faculty of Commerce, Waseda University
  • 1994 - Professor of Faculty of Commerce, Waseda University
Field of specialization
International Business, Cross-Cultural Management
Other experience
Vice Dean of Faculty of Commerce, Dean of Graduate School of Commerce, Executive Director at Waseda University
Akira Nishitani
Akira Nishitani

In charge of Campus Planning, Promotion of IT and Fund-raising Promotion
Appointed in 2006

Born in 1950
Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University
Dr. Eng. in Building Structures, Waseda University

  • 1973 - B.A. School of Science and Engineering, Architecture, Waseda University
  • 1975 - M.A. Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Architecture, Waseda University
  • 1980 - Ph.D. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University
  • 1988 - Associate Professor of School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
  • 1993 - Professor of School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Architecture
Other experience
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Dean of Admissions Center at Waseda University
Yoshiji Horikoshi
Yoshiji Horikoshi

In charge of Research Promotion (Head) and Fund-raising Promotion
Appointed in 2008

Born in 1943
Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Dr. Eng., Tohoku University

  • 1966 - B.A. School of Engineering, Tohoku University
  • 1968 - M.A. Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
  • 1971 - Joined NTT Corporation
  • 1983 - Visiting Researcher at Max-Plank Research Institute, Germany
  • 1994 - Visiting Professor of Research Center for Quantum Interface, Hokkaido University
  • 1995 - Visiting Professor at Research Institute of Telecommunications, Tohoku University
  • 1996 - Professor of School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Electrical Engineering
Other experience
Executive Director at Waseda University
Ei'ichiro Nojima
Ei'ichiro Nojima

In charge of Student Affairs, Career Support and Affiliated Schools
Appointed in 2006

Born in 1946
Professor of Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University
Ph.D. in Human Sciences, Osaka University

  • 1969 - B.A. School of Literature I, Philosophy, Waseda University
  • 1971 - M.A. Graduate School of Literature, Waseda University
  • 1974 - Researcher at the National Institute for Educational Research
  • 1980 - Associate Professor of Faculty of Education, Fukui University
  • 1987 - Associate Professor of School of Human Sciences, Waseda University
  • 1992 - Professor of School of Human Sciences, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Educational Technology and Educational Psychology
Other experience
Dean of School of Human Sciences at Waseda University
Hideaki Tauchi
Hideaki Tauchi

In charge of General Affairs, Affiliated Companies (Head), and Personnel of Admnistrative Staff
Appointed in 2006

Born in 1948

  • 1972 - B.A. Social Sciences, Waseda University
  • 1987 - Director for Research Institute for System Science, Waseda University
    Head of Administration, Research and Teaching and Funds Section
    Head of Administration for Office of the Second Future Planning Council
    Administrative Director for Personnel Division
    Administrative Director for Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies
    Senior Administrative Director for Student Affairs Division
    Director of General Affairs Division
  • 2005 - Trustee of Waseda University
Ei'ichiro Kobayashi
Ei'ichiro Kobayashi

In charge of finances

Born in 1938
Appointed in 2004

  • 1961 - B.A. School of Commerce, Waseda University
  • 1961 - Joined the Kyowa Bank, Ltd. 1988 - Director of the Kyowa Bank, Ltd.
  • 1991 - Managing Director of the Kyowa Bank, Ltd.
  • 1994 - Executive Managing Director of the Asahi Bank, Ltd.
  • 1997 - Deputy President of the Asahi Bank, Ltd.
  • 1998 - Managing Director of Asahi Bank Research Institute Co., Ltd.
  • 2002 - Adviser to AIG Star Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • 2002 - Executive Director of Waseda University

Executive Director

Isao Muraoka
Isao Muraoka

In charge of Sports Promotion
Appointed in 2006

Born in 1950
Professor, Faculty of Sports Sciences
Ph.D. in Medicine, Tokyo Medical University

  • 1973 - B.A. School of Education, Waseda University
  • 1977 - M.A. Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, Juntendo University
  • 1981 - Assistant Professor of School of Education, Waseda University
  • 1985 - Associate Professor of School of Education, Waseda University
  • 1987 - Associate Professor of School of Human Sciences, Waseda University
  • 1991 - Professor of School of Human Sciences, Waseda University
  • 2003 - Professor of School of Sport Sciences, Waseda University
Field of specialization
Sport Sciences and Exercise Physiology
Other experience
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Dean for Graduate School of Sport Sciences at Waseda University
Seiji Honda
Seiji Honda

In charge of Strategic Management Planning, Alumni Relations, Fund-raising Promotion
Appointed in 2006

Born in 1949

  • 1974 - B.A. School of Literature II, Waseda University
  • 1989 - Acting Head of Administration for Extension Center, Waseda University
  • 1991 - Head of Administration, General Planning Section
  • 1992 - Head of Administration for Office of the Second Future Planning Council
  • 1995 - Head of Administration for Public Relations, General Affairs Division
  • 1996 - Head of Administration, Information and Public Relations Section
  • 1997 - Deputy Director and Head of Administration, Information and Public Relations Section
  • 2000 - Senior Administrative Director (IT Promotion), Academic Affairs Division
  • 2002 - Senior Administrative Director of Academic Affairs Division, and Trustee
  • 2004 - Director for Personnel Division
Kunio Taniguchi
Kunio Taniguchi

