Our Team of Experts

Areas of Expertise

Economics and public finance, policymaking process, social security, science and technology, community revitalization

Bio

Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Keio University, in 1993. Worked for the Industrial Bank of Japan (now Mizuho Corporate Bank) and Boston Consulting Group and served as a member of the House of Representatives before assuming his current position. Also served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Kobe University.

Research Results

“Encouraging Public Debate on Medical and Nursing Care Reform” (Policy Proposal, 2012)*

“Expanding Higher Education Choices for Individuals with Disabilities” (Policy Proposal, 2012)*

“Need for a Thorough Reexamination of Future Estimation Models” (Policy Proposal, 2012)*

“Reforming Higher Education” (Policy Research, 2011)*

“Overhauling the Council for Science and Technology Policy” (Policy Proposal, 2010)*

“Holding Parties Accountable for Their Manifestos” (Policy Proposal, 2010)*

*Only in Japanese

Articles on the Site

Fiscal Forecasting for Responsible Government

Publications

Projects

Community Revitalization Policy Based on Renewed Social Structure　(2009-11)

Crafting the Medical, Nursing-Care, and Social Security Systems of the Future

Higher Education for Individuals with Disabilities

Mid- to Long-Term Outlook for Japan's Economy and Public Finance

Science and Technology Policy

The Tokyo Foundation “Weekend School” for Municipal Officers