Career and Experience

B.A. (Hons), Aoyama Gakuin University 
​M.A., London Open University 

Born and raised in Japan, Chiharu graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree from Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, and a Master of Art and Culture Management degree from London Open University in Singapore.

Chiharu worked at Recruit Holdings in Tokyo as a marketing strategist before moving to Canada, Hong Kong, and eventually Singapore with her family, where she has since lived and worked for 19 years as a Permanent Resident.

Chiharu has been an independent correspondent, journalist, and editor for many Japanese publishers, as well as the editor-in-chief of a Japanese business magazine.

Chiharu lends her experience and knowledge to Japanese companies as a consultant, advising and assisting them with entering the Singapore market.