In charge of Development of University-Local Relations, Honjo Project, Strategic Management Planning, Holding Company and Cultivation of Human Recourses (Admnistrative Staff).
Appointed in 2008

Born in 1954

  • 1977 - B.A. School of Literature I, Waseda University
  • 1994 - M.Ed. Graduate School of Education, Boston University
  • 1995 - Project Manager of IT promotion, Academic Affairs Division
  • 1996 - Administrative Director, External Liaison Office, Academic Affairs Division
  • 1997 - Administrative Director, Academic Affairs Section, Academic Affairs Division
  • 2000 - Administrative Director, Educational Resources Section, Academic Affairs Division
  • 2000 - President, Waseda University International, Co. Ltd.
  • 2003 - Administrative Director, Planning Office for the School of International Liberal Studies and Institute of Language Teaching
  • 2003 - Senior Administrative Director, International Affairs Division
  • 2006 - Senior Administrative Director, Academic Affairs Division
  • 2007 - Senior Administrative Director, Cultural Affairs Division
  • 2008 - Director for the Development of University-Local Relations Liaison Office
Eiko Kono
Eiko Kono

In charge of Alumni Relations
Appointed in 2004

Born in 1946

  • 1969 - B.A. School of Education, Waseda University
  • 1969 - Joined Japan Recruit Center (current Recruit Co., Ltd)
  • 1984 - Director of Recruit Co., Ltd
  • 1985 - Managing Director of Recruit Co., Ltd
  • 1986 - Executive Director of Recruit Co., Ltd
  • 1994 - Executive Vice-President of Recruit Co., Ltd
  • 1997 - President of Recruit Co., Ltd
  • 2003 - Representative Director and CEO of Recruit Co., Ltd
  • 2004 - Representative Director and Chairperson of Recruit Co., Ltd
    Executive Board Member and Trustee of Waseda University
  • 2005 - Special Adviser to the Recruit Co., Ltd
Yasumasa Umesato
Yasumasa Umesato

In charge of Research Promotion and Alumni Relations
Appointed in 2006

Born in 1939

  • 1963 - B.A. School of Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Waseda University
  • 1963 - Fuji Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd (current Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd)
  • 1994 - Director of Fuji Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd (current Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd)
  • 2001 - President of Fujidenki Engineering Co., Ltd
  • 2004 - Executive Adviser to Fuji Electric Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd
Akihide Fukuda
Akihide Fukuda

In charge of Alumni Relations and Alumni Association
Appointed in 2008

Born in 1940

  • 1964 - B.A. School of Commerce, Waseda University
  • 1964 - Joined Tobishima Corporation
  • 1967 - Joined Fukuda Press Kogyo Inc. (current F-TECH INC.), Executive Director of Fukuda Press Kogyo Inc.
  • 1985 - President of F-TECH INC.
  • 2002 - Representative Director of F-TECH INC

Auditor

Seigo Hirayama
Seigo Hirayama

Appointed in 2002

Born in 1934

  • 1962 - M.A. Graduate School of Law, Waseda University
  • 1964 - Registered to Tokyo Bar Association
  • 1991 - Managing Director of the Kyowa Bank, Ltd.
  • 1992 - Standing Director of Japan Federation of Bar Associations
  • 1996 - Committee member of Tokyo District Court Arbitration Board
  • 1996 - Committee member of Legislative Board of Civic Proceedings
  • 1999 - Chairperson of Housing Renovation and Dispute Settlement Committee
  • 2000 - Chairperson of Tokyo Bar Association
  • 2000 - Housing Renovation and Dispute Settlement Support Management Committee Member
  • 2000 - Vice-Chairperson of Japan Federation of Bar Associations
  • 2004 - Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
  • 2006 - Chairperson of Japan Federation of Bar Associations
Other experience
Received the Order of the Rising Sun in 2004
Shotaro Watanabe
Shotaro Watanabe

Appointed in 2006

Born in 1936

  • 1960 - School of Commerce, Waseda University
  • 1960 - Joined Kao Sekken Kabushiki Kaisha (current Kao Corporation)
  • 1971 - Administration Manager of Kao Sekken K.K.
  • 1974- Company Director of Kao Sekken K.K.
  • 1976- Department Manager for Housewares Marketing Planning Division
  • 1978- Executive Director of Kao Sekken K.K.
  • 1981- Chief Director of Kao Sekken K.K. and Department Manager for Overseas Housewares Division
  • 1988- Vice-President of Kao Sekken K.K.
  • 2000- Resigned from Vice-President and became the Special Adviser to the Management Advisory Committee
  • 2001- Vice Chairperson of Japan Association of Corporate Executives
  • 2002- Vice Chairperson and Executive Director for Japan Association of Corporate Executives
  • 2002- External Director of Isetan Company Limited
  • 2003- External Director of Resona Holdings, Inc. and Resona Bank Ltd.
  • 2006- Lifetime Chairperson of Japan Association of Corporate Executives