- Wataru Ueda
- President & Department Chair / Professor (Master of Arts in Literature)
Completed the final stage of the doctoral program in Japanese Literature at the Graduate School of Literature, Kokugakuin University.
Areas of Expertise
- Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature
Academic Association
- The Society for Modern Japanese Literature
- National Association of University Japanese Language Departments
- Others
Selected Publications
- Ri Yokomitsu – “Machine” Theory: My Collapse and Regeneration Through Narrative
- Keynote Report: Reading Spaces During the Formation of Modernity
- Reflections on The Future of Literature Education – Thoughts on Minoru Tanaka’s Approach
Courses Taught
- Japanese Expression
- Modern Novels
- Fantasy Novels
- Specialized Seminars
- Others
- Kazuto Yamaguchi
- Professor (Master of Arts in Literature) / Library Director
Originally from Kitakyushu.
Completed the Master’s program in Western History, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, University of Tokyo.
Worked at the National Diet Library for 33 years, serving as a senior specialist; currently in the same position.
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Lifelong Learning
- Introduction to Libraries
- Library Systems and Management
- Information Services
- Information Services Practicum II
- Information Organization Practicum I
- Comprehensive Library Practicum
- Library Practicum
- Introduction to School Libraries
- Reading and Human Development
- Kazumitsu Sakata
- Professor
Graduated from the Department of Western History, Faculty of Letters, The University of Tokyo. Worked at the National Diet Library for 37 years, serving as Director of the International Library of Children’s Literature, Director of the Research and Legislative Reference Bureau, and Deputy Director before assuming the current position.
Academic Association
- Japan Fiscal Studies Association
- JBBY (Japanese Board on Books for Young People)
Selected Publications
- Polishing Fundamental Professional Skills – Advanced Seminar Manual (Book)
- Building the New Europe – From the EC to the European Union (Book)
- Introduction to Diversity – Building a Diverse Society (Academic Paper)
- Through Children’s Eyes: Recommendations for Reading (Academic Paper)
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Library Services
- Information Services Theory
- Information Services Practicum I, etc.
- Ai Tanaka
- Professor / Master of Arts in Literature
Completed doctoral coursework (without degree) in the Department of Japanese Literature, Graduate School of Humanities, Japan Women’s University. Originally specialized in modern literature, including studies on Soseki, but in recent years has conducted research on picture books and incorporated it into her classes.
Areas of Expertise
- Modern Literature
Academic Association
- The Society for Modern Japanese Literature
- Women’s Literature Society
Selected Publications
- On “Higan Sugimade” — Focusing on “Rainy Days” and the Relationship with Chiyoko (Book)
- Takahiro Otsuji (Book)
- On Fumiko Enchi’s “Onna-zaka” — The Manifestation of Vitality (Academic Paper)
- Bibliography of Soseki Research
Courses Taught
- Japanese Expression
- Reading and Recitation Practice
- History of Modern Literature
- Specialized Seminar on Writing Poetry and Tanka, etc.
- Chieko Aoyama
- Associate Professor / Master of Arts in Literature
From Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Completed doctoral coursework (without degree) in the Graduate School of Humanities, Tsuda University. Specializes in English linguistics (morphology and lexical semantics). Current research focuses on “Conceptual Construction of Word Meaning in the Brain.”
Areas of Expertise
- English Linguistics (Morphology, Lexical Semantics)
Academic Association
- The English Linguistic Society of Japan
- Graduate English Literature Society, Tsuda University
Selected Publications
- On Verb Affixation and Event Structure
- Verbal Prefixation as ComplexEvent Composition
- Verbal Polysemy and EventStructure
- Utilizing Cognitive Processes in Word Formation Analysis
Courses Taught
- Study Skills
- Basic English
- TOEIC & Eiken Preparation I–IV
- Intercultural Communication
- Specialized Seminar, etc.
- Izuko Suzuki
- Associate Professor / Master of Arts in Literature
Completed doctoral coursework (without degree) in the Graduate School of Tsuda University. After serving as a part-time lecturer at Senshu University, Tsuda University, and others, assumed the current position. Current research focuses on understanding the structure of the Japanese language (grammar) and applying it to English education.
