Rafaela Yoshioka
Action Research Lab
Where theory meets practice.
Advancing migrant wellbeing through research, education,
and community collaboration.
About
I grew up between cultures — born in Brazil, raised in Japan — constantly navigating questions of identity, language, and belonging.
Those experiences shaped my curiosity about how people rebuild their lives across borders and how education can become a form of liberation.
Today, my research and practice are grounded in that personal journey: creating spaces where migrants are not merely adapting, but becoming.
Connecting research and social innovation to reimagine systems of immigrant inclusion in Japan and beyond.
#Belonging #Resilience #Diversity #Coexistence
Research Interests
Migration, lifelong learning, transnational education, community empowerment, and wellbeing.
Method
Fieldwork, participatory methods, and collaboration with schools, NGOs, and local governments.
Workshops & Training
Programs on lifelong learning, multicultural communication, and career resilience.
Consulting
Advisory services for designing inclusive educational and workplace systems.