Professor Emerita Seiko Sawai is an outstanding home economist in Asia who has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout her professional career. She served as Vice Chair of the Organising Committee for the IFHE XX World Congress 2004 in Kyoto and also represented the Asian region within IFHE. Among her many accomplishments, we would particularly like to highlight her remarkable leadership in strengthening the bond between Asian home economists and IFHE. 

Professor Emerita Sawai is one of the founding and pioneer members, as well as a Past President, of the Asian Regional Association for Home Economics (ARAHE), the Asian regional organization of IFHE, established 43 years ago.

To this day, she continues to play a significant role as a Senior Advisor to ARAHE committees, actively advocating for Home Economics in Japan and across the Asian region. She remains deeply committed to empowering ARAHE members, encouraging active participation in IFHE, and serving as an inspiring mentor whose leadership continues to guide and influence future generations.