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There are many overlaps between what is nurtured by the practice of mindfulness and the cross-cultural ability required to be a bridge between cultures.

The Japanese Language Center for International Students at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies offers preparatory education for students who were selected for the government-sponsored scholarship program on the recommendation of Japanese diplomatic missions around the world. I have been providing multifaceted support for these students in their first year in Japan before proceeding to the degree programs at universities in various parts of Japan, through teaching, consulting, and coordinating preparatory educational programs. My students with diverse cultural backgrounds aim for degrees in natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities. So far, I have taught students from more than 130 countries. I extensively utilize the knowledge gained from these experiences in teaching courses at the graduate level. Through the expanse of technology makes it