Dr. Hadas Kushelevich is an educator, researcher, and bridge-builder working at the intersection of Japan and Israel. Originally from Israel, she holds a B.A. in Japanese Studies and Political Science, and an M.A. in Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2012, she moved to Japan as a recipient of the prestigious MEXT scholarship, beginning a journey that would gradually turn Japan into a second home.

She earned her Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Law and Politics at Osaka University, where her research focused on Japanese political institutions and regulatory governance, particularly the regulation of Japan’s pharmaceutical market and the relationship between public policy, politics, and organizational reputation.

Today, Hadas teaches at leading universities in Japan and Israel, including Kyoto University, Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, and the University of Haifa. Alongside her academic work, she develops educational and cross-cultural initiatives that connect students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and institutions across borders.

Living in Japan for more than a decade, Hadas engages with the country not only as a scholar but also through everyday life and continuous exploration. Fluent in Japanese and deeply immersed in the culture, she is fascinated by the ways traditions, communities, innovation, and social systems coexist and evolve within Japanese society. Her experiences across classrooms, communities, and international collaborations continue to shape her work and inspire the programs and partnerships she creates.

Through her work, she seeks to build long-term bridges between people, ideas, and institutions, while encouraging future generations to think globally, act collaboratively, and approach cultural exchange with curiosity, empathy, and imagination.