The relationship between language and citizenship in Japan has traditionally been regarded as a fixed tripartite: ‘Japanese citizenship’ means ‘Japanese e

Based on extensive original research, this book explores the early educational experiences of foreign children in Japan. It considers foreign children’s exper

"Over the last thirty years, two social developments have occurred that have led to a need for change in language policy in Japan. One is the increase in the nu

The relationship between language and citizenship in Japan has traditionally been regarded as a fixed tripartite: ‘Japanese citizenship’ means ‘Japanese e

Japan's Diversity Dilemmas: Ethnicity, Citizenship, and Education reveals how Japanese society is now in the midst of dramatic transformation brought on by demo