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Akiko Tomatsuri is an Associate Professor in Japanese Language and Translation at the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia (UEA). She is a member of the Centre for Japanese Studies and the Language and Communication Studies group, and actively contributes to Media Equality initiatives. Her work spans teaching, research, and leadership, including roles as Deputy Head of School, Student Experience Lead, and Co-Lead of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee.
Her educational background includes a BA and MA in Humanities and Comparative Culture from International Christian University, an MSt in Classical Languages and Literature from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Classics from the University of Sydney.
Dr. Tomatsuri's research focuses on Japanese language pedagogy, translation studies, and the decolonisation of curricula in higher education. She explores how cultural representation, power dynamics, and inclusivity shape language teaching, particularly in European contexts. Her work bridges classical scholarship with contemporary educational reform, emphasizing equity and critical engagement.
Her recent publications highlight a strong trend toward re-evaluating traditional Japanese language curricula through decolonial and inclusive lenses. The research emphasizes translation as a site of cultural dialogue, advocates for curriculum reform in UK and European universities, and examines the societal impact of multilingualism, such as during the Tokyo Olympics. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement across education, linguistics, and cultural studies.
- Vice Chair, The British Association for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language
Dr. Tomatsuri supervises curriculum development and leads institutional efforts in educational equity and student experience enhancement. She is involved in peer-reviewed research collaborations across the UK and Europe, contributing to national conversations on inclusive language education. Though specific grant funding is not listed, her leadership in decolonising initiatives suggests active involvement in academic reform projects.
She is affiliated with the Centre for Japanese Studies and contributes to the broader Language and Communication Studies research community at UEA, working within interdisciplinary teams focused on media, language, and cultural equity.
