About Harumi

Harumi Gondo is the International Coordinator for UPIU.

She received her bachelor’s in world religions from the University of Bridgeport and her Master’s in sociology of religion from Harvard University. She went on to serve as a lecturer in world religions at Bergen Community College for 2 years.

Harumi gained overseas experience as an analyst for Goldman Sachs in Tokyo, and later as the membership directory editor for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

She was a staff writer for her student newspapers throughout high school, college and graduate school.

In April 2008 she received training with UPI Asia and transitioned to UPIU in July 2008. She was previously the Coordinator for Asia and Oceania.

She is interested in online journalism, international journalism, journalism in Asia, development journalism and the interaction between religion and media.

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Recent stories by Harumi

Shodo teacher visits New York

By Harumi Gondo United States

The Nippon Club is displaying the Japanese calligraphy of Fuyoh Kobayashi from September 9-15. This will be Kobayashi...(Read)

Published September 18, 2009

Opposition claims historic win in Japan

By Harumi Gondo United States

On Monday, in face of the overwhelming DP victory of 308 of 480 parliamentary seats, Japan Prime Minister Taro Aso st...(Read)

Published August 31, 2009

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How Asian are Obama's Asian-American Cabinet picks?

By Harumi Gondo United States

U.S. President Barack Obama announced his nomination for secretary of commerce on Wednesday. If confirmed, former Was...(Read)

Published March 24, 2009

Lukewarm Times Square response to Beijing opera

By Harumi Gondo United States

Promptly at 7 p.m. on March 16, Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts celebrated its one year anniversary...(Read)

Published March 22, 2009

Japanese Ojizo: Rocks or divinity?

By Harumi Gondo United States

Tokyo, Japan, August 26 — As a young child I booked forward to Thursdays, the day my mom would bring home Japanese ca...(Read)

Published November 13, 2008

Recent Comments on Harumi's stories

S Southwick commented on "Shodo teacher visits New York" (about 1 month ago)

I have sent this article to several of my friends. They have enjoyed it.

S Southwick commented on "Shodo teacher visits New York" (about 1 month ago)

My grandmother practiced Japanese calligraphy - we keep her 'Tiger' over our mantle at home.

S Southwick commented on "Shodo teacher visits New York" (about 1 month ago)

Hi Harumi - great article, thanks!

Matthew Collins commented on "Opposition claims historic win in Japan" (6 months ago)

Excellent article.

The election results were analyzed in my Democratization class last week which led to a rather interesting discussion regarding the failure of opposition parties in democracies. What was the turning point in the DPJ's leadership which allowed them to take back control?

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Antonette Mae Macaso commented on "Keeping face in Japan" (6 months ago)

I cried when I had my first experience of threading. Haha. By the way, this method of hair removal is not that known yet here in the Philippines but give it some time and I'm sure threading will be made available to every salon here!