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Masakazu Watabe is a Professor in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University (BYU), affiliated with the Public Humanities initiative. His research focuses on cultural studies, Japanese literature, and folklore, with notable work exploring themes like haunted cultural narratives and oral traditions. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects, including a podcast episode discussing the poet Anya Krugovoy Silver (recorded May 2025) and an interview on 'Haunted Japan' (2011).
His academic engagement extends to public outreach through media platforms like KBYU Radio and podcast series. While no formal awards or grants are listed in the provided text, his work emphasizes the intersection of literature and cultural memory.
