―Please give a message to young people in Hawaii w h o a r e c o n s i d e r i n g studying in Japan.―Please tell us about your future goals.―Could you tell us about your life so far?―Could you tell us about the studies and research you've engaged in since beginning university?―After graduating from H e n r y J . K a i s e r H i g h School, you went on to the University of Tsukuba in Japan.―You mentioned that you moved around frequently. Could you please describe any difficulties you faced in terms of language and environment?TAIIWIIMHTIMIIRJIEnjoying a fulfi lling university life by going out with friendson weekends and holidays.In the laboratory, he sometimes playse-sports usin g co mp ut er s.A photo taken on a station escalator whenhe was feeling uplifted.A photo taken when he visited Hitachi Seaside Park to seethe nemophila fl owers.No.18, 2025［ Summer Special Issue ］The Shinro Shimbun Hawaii Edition 7● Profi leYuta was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He spent parts of his early childhood in both California and Japan. His family moved to Hawaii when he was in third grade, and he lived there through high school. After graduating, he enrolled in the College of Engineering Sciences at the University of Tsukuba in Japan, where he is currently majoring in Aerospace Engineering and Artificial Intelligence.Mr. Yuta Wakana discovered that the Tsukuba Space Center of the Japan A e r o s p a c e E x p l o r a t i o n Agency (JAXA) is located in Ts u k u b a C i t y, I b a r a k i Prefecture, and that it has a joint research agreement with the University of Tsukuba.he more I searched, the more I felt like ‟this was the perfect place for me!” I decided to apply to the Bachelor's Program i n I n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y Engineering at the Universityof Tsukuba's School of Science and Engineering, which offers a wide range of studies including aerospace engineering. I worked hard to prepare for the entrance exam of my top choice so when I was accepted, I was overjoyed.t the University of Tsukuba's School of Science and Engineering, students in the Bachelor’s Program in Interdisciplinary Engineering study a broad range of basic science and engineering during their first and second years. Starting in the third year, they join research laboratoriesto focus on specialized areas.am currently involved in two laboratories: the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and the Plasma Research Center, where I participate in daily research activities. In the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, we work on projects related to e-sports as well as other Mr. Yuta Wakana was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and spent several years of his childhood in both California and Japan. These experiences gave him a unique perspective and helped him become bilingual in English and Japanese. He is currently studying at the College of Engineering Sciences at the University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. We spoke with him about his life so far, his goals for the future, and his message of encouragement for young people in Hawaii, who are interested in studying in Japan.was born in Baltimore, Maryland, which is a port city on the East Coast of the United States that serves a s a n o u t e r h a r b o r f o r Washington, D.C. Due to my parents' careers—my father was an accountant and my mother a doctor—we moved frequently. After I was born, we relocated to California, and just as I was starting elementary school, we moved to Japan. Then, in third grade, I transferred to H a h a ʻ i o n e E l e m e n t a r y School in Honolulu, Hawaii.hen I fi rst transferred to an elementary school in Hawaii in third grade, I struggled to communicate s m o o t h l y w i t h m y classmates. To improve, I joined the ELL (English Language Learner) program, which supports non-native E n g l i s h s p e a k e r s i n developing the language skills they need to keep up with classes. Thanks to the patient and dedicated teacher in that program, my English gradually improved. Later, I was able to make many friends at Niu Valley Middle School and Henry J. Kaiser High School, both in Honolulu, and I really enjoyed my school life there. lived in Japan until s e c o n d g r a d e a n d continued studying Japanese, w h i c h h e l p e d m e p a s sthe Japanese Language Profi ciency Test (JLPT) N1 while I was still in middle school. Because of this, when I started thinking seriously about my future in high school, I considered universities not only in Hawaii but also in Japan.' v e a c t u a l l y b e e n interested in space since I was a child, partly because I loved sci-fi movies like Star Wars and Star Trek. While researching Japanese u n i v e r s i t i e s o n l i n e , I rapidly advancing AI fi elds. The lab has many internationalstudents, and we conduct our research in a friendly, English-speaking environment.eanwhile, at the Plasma Research Center, our focus is on plasma research within aerospace engineering.Plasma, which is one of the fundamental states of matter alongside solid, liquid, and gas, makes up over 99% of the matter in the universe. Using specialized equipment, we study the properties and potential applications of plasma on a daily basis. Most of the students here are Japanese, and we engage in high-level discussions using technical terminology.― P l e a s e t e l l u s y o u r honest thoughts about studying in Japan coming from Hawaii.aving lived in Hawaii for about 10 years, I felt quite nostalgic when I returned to Japan. At the University of Tsukuba, I've had the chance to meet talented students from all over the world—including China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and many other countries. Interacting with such a diverse group has been a valuable opportunity to broaden my own perspective. S i n c e e n r o l l i n g , I ' v e especially noticed that many Indian students stand out for their strong skills, likely b e c a u s e t h e y b e g i n programming and STEM education early on, often using unique methods like “Vedic Mathematics.”― A r e y o u c u r r e n t l y working a part-time job outside of class hours?o h e l p c o v e r m y t u i t i o n a n d l i v i n g expenses, I work part-time at a restaurant that has b a r b e c u e s a n d s e r v e s delicious craft beer. I even have a colleague from S c o t l a n d , a n d I e n j o y c h a t t i n g w i t h t h e m i n English while we work.n my research at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, I focus on AI, and since I'm comfortable with computers, I recently built a new website for my workplace, which made the manager very happy.y part-time job is just as rewarding as my research, so I plan to keep working there.'m currently a fourth-y e a r u n i v e r s i t y student, and while some of my friends are already job hunting, I find my daily research very fulfilling. Because of that, I plan to continue onto graduate school after graduation to dive deeper into my research.'m also interested in b u s i n e s s , s o a f t e r graduate school, I hope to contribute to society either by working in a fi eld related to my research or by starting my own business.ight now, I'm fl uent in both Japanese and English. Since it's easy to lose a language if you don't use it, one of my goals is to keep using both languages regularly and live as a true ‟bilingual professional.”apan is a wonderful country known for its safety and the kindness of its people. Japanese culture, especially animation, is admired around the world, and the country is home to many universities with outstanding educational and research programs. Since Hawaii welcomes a large number of Japanese visitors every year, being able to speak Japanese can open up a lot of job opportunities. t r u l y e n c o u r a g e a n y o n e i n H a w a i i who's even a little curious about studying in Japan to be brave and take on the c h a l l e n g e ! I m m e r s i n g yourself in a new environmenthelps you grow, and studying in Japan offers countless unique experiences you won't f ind anywhere else.Immerse Yourself in a New Environment to GrowEmbrace the Challenge: How Studying in Japan Can Transform YouWritten in two languagesWritten in two languages
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