Vincent
Van den Storme
Vincent
Van den Storme
Vincent Van den Storme
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I am a Belgian-born educator and cross-cultural professional who has made Japan my home since 1997.
With an academic foundation in law from Belgium and France, and professional experience in government, media, translation, and teaching, I bring a unique combination of international perspective and practical skills.
Today, I focus on education and intercultural understanding in Yokohama’s public schools and officiating wedding ceremonies for couples from Japan and around the world.
Born: 29 November 1962, Belgium
Residence: Japan (since 1997)
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (K.U.L.), Belgium
Postgraduate Diploma (D.E.A.) in International Law, Université Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris
Postgraduate in Economic Law, Université Catholique de Louvain (U.C.L.), Belgium
International Understanding Instructor
Yokohama Board of Education – Yokohama, Japan
2003–Present
Teaching cultural exchange, English, and international perspectives in public elementary and junior high schools.
Designing and delivering interactive programs to promote cross-cultural understanding among Japanese students.
Wedding Officiant / Celebrant
Japan
2003–Present
Conducting Japanese & English-language Christian-style wedding ceremonies for international and Japanese couples.
Collaborating with wedding venues to create personalized and memorable ceremonies.
Freelance Radio Correspondent
1999–2011
Reported from Japan for VRT (Flemish Public National Radio) and other international broadcasters including VPRO (Netherlands) and Radio Nederland Wereldomroep.
Produced live and recorded segments on Japanese culture, society, and current affairs.
Translator – Sony Computer Entertainment, Tokyo, Japan
1999–2003
Translation of creative, technical, and promotional materials from English/Japanese into European languages.
Deputy Counselor – Federal Department of Economic Affairs – Energy Department, Belgium
1991–1997
Specialized in nuclear energy and nuclear non-proliferation policy.
Represented Belgium in national, European, and international negotiations, including the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) framework.
Trainee Lawyer (Stagiair-advocaat) – Brussels Bar Association, Belgium
1989–1991
Gained legal training and courtroom experience.
Dutch (native)
English (fluent)
French (fluent)
Japanese (conversational)
Former author of a popular Dutch-language blog on Japanese life and culture (Achikochi).
Live and recorded interviews archived at VRT
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