AFSI CEO Yuko Tsushima Featured in Japan’s International Cooperation Career Guidebook
The 2027 edition highlights her 17-year journey in Cebu, her entrepreneurial experiences, and the importance of learning through firsthand experiences.
国際協力キャリアガイド · 2027年版
AFSI is pleased to share that its CEO, Yuko Tsushima, who is also the founder of Akari Wellness and Treatment Hub, has been featured in the 2027 edition of 国際協力キャリアガイド (International Cooperation Career Guidebook), a Japanese publication focusing on careers, international experiences, and opportunities in international cooperation.
The interview, titled “Creating Your Own Path in Life,” introduces Yuko’s journey from Japan to the Philippines, her experiences as an entrepreneur, and her involvement in educational study tours that encourage young people to explore new perspectives and possibilities.
17 Years of Life and Entrepreneurship in Cebu
Having moved to Cebu in 2009, Yuko has spent the past 17 years building businesses, working with people from different backgrounds, and gaining valuable experiences through both professional and personal challenges.
Her journey began with a career in education in Japan, followed by international experiences that eventually led her to establish her life and businesses in the Philippines.
Throughout these years, she has been involved in various industries, including business process outsourcing, international business services, and more recently, mental health and wellness through Akari Wellness and Treatment Hub.
Her experiences reflect the idea that a career does not always follow a predetermined path. Instead, new opportunities often emerge through curiosity, challenges, and the willingness to take the first step.
Learning Through Experience in Cebu
The magazine also highlights educational study tours in Cebu, organized by Akari Wellness and Treatment Hub, with AFSI providing coordination and operational support on the Japan side.
These programs offer students and young people from Japan opportunities to experience life in the Philippines, interact with local communities, and gain perspectives beyond what they might encounter in a traditional classroom.
Rather than simply visiting another country, participants are encouraged to observe, communicate, reflect, and develop their own understanding of different cultures and social environments.
Through these experiences, Yuko hopes to encourage young people to discover their own strengths, challenge their assumptions, and become more confident in exploring future possibilities.
The Importance of Taking the First Step
One of the central messages highlighted in the interview is the importance of taking the first step toward something new.
Drawing from her own experiences of living and working abroad, Yuko emphasizes that people do not always need to have a clear destination or a perfect plan before beginning something.
Sometimes, a small decision, a new experience, or an unexpected encounter can lead to opportunities that shape the direction of one’s life.
This perspective is also reflected in the study tours, where participants are encouraged to step outside their familiar environments and discover new ways of thinking.
Connecting Japan and the Philippines
For AFSI, this feature is an opportunity to celebrate its CEO’s experiences and contributions beyond her day-to-day leadership responsibilities.
While Akari Wellness and Treatment Hub organizes and operates the study tours in Cebu, AFSI supports the programs through coordination and operational assistance on the Japan side.
Through these activities, both organizations contribute to creating opportunities for cultural exchange, experiential learning, and stronger connections between Japan and the Philippines.
AFSI is proud to share this recognition of Yuko’s journey and her continued commitment to encouraging learning, personal growth, and new opportunities across borders.
International Cooperation Career Guidebook, 2027
Publication: 国際協力キャリアガイド (International Cooperation Career Guidebook), 2027 Edition. This article is an original summary of the magazine feature and is not a reproduction or full translation of the published interview.
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