Built in Okayama for portfolio-first learners
Media Repository started as a six-seat Node workshop with university partners. Today we run mentor-reviewed modules for career switchers who need honest scope and demonstrable repos — not theory stacks.
Principles
Show the work
Every module ends in a repository artifact you can defend in interviews.
Regional context
Examples use JP addresses, yen pricing, and sensible timezone defaults.
Honest scope
We state what is not included before you enroll — no surprise upsells.
Mentor time is scarce
Small cohorts keep feedback specific instead of generic praise.
Team
Ami Fujiwara
Program director
Former platform lead who shaped mentor standards and cohort pacing for APAC learners.
Kenji Morita
Lead instructor
Teaches Node and auth modules with a focus on readable backend code.
Sora Hayashi
Technical mentor
Reviews React portfolios and runs mock technical interviews.
Ren Ito
Curriculum designer
Maps skills to modules and keeps briefs aligned with hiring rubrics.
Yuki Tanabe
Technical mentor
Data modeling coach for learners shipping Prisma-backed apps.
Hana Okada
Learner success manager
Coordinates schedules, accommodations, and cohort check-ins.
Marcus Webb
Learner success manager
Supports English-speaking cohorts with onboarding and progress tracking.
Timeline
- 2019
First Okazaki cohort
Piloted six-seat Node workshop with university club partners.
- 2022
Mentor review system
Standardized async code feedback with 48-hour SLAs.
- 2025
Capstone showcase
Launched public demo day for portfolio lab graduates.