Western Michigan University offers numerous Japan-related courses in various departments and schools across campus. In addition, the university has several Study Abroad programs and more than fifteen WMU students study in Japan every year. WMU has a close relation with Keio University, one of the most prestigious universities in Japan, as well as five other exchange relationships. For further information about Japanese Studies, Study Abroad programs, and any of the courses offered, please contact us anytime:

Faculty List

Jeffrey Angles
Assistant Professor
Department of Foreign Languages
jeffrey.angles@wmich.edu

Steve Covell
Assistant Professor
Department of Comparative Religion
s.covell@wmich.edu

Priscilla Lambert
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science
priscilla.lambert@wmich.edu

William McCarty
Professor
Department of Finance and Commercial Law
william.mccarty@wmich.edu

Laura Spielvogel
Assistant Professor
Department of Anthropology
laura.spielvogel@wmich.edu

Takashi Yoshida
Assistant Professor
Department of History
takashi.yoshida@wmich.edu