Contact Us

Roger adkins | interim Director

(765) 983-1224
japanstu@earlham.edu

Mary Owens | Coordinator

(765) 983-1224
owensma@earlham.edu

Mary, a native of the Richmond, Indiana area and graduate of Indiana University, has worked with the Japan Study Program since July 1991. Mary comes from a farming background where hard-work, common sense and practicality are essential. Having put three children through college, she is familiar with parent-related questions and concerns. Don't hesitate to call her for any information regarding the program's details or logistics.

Natanya Cooper | Associate

(765) 983-1883
coopena@earlham.edu

Natanya graduated from Kenyon College with a major in International Studies and a minor in Japanese. She went to Yonsei University in South Korea for a summer before participating in Japan Study for the full academic year in 2015-2016. After graduating, she taught English in Gwangju, South Korea before moving to her hometown in Colorado. She absolutely loved her time in Japan and is happy to answer any questions about the Japan Study Program!

Waseda University

〒 169-0051
東京都新宿区西早稲田 1-7-14
早稲田大学国際部国際課
GLCA/ACM ジャパン・スタディ・プログラム

GLCA/ACM Japan Study Program
Waseda University International Affairs Division
1-7-14 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Japan 169-0051

Phone: 03-5286-2951    Ext: 5785
Fax: 03-5286-1424

Eric Wiertelak | Resident Director

The Resident Director is chosen each year from a GLCA/ACM member college. While not always a Japan specialist, the Resident Director is professionally interested in Japan. The Resident Director will host Japan Study participants for dinners, discussion meetings, and a variety of special events.

Ayano Kano | Coordinator

Ayano Kano joined Japan Study as the Program Coordinator in 2023.  Ayano completed two years of her high school education in Canada, living with a host family.  She then went on to complete her undergraduate college degree at Earlham College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011.

After graduating from Earlham College, she joined Inditex in Japan as a manager at one of its ZARA stores, where she worked for several years.  Ayano’s latest position involved import and export logistics.

Ayano has a deep interest in global interactions and education.  She is looking forward to following in Michiyo’s footsteps with the Japan Study Program and is excited about her new role as Program Coordinator.  She is looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to the Japan Study Program;  a program that has been in existence for over 60 years, and to continue the mission of educating students to become global citizens.

Michiyo Nagayama | Consultant

Michiyo has worked with Japan Study at the Waseda University office since 1984. She has extensive experience working with host families and providing support to students. As an undergraduate at Waseda University, she participated on the Japan Study program and studied abroad at Albion College for a year. She received her MA and Ph.D. in Education from Waseda University. Her research interests include liberal arts colleges and study abroad programs. She also teaches at Rikkyo University about multiculturalism and higher education.

Karen Maruyama | Associate

Karen graduated from Denison University in 2012 and participated in the 2010-2011 Japan Study Program and has been living and teaching in Japan ever since. She received her M.A. in Global Studies at Sophia University. She has experience navigating cultural differences in Japan and can provide assistance with questions about daily life, cultural concerns, and homestays.