Meiko Kotani

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Meiko Kotani

  • Instructor, Stanford e-Japan
  • Instructor, Stanford e-Bunri
  • Instructor, SPICE/Waseda Intensive Course

Biography

Meiko Kotani is the instructor for the Stanford e-Japan Program, Stanford e-Bunri, and SPICE/Waseda Intensive Course for the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE). 

Prior to joining SPICE, she worked as Program Coordinator for the Japan Program at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) where she managed projects and events related to research and education on contemporary Japanese issues. She also has experience working as a program manager at a Japanese company in Silicon Valley. 

Meiko received a BA in international relations from University of Oregon, and MA in international relations and diplomacy from Schiller International University in Paris. Born in Japan and raised in seven countries, including China, Oman, Pakistan, France, and Russia, and the United States, she has always been strongly conscious of connecting Japan and the world since childhood. She is dedicated to supporting the development of Japan's next generation of leaders and fostering global talent.

In The News

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Blogs

Reflecting Over Tea: Thoughts on Stanford e-Bunri

Instructor Meiko Kotani reflects on Stanford e-Bunri, SPICE’s collaboration with Seibu Gakuen Bunri Junior and Senior High School in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture.
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Blogs

Highest Performing Students of Stanford e-Japan and the Reischauer Scholars Program Are Recognized at Stanford University

The Honorable Yo Osumi, Consul General of Japan in San Francisco, makes opening comments.
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News

Stanford e-Japan Online Course Now Accepting Fall 2024 Applications

Interested students must apply by August 11, 2024.
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