During his undergraduate studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto, close to his childhood home in Osaka, Shu was awarded a scholarship to study abroad at the University of Helsinki, where he discovered his passion for international education. After graduating in Kyoto, he returned to Helsinki to pursue a master’s degree on a full university scholarship. Alongside his studies, Shu spent two years teaching students from Finnish and Japanese backgrounds, guiding them through cultural dilemmas and differences in values. Following his graduation, he is currently working as an International Studies teacher at a high school in Finland. His teaching centers on global, value-based issues and emphasizes a dialogic approach, encouraging students to develop their own informed perspectives and confident voices. In addition to his classroom work, Shu organizes and leads exchange projects with partner schools across Europe, including schools from Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark. He travels abroad with his students approximately four times a year, ensuring each experience is both safe and meaningful. Shuhei has previously led programs in Japan with both Putney and National Geographic Student Travel.