- Natsutaka Kashiwagi
- Birthday：2004.08.25
- From：Gotemba Shizuoka
- Affiliation：Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku University
- Major：Quantum energy engineering
- Special skill：Tabletennis, Piano
- Hobby：Trabvel, Music, Movie, Art museums
- Qualification：Teacher's license (in progress), Radiation handler, Japan Mensa
- Goal：Surpass my father, Complete my bucket list.
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A longing for a world that was
burning bright since childhood
Born on August 25, 2004, in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture. From a young age, I loved trains and traveling. Through my hobby of watching movies, I developed a desire to travel the world, regardless of the field.
To fulfill many of my dreams, I've created and am currently working through a bucket list of things I want to do before I die.
Research × Tabletennis × Entrepreneurship
In 2023, after graduating from Shizuoka Prefectural Numazu Higashi High School, I enrolled in the Department of Mechanical and Intelligent Aerospace Engineering at Tohoku University's Faculty of Engineering, where I am currently taking not only engineering subjects but also teacher training courses.
My major is quantum energy engineering. I am currently conducting research toward the social implementation of nuclear fusion energy. I have experience handling radioactive materials, measuring radiation levels, and operating accelerators.
I started playing tennis at the age of 10. I served as captain of every club from junior high school through university. In junior high school, I participated in the Tokai regional tournament in team competitions and the prefectural tournament in individual competitions. In high school, I participated in the prefectural tournament in both team and individual competitions.
I served as captain of the Tohoku University Student Association Table Tennis Club, leading the team to its best performance during my time there. I also participated in tournament management. I practices daily with the goal of competing in the national tournament.
The photo shows a practice session at the table tennis club NSTTV Akris in the Netherlands.
I manage "UNITE LIFE," a student group that conducts morning activities online. I started posting on social media in October 2025. Aiming to balance research, table tennis, and entrepreneurship, I have adopted the slogan "A Tohoku University student who want to surpass my father," and mainly posts vlogs, table tennis matches, and piano performances on Instagram.
Study abroad experience
In June 2025, I went on a short-term study abroad program to Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands, to study business pitching. It was my first time abroad, and I planned everything myself and traveled alone. I also joined a local table tennis club. The photo shows me with the course instructor.
Travel×Music×Art
I've traveled all over Japan, but I haven't managed to visit all 47 prefectures. I've experienced long-distance travel by local train and hitchhiking. I enjoy lost in thought while gazing at ordinary scenes from the train window, such as an old man walking his dog or children playing in a park.
The best places I've been to so far are Onomichi and the Sanriku coast. Places I want to go are Kyushu and overseas. Also, I love my hometown Shizuoka the most in the world.
I started attending music lessons at the age of two and began playing the piano at the age of four. I accompanied the school song at elementary school graduation ceremony. I won the Best Conductor Award at middle school's cultural festival. In high school, I spent time in the music room with friends in between studying for entrance exams, engaging in improvisational jam sessions and other activities.
I listen to a wide range of genres, including J-pop and Western music. My favorite artists are Eve, Yorushika, and Avicii.
The photo is of The Hague Central Station in the Netherlands. I aspire to be a street pianist, traveling around the world playing pianos on street corners.
At the age of 16, I encountered the novels of Maha Harada and began visiting numerous art museums, exhibitions, and special exhibitions. I frequently attend exhibitions of not only paintings but also anime and contemporary art.
The most impressive works I've seen so far are Vermeer's View of Delft and Girl with a Pearl Earring, and my goal is to see all of Vermeer's paintings.
To surpass my great father＝Never ending challenge
I've met so many people in my life so far. Without a doubt, the most amazing and the one I respect the most is my father. Surpassing him is one of my life goals.