Members

To promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), NICT established the Diversity Promotion Office in 2023.
Members from across the organization have come together to work on creating workplace environments and systems where everyone can thrive with confidence.

Diversity Promotion Office DirectorITAYA Satoko

We aim to create a workplace where the young people who will lead the future would want to work. While each person currently working makes use of their individuality, I hope to create an environment where people can enjoy their work.

ISHII Kensuke

Diversity is a natural state that sustains the Earth without requiring conscious effort. The fact that we need to promote it reflects how unnatural our previous state of affairs has been. With this reflection in mind, we are committed to embracing the idea that "our differences make us interesting" and moving forward with this perspective.

ITOH Hiromitsu

People with various circumstances and backgrounds can contribute while expressing their individuality. My hope is to create such a society. To achieve this, it is important to take even a small step forward. We shall start with NICT and put it into practice.

IHARA Aya

An environment that embraces and leverages diverse individuals not only contributes to the well-being of the workforce but also fosters the creation of ICT that can flexibly respond to the needs of a diversifying society, leading to the well-being of society as a whole. We will listen to even the smallest voices and work towards building an environment where everyone can work vibrantly.

IWASAKI Kanon

My ideal is an environment where individuals with various "differences" can work together, without treating those "differences" as special, but in a natural way. To achieve a creative workplace for all NICT staff, the Diversity Promotion Office will sow the seeds and nurture them.

OKAMOTO Yoshihiro

I find it very interesting when new communities, activities, and ways of thinking emerge from people with diverse backgrounds coming together. I believe that the spirit of "Let's try it together!" can lead to the opening up of new possibilities, and that's why I am engaged in this activity.

KANAMORI Sachiko

NICT aims to be a workplace where all employees, regardless of gender, job type, or work style, are fairly and justly evaluated and feel a sense of purpose in their work! I want to continue making steady progress in our diversity promotion activities, step by step.

KAWASATO Mana

Balancing work and raising children has been more challenging than I imagined. I would like to work on measures to make NICT a more supportive workplace for those raising children, through the activities of the Diversity Promotion Office.

KIHARA Yuya

I believe that in order to live a fulfilling life, both work and personal life need to be enriching. Through promoting diversity, I hope to contribute to creating a workplace where each employee can thrive while balancing their work and personal life.

KIMURA Kayoko

Let's respect and understand each other's individuality as human beings, and share opinions within the workplace, considering gender, age, and various positions, to create a better environment at NICT. Nothing will start unless we take action.

KLAUS Werner

In today's increasingly globalized world, diverse perspectives gained through international research collaboration enrich the research process and lead to innovative solutions and groundbreaking discoveries. The Diversity Promotion Office aims to expand the base of foreign researchers at NICT, fostering an environment where researchers with different cultural and scientific backgrounds can achieve fruitful research.

SHONO Shiho

Creating an environment where diverse talents (human resources) with different backgrounds and perspectives can flexibly express their creativity enhances the potential of the organization. Together with my colleagues, I look forward to utilizing ICT to create a pioneering future.

SHIRAIWA Masaki

"What is diversity? Oh, is it something like our workplace?" Let's aim to create an organization where this happens naturally, even without being conscious of it.

SHIROYAMA Naomi

A time will come when the term "Diversity Promotion" disappears, and diversity becomes the "norm." I hope the next generation will experience such a society. That's why, for now, we will take it step by step. I will work on this together with my colleagues at NICT!

TAKAHASHI Rumi

With the advancement of information and communication technology, we are entering an era where work and the way we work are becoming more diverse. My goal is to create an environment where everyone can harness their talents and passions, and to be the driving force behind unlocking new possibilities.

TAKISHIMA Kazune

I believe that a workplace with diverse working styles leads to diversity. I hope to contribute, even in a small way, to creating an environment where all employees can work at their own pace and in a way that reflects their true selves.

TOKUDA Aya

NICT provides an environment where each individual can fully utilize their strengths and come together as the best team to take on new challenges. I absolutely love NICT! Would you like to join us in advancing science in Japan?

TOMARU Masako

We aim to create a workplace where all employees are fairly respected, each can showcase their abilities, and everyone can leverage each other’s strengths. We will continue to take step-by-step actions toward this goal.

NAKAUE Yoshimasa

To embrace others without hesitation and to express oneself. Communication without barriers begins with a shift in each individual's mindset. I aim to pursue the creation of an environment that fosters building a future society together with all people.

NAKAMURA Masayo

Diversity: Reassessing the past norms and moving towards a future where there is not just one answer. Our choices today will shape the future!

NAKAYAMA Kenji

I felt that diversity at NICT was relatively advanced. With the establishment of the Diversity Promotion Office, I sense the organization's genuine commitment to it. I will work hard to make this a better workplace for everyone.

NAGASHIMA Hideaki

The disabilities that disabled individuals have vary from person to person. What they can and cannot do also differs, and these differences can be seen as part of their unique personalities. I want NICT to be an organization that values individuality, regardless of gender, nationality, or disability status.

NISHIZUKA Naoto

I hope to contribute to creating a workplace environment where each staff member and researcher, with their diverse cultures and talents, can confidently and freely showcase their abilities. This will enable the creation of innovations, foster active creativity, and help achieve international competitiveness.

MABUCHI Hidenari

I believe it is important to respect each other's individuality and create an environment where everyone can showcase their abilities and thrive.

MIZUNO Maya

I will work on promoting diversity to create a space where people can utilize their individuality and demonstrate their abilities, supporting and advancing research and development of information and communication technologies.

MORI Chie

I believe that diversity and science can coexist. While creating innovation from diversity, I hope to contribute to building a research and workplace environment where everyone can work comfortably and thrive by embracing diversity.

YOSHIDA Tomohiko

I believe that mutual understanding is essential for diversity and inclusion. I think that each person raising their awareness and letting go of preconceived notions can help, and I hope to contribute in any way I can to motivate others in this direction.

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