Areas of Expertise
- English Linguistics
Academic Association
- The English Linguistic Society of Japan
- The Japanese Grammar Society
Selected Publications
- On the Te-aru Construction — Existence of Objects and Effects
- Semantic Involvement in “Case Alternation” — Using the Te-aru Construction as a Starting Point
- Research Note: On Verbs Taking Two Cases
- Research Note: Considering the Meaning of “Kangaeru” — On LCS of Thinking Verbs
Courses Taught
- Study Skills
- Basic English
- Language and Humans
- Introduction to English Linguistics
- Reading I & II
- Specialized Seminar, etc.
- Yasukuni Kitahara
- Associate Professor / Master of Arts in Literature
From Shimosuwa Town, Nagano Prefecture. Completed doctoral program at the Graduate School of Literature, Kokugakuin University. Has 20 years of teaching experience at junior high, high school, and university levels. Specializes in modern literature and Japanese language expression. Recent publication: The Joy of Children’s Literature (Kanrin Shobo).
Areas of Expertise
- Modern Literature
- Japanese Language Expression
Academic Association
- The Society for Modern Japanese Literature
- The Japanese Literature Society
- Kokugakuin University Japanese Literature Society
Selected Publications
- Practical New Proverbs Dictionary
- An Encyclopedia of Ango Sakaguchi [Works Volume] [Topics Volume]
- Dictionary of Modern Literary Appreciation
- Kyouka Izumi “Night Patrol Officer” — A Drama of Walking and Gaze
- Research Notes on “Robun Chinpo”
- Various Aspects of Dazai Osamu’s “March 30”
- Theory of Literary Expression
- The Joy of Children’s Literature
Courses Taught
- Japanese Language Expression
- People and Literature
- Reading Short Stories
- Film Expression and Techniques
- Specialized Seminar, etc.
- Norie Saito
- Lecturer / Master of Arts in Literature
Graduated from Hokkaido Information University and the Graduate School of Gifu Women’s University. Specializes in digital archives and web production (e.g., Iida Mizuhiki Cooperative). Certified as a Senior Digital Archivist.
Academic Association
- 026net Information Science and Technology Association
Courses Taught
- Basic Information Practice
- Excel Practice
- Web Design Certification Preparation
- Database Practice, etc.
- Masako Miwa
- Lecturer／Master of Human Sciences, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
From Nakano Ward, Tokyo. Completed the doctoral program (without degree) at the Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University.
Specialty is clinical psychology. Member of the Japan Counseling Association and others.
- Sekishin Izumi
- Lecturer (Part-time)
Graduated from the Department of Japanese Literature, Faculty of Letters, Daito Bunka University.
Studied calligraphy under Shoichi Nishibayashi. Calligrapher, seal carver, and traditional craft artist of Tatsuno Town Ryukei. President of the Kamiina Calligraphy Association. President of the Shoshinkai. Commissioner for the Nagano Prefecture Calligraphy Exhibition and operational committee member for the Ina District.
Academic Association
- Member of the Japan Artists Association
- Councilor of the Calligraphy Arts Committee
- Chairperson of the Mainichi Shodo Kai Traveling Exhibition Committee, etc.
Selected Publications
- On the Calligraphy of Yan Zhenqing
- Analysis of the Lantingji Xu
- Calligraphy in the 21st Century — My Assertions
- Exhibited in Japan and worldwide, including winning the Grand Palais Museum Award
Courses Taught
- Calligraphy I (Kaisho)
- Calligraphy II (Gyosho)
- Calligraphy III (Sosho)
- Calligraphy IV (Kana)
- Specialized Seminar, etc.
Hideo Takano
Lecturer / Master of Arts in Literature
Yuko Nakano
Lecturer／Master of Arts in Literature
Yumi Komatsu
Lecturer／ Master of Arts (Academic)
Chizumi Kohama
Lecturer／Master of Economics
Misa Takei
Lecturer
Min Matsuzaki
Lecturer
Masayuki Magata
Lecturer
Shinji Anzai
Lecturer／Doctor of Literature
Satomi Fujimori
Lecturer／Master of Arts (Academic)
Peter Vandenberg
Lecturer
Mary Ariga
Lecturer (MA)
Mallory Koshikawa
Lecturer
Fumiko Kasai
Lecturer
Ikue Matsuzawa
Lecturer