PROFILE

EDUCATION:

Graduated from the University of Tokyo in March, 1979.

Completed the Master Course, Graduate School Division of Sociology, The University of Tokyo and received Shakaigakushushi (Master of Sociology) in March, 1981.

Completed the Doctor Course, Graduate School Division of Sociology, The University of Tokyo in March, 1984.

POSITIONS HELD:

1982-87: Research Staff, The Social Development Research Institute

1987-89: Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Chuo University, Tokyo

1989-93: Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Chuo University

1993-Present: Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, The University of Tokyo

RESEARCH INTEREST

Social Policy and Social Planning

Comparative Study of Welfare States

Empirical Study of People's Attitudes towards the Welfare State