David Karashima

David Karashima is a Professor at the School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University, affiliated with the Faculty of International Research and Education. His academic work bridges literary studies, translation practices, and digital media analysis.

• Research Focus: Formation of modern Japanese literary canon in English translation, global reception of Haruki Murakami, and the impact of electronic media on literary creation.
• Teaching: Offers courses like 'Translation as Creative Writing' and 'Seminar on Expression' to explore cross-cultural literary practices.
• Projects: Led studies on paratextual elements (book covers, reviews) and interviewed translators/editors to analyze how Japanese literature gains traction in the Anglophone world.

Key Contributions: Examined the commercial and critical consecration of contemporary Japanese authors, emphasizing institutional roles in translation circulation. Investigated evolving translation strategies and their influence on global literary trends.