She graduated from Washington College with a B.A. in Economics and International Studies. During her undergraduate years, she served as an editorial assistant for The Washington Diplomat .
She has contributed to several high-profile studies and reports, particularly focusing on economic and social issues in Japan:
Misato Nakayama is a Japanese journalist and former reporter for , Japan’s premier business and economic newspaper. She is currently a graduate student in the Stanford Journalism Program , where she focuses on utilizing technology and data to uncover in-depth news stories. Early Life and Education Background: Nakayama is originally from Yokohama, Japan .