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<p>Rie Tanioka (Alumni Representative, Former 2nd Student Leader)<br />
She became the second student leader in 2010 and worked closely with organizers to expand the program. She represented the student organization at the Asia Empower Forum, presenting to ambassadors from various countries. She also served as a host and performer at the first International Red and White Song Festival, where she sang “We Are the World” together with Mr. Mizohata, former Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency (now Chairman of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau). She continued to play a central volunteer role in the festival for nine years.<br />
Interview: <a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20260430gcguideRIE_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20260430gcguideRIE_en</a></p>

<p>Yuriko Seguchi (Former 2nd Deputy Student Leader)<br />
Initially reserved, she became more proactive after being appointed deputy leader. She created an inclusive environment where even students with limited English skills could participate comfortably, thereby increasing long-term engagement. After graduation, she occasionally returned as an observer and later worked as a Japanese language teacher at Hanoi University in Vietnam under a program by the Ministry of Education. Her achievements have inspired many members.<br />
Interview:　<a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20260501japanese_teachers_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20260501japanese_teachers_en</a></p>

<p>Takeshi Taniguchi (Former 3rd Student Leader)<br />
Through his involvement, he participated in the G20 Youth Summit organized by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He built friendships with many international visitors he guided at Meiji Jingu and later visited them during travels in Europe, demonstrating how one can build global connections while staying in Japan. He also performed at the International Red and White Song Festival with a Korean friend.<br />
Interview:　<a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20130802g20youthsummit_event_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20130802g20youthsummit_event_en</a></p>

<p>Sae Iida (Former 3rd Deputy Student Leader)<br />
As her graduation thesis at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, she created an illustrated guidebook to Meiji Jingu in Japanese, English, and Korean. The work was supervised by shrine officials and university professors specializing in English and Korean. She has continued to contribute to the International Red and White Song Festival through interviews and video production even after entering the workforce.<br />
Interview: <a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20180314volunteerguide_international_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20180314volunteerguide_international_en</a></p>

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<p style="text-align:justify">Naoki Kobayashi (Former 5th Student Leader)<br />
While studying to become a Buddhist priest, he actively participated in the program and gained experience working with alumni and professional observers. He also joined the “Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program” organized by the Cabinet Office, where he effectively shared Japanese culture and built friendships across Asia. He remains a core volunteer member of the International Red and White Song Festival.<br />
Interview: <a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20190401volunteerguide_international_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20190401volunteerguide_international_en</a></p>

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<p>We also hold monthly online orientation sessions via Zoom.</p>

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