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Shima: The International Journal of Research into Island Cultures, 2020

The ningen, a giant, sub-Antarctic aquatic humanoid, is a mythical creature created by Japanese ... more The ningen, a giant, sub-Antarctic aquatic humanoid, is a mythical creature created by Japanese Internet users in the mid:2000s. Since its inception it has crossed over into international Internet contexts and has been embellished and inflected in various ways. As such it forms an element within modern media:lore, joining a host of pre: constituted mythic/folkloric creatures and more modern inventions. One of the most notable aspects of ningen media-lore is that the creature was conceived as an inhabitant of sub:Antarctic waters, which have not traditionally been perceived to be rich in crypto-zoological entities. Within this location it has been closely associated with Japan’s Southern Ocean whaling fleet and can, in this regard, be understood as a manifestation of a modern aquapelagic imaginary. The article identifies that the original location of the ningen’s story is not merely incidental to its circulation and elaboration but is, rather, a key element of its emergence as a Japanese figure and a continuing aspect of its significance in a broader, international arena.

Shima: The International Journal of Research into Island Cultures, 2017

In the south of Japan, 5 of the many islands in Nagasaki Prefecture are home to 27 traditional Ja... more In the south of Japan, 5 of the many islands in Nagasaki Prefecture are home to 27 traditional Japanese whaling songs. Mapping and thematic analysis of these songs in relation to the broader nationwide corpus of folksongs in general, and whaling songs in particular, reveals the importance, geographical spheres and character of the islands of Nagasaki Prefecture within Japanese whaling heritage as a whole. Relative to the rest of Japan, the islands have an abundance of whaling songs. These songs show signs of connectedness, having certain elements in common with (non-whaling) folksongs across the country and also have other elements in common with the songs of other whaling communities. Furthermore, a small number of unique elements are signs of local distinctions. Perhaps most significantly, the majority of themes present in the national corpus are also found in the Nagasaki Prefecture island songs, thus casting islands as an invaluable repository for this aspect of culture. In the Nagasaki case, islandness spawned a high density of whaling communities historically. More recently, the drive to nurture local and national culture has been faceted by differentiated contributions from these multiple communities. As a result, this study finds that small islands are not merely convenient units for research but that they play a central role in the holding of broader cultural phenomena.

Shima: The International Journal of Research into Island Cultures, 2017

Asia Pacific: Perspectives, Aug 2013

Journal of the Faculty of Letters 96 / 佛教大学文学部論集第96号 , Mar 1, 2012

Journal of the Faculty of Letters 95 / 佛教大学文学部論集第95号 , Mar 1, 2011

British and American Literature Consortium Annual Journal, Bukkyo University 20 , Mar 2013

Journal of the Faculty of Letters, Bukkyo University 97. , Mar 2013

Journal of the Faculty of Letters 94 / 佛教大学文学部論集第94号, Mar 1, 2010

"""The plethora of cross-cultural hybrid songs in Japan is not entirely attributable to the moder... more """The plethora of cross-cultural hybrid songs in Japan is not entirely attributable to the modern, globalized music industry. Many ‘Western’ songs have been culturally assimilated in Japan since the late 19th century. This paper gives a brief history of Western music in Japan, followed by two case studies. This paper analyses three Japanese hybrids each of two popular old songs, ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘My Grandfather’s Clock’, and explores the relative Japanese and Western interpretations. It finds evidence of active processes such as those historically observed in the oral tradition as well as processes reflecting current social and political dialectics....
Keywords: song, cross-cultural, hybridization, My Grandfather’s Clock, Land of Hope and Glory, acculturalization, Japan
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Bukkyo University Bulletin of the Faculty of Education 10 / 佛教大学教育学部学会紀要第10号(2011年1月), Jan 1, 2011

Projects for teacher education in 2005, winning a Good Practice Award (GP) immediately for [2005]... more Projects for teacher education in 2005, winning a Good Practice Award (GP) immediately for [2005][2006]. One of these projects is the Teaching Practice Program. From the Teaching Practice Program it has become clear that the fusion of inductive and deductive approaches in direct teaching experience in elementary schools, along with university seminars on education theory, has provided student teachers with a unique, solid foundation of academic, theoretical, practical and personal skills necessary to commence their professional careers immediately as "learner-centered" teachers with a "development perspective". It is advocated that this proven highly effective method of teacher education be continued through ongoing liaison between university professors, students and in-post elementary teachers, in order to tackle specific challenges, monitor progress and optimize the future quality of elementary school teaching in Japan.

British and American Literature Consortium Annual Journal, Bukkyo University 17, Mar 2010

Activities project at a Japanese elementary school. The project was designed and delivered by Buk... more Activities project at a Japanese elementary school. The project was designed and delivered by Bukkyo University Faculty of Education undergraduates and included traditional and purpose-written songs led by a native English speaker (the author of this paper). By content-analyzing open feedback from the elementary school pupils, their in-service teachers, and the undergraduates leading the project, this paper attempts to derive, from this small sample, preliminary themes and priorities to aid optimization of Foreign Language Activities (FLA) materials. The findings of this paper suggest that the multi-sensory nature and memorability of songs and singing-games may afford an effective strategy-based foundation for FLA, and one which is not only enjoyable for pupils but also, importantly, sympathetic to teachers in the forthcoming new Japanese elementary school curriculum.

British and American Literature Consortium Annual Journal, Bukkyo University 16, Mar 2009

Traditional Songs in the Contemporary EFL Classroom: An Exploration of Role and Repertoire goes o... more Traditional Songs in the Contemporary EFL Classroom: An Exploration of Role and Repertoire goes on to proffer a number of traditional songs, including simple rounds, cumulative/counting songs, and bi-cultural songs such as the Meiji shoka and others whose melodies are well known in Japan, that may be valuable both as academic materials and as a personal resource enabling students to actively participate in the English speaking community both locally and overseas. It looks at potential issues in such a proposition and suggests approaches that might enhance or highlight the perceived relevance of old songs in a modern day setting.

Four case studies (professional, amateur groups, individual artists) Japan. Request.