Yuto Kunitake (4th-year student, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies) Receives the Commendation from the Minister of State for Special Missions, Cabinet Office, as a Consumer Support Contributor

2024.06.07

Yuto Kunitake (4th-year student, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies), a member of Professor Fumio Shimpo's laboratory at the Faculty of Policy Management, has been awarded the Commendation from the Minister of State for Special Missions, Cabinet Office, as a Consumer Support Contributor.

The Commendation for Consumer Support Contributors is an award system that recognizes individuals and organizations active in various fields for protecting and promoting consumer interests. Individuals and groups recognized for particularly outstanding achievements are awarded the Commendation from the Minister of State for Special Missions, Cabinet Office.

Mr. Kunitake has been conducting research on consumer issues related to emerging digital technologies, particularly the metaverse. He was awarded the Commendation from the Minister of State for Special Missions, Cabinet Office, in recognition of his contributions to consumer support activities, such as widely sharing his expertise on user protection and the issue of hidden businesses in consumer-to-consumer transactions with relevant organizations, government officials, and consumer affairs counselors.

I am very pleased to have received such a prestigious honor, being selected as a Consumer Support Contributor and receiving this commendation from the Minister of State for Special Missions, Cabinet Office.

Since entering university, I have been researching consumer damage in the emerging digital field from legal and policy perspectives. I have widely disseminated my findings to industry groups, government agencies, and consumer affairs counselors, and have also been involved in policy advocacy.

There was a time in the latter half of my sophomore year when my research stagnated and I struggled, but having my four years of work recognized by the government has made me feel that it was truly worthwhile to continue my research activities.

I would like to take this award as an encouragement to further advance my research.

Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported me in my research activities.

Consumer Affairs Agency: Commendation for Consumer Support Contributors

Prime Minister's Office: "Commendation Ceremony for Consumer Support Contributors"

Fumio Shimpo, Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty Profile

Source: General Affairs Section, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office