FACULTY INFORMATION

INOUE Yoshiko

Tenured Senior Lecturer

I encourage you to embrace diverse values and cultures, to thoughtfully question your own assumptions, and to dedicate yourself to personal growth during your four years at APU.

ISHIMURA Fumie

Tenured Senior Lecturer

Learning never ends, so don't draw a line saying 'This is enough', and take a look beyond it.

ITABASHI Tamiko

Tenured Senior Lecturer

Let’s think about language together because it is interesting, challenging, powerful, and sometimes cruel.

ITAI Yoshie

Lecturer

Let’s learn Japanese to enjoy a more fulfilling life in Japan—and to expand your future opportunities!

ITO Toshinari

Tenured Senior Lecturer

AIの進化は日進月歩どころか秒針分歩です。遠くない将来、同時通訳機能を持った腕時計やメガネなども開発されるでしょう。知識、機器、技術だけでなく学び方、学ぶ意味もアップデートが必要です。みなさんは言語（外国語）学習とどう向き合っていきますか？

JAI Rheumi Rhubi

Lecturer

Progress is often quiet and steady. Through consistent preparation and effort, anyone can develop the confidence and skills needed to grow, adapt, and succeed.

JONES Kent

Tenured Senior Lecturer

Nice to meet you! My name is Kent Jones, and I’m from Canada. I have been teaching English to Japanese learners for over 20 years. As a language teacher, I believe the most important thing is building strong connections with my students. In my classes, I like to use jokes, games, and discussions to make learning enjoyable. Let’s have fun learning English together!

JUNG Jonghee

Associate Professor

Learn together, live together! I hope your time at APU gives you the chance to build real connections, see the world through new eyes, and reflect on who you truly are.

KAWARABATA Kiku

Lecturer

Learning a foreign language means having a new worldview. Why don't you learn Chinese and look into the world of China (Chinese)?

KERR Joshua

Lecturer

With time and sincere effort, you can reach your language learning goals. Don't hold back.

KOYAMA Izumi

Lecturer

To learn languages is to learn ways to think, live together, and express yourself. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and hearing your thoughts.

KUMAI Shozo

Tenured Senior Lecturer

In this AI era, I believe there is great value in communicating directly in any language you have acquired, without AI, is valuable―even if you are not yet proficient.

KUWANA Miho

Lecturer

Learning Japanese expands your world. Discover more about yourself through language.

LARKING Malcolm

Tenured Senior Lecturer

I hope to inspire you to achieve and surpass your goals. This is your chance to celebrate cultural diversity, secure your future, and find yourself!

LI Na

Lecturer

Let's enjoy learning languages and broaden our horizons. However, as the saying goes, "Practice makes perfect." It's important to keep practicing steadily!

LIMTHANANUNTHA P.

Tenured Senior Lecturer

Discover the joy of Thai! Learn to speak, read, write, and connect with Thai culture in a fun and friendly environment. No stress, just smiles—perfect for beginners full of curiosity and enthusiasm!

LUO Hua

Lecturer

新しい言語を学ぶのは、未知の世界への扉を開くこと。中国語の世界で新しい発見を見つけ、楽しみましょう。

MACK Lindsay

Professor

Although it is easy to surround yourself with friends from the same country, I encourage you to take advantage of this rich multicultural environment!

MANABE Shoichi

Lecturer

The sky is the limit. Keep going with passion and effort. I’ll support your learning all the way!