Arisu was born in Osaka and raised in Yokohama, Japan. After studying Latin and Classical Greek, she received B. A. and M. A. at the University of Tokyo. 

She began her career as an administrative staff at JSPS headquarters in Tokyo in 2011. Most of her past job responsibilities were related to the JSPS’s international policy and programs. She has been the Deputy Director of the JSPS’s overseas office in Washington DC since October 2022. 

JSPS Washington Office holds scientific symposia with various topics and information sessions about JSPS programs. Also, JSPS supports the current and past JSPS research fellows including the US and Canada JSPS Alumni Association to expand international networks among scientists.

Professional Experience:

Apr 2011–Sep 2013 Staff Member, International Research Cooperation Division I, JSPS

Oct 2013–Mar 2015 Staff Member, Research Program Division, JSPS

Apr 2015–Mar 2016 Staff Member, University Cooperation Program Division, JSPS

Apr 2016–Mar 2019 Staff Member, General Affairs Division, JSPS

Apr 2019–Sep 2021 Section Chief, International Policy Planning Division, JSPS

Oct 2021– Present