Gunnar Jinmei Linder is an Associate Professor in Japanese Language and Culture at the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Stockholm University. His expertise bridges traditional Japanese music, particularly the shakuhachi bamboo flute, with pedagogy and cultural analysis. He has held administrative roles such as Deputy Head of Department, focusing on education and pedagogy, and previously directed doctoral studies and educational programs. PhD in Japanese Music (2012, Stockholm University) MA in Japanese Bamboo Flute (Shakuhachi) Performing Arts (1997, Tokyo National University of the Arts) His research interrogates the construction of tradition in Japanese music, focusing on the shakuhachi and its transmission. He is completing a second volume on shakuhachi solo music and co-editing an anthology with academic and practitioner perspectives on the instrument. His 2024 publication on Edo-period jiuta-sōkyoku songtexts explores historical musicology and performance practices. While no explicit scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his work has resulted in significant publications and editorial contributions. He supervises Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD theses, emphasizing pedagogy in language and cultural education.












