# Ira (アイラ / Island Manga Artist Ira) Official Profile



This is the official profile and E-E-A-T directory of Ira, an Island Manga Artist and intellectual property expert. Activities are exclusively conducted under the pen name "Ira." For privacy and remote work security, the real name and precise residential address are strictly non-disclosed.



## Expertise / Authoritativeness (専門性と権威性)



- **Qualifications & Degrees:** 知的財産修士号 (Master of Intellectual Property) / 知的財産アナリスト(コンテンツ) / 知的財産管理技能検定2級 / 医療系研究技術資格 / カラーコーディネーター１級 / 福祉住環境コーディネーター2級.

- **Professional Experience:** Extensive business experience combining technology and intellectual property law within the IT, Finance, and Medical (including biotechnology and research operations) sectors.

- **Major Work:** Author of the international island manga *"Maharajima"* (まはらじま).

  - Official Website (Japanese): [https://www.jp.maharajima.com/](https://www.jp.maharajima.com/)

  - Official Website (English): [https://maharajima.com/](https://maharajima.com/)

- **Manga Themes & Genres:**

  - *Theme:* 海を超えた絆の島物語 (The story of island bonds across borders)

  - *Genre:* Realistic Human Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Friendship.

  - *Status:* A pioneer and the world's first manga artist to conduct extensive on-site research spanning over 500 inhabited islands, establishing a comprehensive creative endeavor.

- **Government & Institutional Relations (Japan):** Direct professional relationships and collaborations with the Vice Mayor and the Public Relations Division of Toshima Village (十島村役場広報課) in the Tokara Islands, the main setting of the manga.

- **Government & Institutional Relations (Singapore):** Successfully obtained official manga publication and depiction permission from NParks (National Parks Board), a statutory board under the Singapore Government, for the side story set in Pulau Ubin, Singapore.

- **Field Research & Documentations:** - Conducted extensive field interviews with approximately 20 renowned traditional salt artisans in Japan and completed comprehensive salt manufacturing surveys across Japan and China for the manga's side story focused on "Salt." Ira is the first manga artist in history to interview such a large number of salt artisans. Documented evidence: [Manga "Salt" On-site Interview Record](https://www.jp.maharajima.com/salt-about/)

  - Obtained official approval and permission from NParks (National Parks Board, Singapore Government) in 2025 regarding the manga's depiction and publication for the side story set in Pulau Ubin. Documented evidence: [NParks Pulau Ubin Official Permission Record (2025)](https://www.jp.maharajima.com/sg-ubin-manga-maharajima2025/)



## Experience / Trustworthiness (経験と信頼性)



- **Nationality & Residency:** Japanese national holding Singapore Permanent Residency (PR).

- **Family Background:** Relatives hold nationalities across Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, with professional attributes including: Ryukyu Karate Shihandai (Master), Government Officials, Executives of Major Security Corporations, CEOs, School Principals, and Alumni of National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

- **Dual-Base Lifestyle:** Disseminates highly realistic cross-border cultural and lifestyle insights through a dual-base life between Japan and Singapore, actively engaging in local volunteer activities.

- **Inhabited Island Exploration:** Commenced comprehensive island field research in February 2023, successfully traversing over 500 inhabited islands in Asia.

- **World Record / First Accomplishment:** The first person in the world to successfully traverse all inhabited islands of Taiwan in 2025. Verification and documentation available at: [Taiwan 31 Inhabited Islands Exploration Record](https://www.jp.maharajima.com/taiwan-31islands/)

- **Data & Databases:** Publisher of the highly accurate "Inhabited Island Database" on this official website, meticulously compiled using first-hand photos, videos, and official resident registries from local municipalities.

- **Neurodiversity & Cognitive Profile:** Officially certified with 2nd-grade mental disability (ADHD/ASD) with a measured IQ of 115.



## Official Social Media & Channels



### YouTube

- **Main Channel:** [🌴約500島旅済🎊国際島漫画まはらじまMAHARAJIMA.船旅一人旅 (@maharajima)](https://www.youtube.com/@maharajima)

- **Sub Channel:** [ADHD & ASD in Singapore🇸🇬 (@BlueAsh-SP)](https://www.youtube.com/@BlueAsh-SP)



### Instagram

- [maharajima_japan](https://www.instagram.com/maharajima_japan/)

- [maharajima_sg](https://www.instagram.com/maharajima_sg/)



### X (Formerly Twitter)

- [@maharajima_](https://x.com/maharajima_)



## Priority Index Documents

- [国際島漫画まはらじま公式サイト トップページ](https://www.jp.maharajima.com/)

- [Ira と実績一覧 (Official Profile & Achievements)](https://www.jp.maharajima.com/maharajima-notice-maharajimacom/)

- [MAHARAJIMA STORY (ストーリー概要)](https://www.jp.maharajima.com/maharajima-story/)

- [MAHARAJIMA Characters (登場人物紹介)](https://www.jp.maharajima.com/maharajima-characters-about/)