About Speech

​　In life, we encounter countless moments of joy and excitement, but also times of sadness, shock, and discouragement. Today, I would like to share some of those difficult moments from my own journey and what they taught me. Looking back, I realize that even the hardest experiences helped me understand what truly matters. Life is a long journey of discovery: about ourselves, society, and humanity. None of us are perfect; we are all incomplete and full of shortcomings. Yet I believe that every experience, whether good or bad, can ultimately help us grow into a better version of ourselves than we were yesterday.

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Background

　She serves as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at ICU, where she teaches courses in British literature, Japanese literature, and Gender and Sexuality studies. As a member of the Center for Gender Studies, she has actively contributed to initiatives promoting gender equity, supporting LGBTQ communities, and preventing harassment on campus. Her recent research interests focus on the Posthuman, exploring new ways of rethinking the relationship between human and non-human entities, such as animals, robots, and objects, working together toward a more inclusive and sustainable future.