As the CEO of Active Learning for the past 17 years, Hane-san has accumulated unparalleled experience of the educational business. Ever since the founding of Active Learning, Hane-san has been at the forefront of the changing Japanese educational system. He has been featured in Forbes Japan and a famous Finnish magazine for his extraordinary works in education. He has also published two books: one describing important educational skills and the other giving tips on finding a job. Hane-san is extremely open to sharing his insight on Japanese education and business. He is very comfortable either acting as a reporter or being interviewed.