William Kelly

Dr. William Kelly is a Research Associate at the School of Anthropology and Museum Studies. He has held academic positions at the University of Manchester, University of Oxford, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, and the School of Global Studies, Tama University Tokyo. His research focuses on Japanese popular culture, leisure, and their cross-border adaptations.

Dr. Kelly holds a D.Phil. in Anthropology from the University of Oxford. His academic training includes:

• Doctorate (D.Phil.) in Anthropology, University of Oxford

Dr. Kelly's research interests span several key areas, including:

• Leisure and popular culture in Japan, particularly the role of karaoke
• Cross-cultural adaptation of Japanese popular culture
• Social memory, heritage, and nostalgia studies
• Methodology in the social sciences
• Entrepreneurship and technology communities in Japan
• Videogame localization and censorship

His research outputs explore themes such as karaoke’s sociocultural impact in Japan and its global adaptations, the regulatory frameworks around Japanese videogames, and the interplay between technology and society. Recent work includes studies on gaming industries and the cultural dynamics of leisure practices.

Dr. Kelly’s research has been supported by grants from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Japanese Ministry of Education, the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, the Sasakawa Fund, and the Japan Foundation. No specific scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Dr. Kelly collaborates with institutions in Japan and the UK, contributing to interdisciplinary research networks exploring technology communities and cultural studies. Specific lab or team affiliations are not detailed in the provided text.