Specialized Field
Modern Japanese literature, contemporary thought (epistemology), literary criticism theory, Japanese language education
Research theme
1. Modern Japanese Literature: Research into modern and contemporary "non-realistic novels" by authors such as Yasunari Kawabata, Haruki Murakami, Hiromi Kawakami, and Kiyoko Murata.
2. Modern thought (epistemology): Neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, modern physics, philosophy, Yogacara
From these perspectives, we will elucidate the deep human psychology and worldview depicted in literary works.
3. Contemporary Literary Theory: Research into literary criticism theory, focusing on theories of "narrative" and "space-time."
4. Japanese language education: Research into the value of novels as teaching materials in Japanese language education.
