Business, Japanese Language & Culture

Niaya Harper Igarashi

Resident Director

Originally from the United States, but has resided in Japan since 2009, Niaya joined ISA in 2014 as Resident Director of the Tokyo office. She graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a BA in History and Spanish, and after a semester abroad in London went on to complete an MA in International Business at Webster University's London campus. During that time her passion for travel and cultural discovery flourished. Prior to ISA she worked in international business development and marketing in London, Houston and New York before settling in Tokyo. In her free time she enjoys hiking, volunteering both locally and abroad, and considers herself a lifelong learner. Niaya is devoted to sharing her love of Japan with the students and helping them realize the many opportunities post studying abroad.