Koki Araga

Koki Araga is a seasoned professional in business development and communications, currently serving as a Senior Business Development Manager at Rakuten since June 2021. Previous roles at Rakuten include Senior Account Executive for Cross Border Business and Global Account Executive. Koki's experience also encompasses a position as a Communications Assistant at APEC, where contributions included decision-making support for executives and enhancing communication team efficiency. An internship at the US Consulate General Osaka-Kobe involved organizing cultural outreach events and facilitating discussions among students. Additionally, Koki supported translation efforts at Ten Co., Ltd., and worked as a Teaching Assistant at Kansai University. Koki holds a Master of Arts in North American Studies from Freie Universität Berlin and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Kansai University.