Interest in Japanese popular culture is high among students at all
levels, driving enrollment in Japanese Studies programs. However, there
has been little reflection on the pedagogy of teaching Japanese popular
culture. Now is the time for critical reflection on teaching practices
related to teaching about and with Japanese popular culture. This volume
encompasses theoretical engagement with pedagogy of popular culture as
well as practical considerations of curriculum design, lesson planning,
assessment, and student outcomes. While the main focus is undergraduate
teaching, there is also discussion of K-12 teaching, with authors
discussing their experiences teaching Japanese popular culture not only
in North America, but also in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and Japan,
both in Japanese-language and English-language institutions.