In charge of Pre-sessional Training for Courses
(Professor, Room Y-204, Kofu Campus, ex. 8152 or 055-220-8152)
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I joined the Center in 2003 October. Although I was a city lover for a long time, I have become very sensitive to the seasonal characteristics of the beautiful natural environment here in Kofu . 

At the Center, I have been involved in Japanese intensive pre-sessional course for international graduate students and the pre-intermediate Japanese classes for undergraduate students. I have been also in charge of the subject,
“Inter-cultural Communication” offered to both Japanese and international students. I have found the group dynamics created among the participants amazingly fascinating.I sincerely hope that all of the international students to keep in good health in order to spend a comfortable student life here in Yamanashi.

At the same time, I would also like to encourage Japanese students to gain as many inter-cultural contacts, experiences and as much inter-cultural understanding as they can during their university days either in or outside ofJapan. I hope this will lead to enhancing their self-awareness and solving any inter-personal problems which they might face. Let us create together a symbiotic community advantageous to both international and Japanese students.

Kumiko Takataya

In charge of Japanese Language and Japanese Studies
(Associate Professor,Room K411, Kofu Campus,
ex. 8272 or 055-220-8272)
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I arrived at the University of Yamanashi in April, 2008. At the center, I am in charge of Japanese Language and Japanese Studies. My research area is cognitive linguistics, especially Japanese and English grammar, which entails a thorough investigation of semantics and pragmatics. In my classes I would like to introduce students to Japanese communication styles and to help enhance their awareness of cultural values and behaviors. I hope all the international students to enjoy their college life in Yamanashi and to become the bridge between two cultures.

Takae Ito

In charge of Counseling and Cultural Exchange Section (Lecturer, Y305, Kofu Campus, ex.8753 or 055-220-8753)
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Hello, I am Takae Ito, the person responsible for the
Counselling and Cultural Exchange Section, as well as
teaching Japanese to international students. I offer the
international students guidance and consultations related to
any aspect of life as a University of Yamanashi student, for
example, study or personal issues, in my office, Room Y-305.

As an international student living and studying in Japan,
which could differ from your home country, you may meet
something unfamiliar or puzzling and may have worries related
to human relationships. It is important for you as an
international student to go and talk to the academic advisor
or good friends about your problems. The International
Student Center is also always open for you and you are
welcome to visit us, as well as we too are there to help you.

I would also like to be actively involved in the activities with
Japanese students and the local community. I would like to
work together with you to make your student life at the
University a more fulfilling experience.

Tetsuya Esaki

In charge of Japanese Language and Japanese Studies
(Lecturer, Y-210, Kofu Campus, ex. 8752 or 055-220-8752)
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I arrived at the University of Yamanashi in September, 2005.
I am responsible for teaching Japanese to international
students and specialise in Phonetics and Japanese Language
Education.

Since I lived in Osaka for a long time, life in Yamanashi has
been a source of new inter-cultural experiences for me
every day. I presume that international students have the
same kind of experiences as me while living in Japan. If you
have any troubles, please come to Cafe Esaki at any time.
I will be there, preparing a nice cup of coffee or tea to serve
you.