Japanese-born English wordsthat make the worlda better place

Professor Emeritus at Seisen University. Research fields include English linguistics and sociolinguistics. English program instructor (1987-2017) for NHK Radio "English Conversation," NHK Educational TV "English School Starting Over," NHK Radio "English Knowledge School," NHK Radio "English Knowledge Club," and NHK Radio "Midnight Express" ("Famous Paintings, Music, and Lines" and "Adult Education Lecture"). Author of numerous books.

Professor Emeritus at Kwansei Gakuin University and Graduate School, Specially Appointed Professor at Koyasan University. Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics. Major publications include "The Mechanism of Learning to Speak a Foreign Language" (SB Creative), "AI Full Utilization! English Expression Power Training," "Evolved English Shadowing for Speaking" (Cosmopier), "English Learning and Education Utilizing Social Brain Interaction" (Taishukan), and "Shadowing as a Practice in Second Language Acquisition" (Routledge).

After graduating from the University of Auckland in New Zealand (Bachelor of Arts), she has been working as a freelance translator and interpreter based in Tokyo since 2010, active in a wide range of fields including business, politics, sports, and entertainment. Regular appearances on TBS Radio's "Ashita no College" and "Ogami Chiki Session." Writes columns for Asahi Weekly and DIME. Author of "100 English Phrases You Should Know to Make the World a Little Better" (Gakken).

From Tübingen, Germany. Majored in Education and Japanese Studies at Heidelberg University. Contributed to promoting international understanding through studying abroad at Osaka University and language exchange. At the Heidelberg University International Summer School, supported and guided students from over 60 countries, contributing to internationalization. Taught English, German, and intercultural communication while studying abroad. Currently deepening educational research in the master's program and working in office and culture management at a global company.

Born in Osaka. Conference and broadcast interpreter. Graduated from Kobe University Faculty of Letters. Obtained a Ph.D. in International Communication from Aoyama Gakuin University Graduate School. While working as an interpreter for international conferences and NHK broadcast programs, teaches interpretation and intercultural communication at multiple universities. Since 2018, serves as a fellow at Toraiz Language Research Institute, involved in training English consultants. Author of "The World as Seen from the Interpreter's Booth" (Chikuma Shobo).

Born in the United States. After working at a securities company, came to Japan. Leveraging his 40 years of English teaching experience in Japan, he produces English learning books and web content. Has published over 4 million copies of books, with series in Nikkei, Asahi, and Mainichi newspapers. Author of numerous books including the "Nikkei LissN Latest Current Affairs English Keywords" series (InteLingo). Holds lectures and seminars on business English, TOEIC, and introducing Japanese culture in English at companies and schools.

Born to a Japanese mother and American father who could not speak each other's languages. Based on both Japanese and American languages and cultures, he works as a multi-talented entertainer including radio DJ, actor, voice actor, MC, and English teacher, producing and appearing in educational programs and publishing books. He serves as a bridge in the entertainment industry, utilizing his experience and knowledge in both the United States and Japan. In 2019, he studied rakugo under Kinbara-tei Yonosuke. In 2020, he inherited the rakugo stage name "Tengu-ren Hatotaro."