Shizuyo YOSHITOMI
(Specially Appointed Associate Professor)

Education

1979 B.A., Department of Hispanic Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
2005 M.A., Kobe University Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
2008 Ph.D., Kyoto University Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies

Degrees

M.A. in International Studies (Kobe University)
Ph.D. in Human and Environmental Studies (Kyoto University)

Posts

1979-1981 Worked at the Argentine Consulate General in Kobe
1990-1994 Worked at the Bolivian Consulate General in Kobe
1995- Acting board member, producer, and founder of FMYY, a community radio station
1999- Acting chairperson, Multilanguage Center FACIL, a specified nonprofit corporation
2000-2011 Spanish language consultant, Japan Immigration Association Information Center Foundation
2011- Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Global Collaboration Center, Osaka University

Field of Research

International Cooperation Policy, Public Policy

Research Interests

Multiculturalism, Self-help Organizations for Foreigners, Youth Education, Disaster Prevention and Disaster Risk Reduction, Citizen Media

Keywords

Social Enterprise, Collaboration Between NPOs/NGOs and Government Agencies, Community Radio Broadcasting, Ethnic Identity, Language Acquisition, Latin America

Membership of Professional Associations

From April of 2005 Member of the Japan Society for Multicultural Relations
From May of 2008 Executive committee member of the Japan Association for Migration Policy Studies
From May of 2008 Public Policy Studies Association JAPAN

Publications and Presentations

Books Authored

2008 Multicultural Symbiotic Society and the Power of the Foreign Community: Do self-help groups that avoid ghettoization really exist? (Japanese edition). Gendaijinbun-sha Co., Ltd.
2010 Multicultural Symbiotic Society and the Power of the Foreign Community: Do self-help groups that avoid ghettoization really exist? (English edition). Gendaijinbun-sha Co., Ltd.

Jointly-authored Books and Written Contributions

2003 "A Multicultural Symbiotic Society as Envisioned by NGOs/NPOs," in Multicultural Japan: The Lives of Foreigners Living in Japan (National Museum of Ethnology Edition). The Senri Cultural Foundation. 44-49.
2005 "Japanese Language Usage by Spanish Speaking South Americans Living in Japan" in Encyclopedia of Japan's Multilingual Societies. Written and edited by Shinji Sanada and Hiroshi Shoji. Iwanami Shoten, Publishers. 224-226.
2007 "Harnessing Multiculturalism in Local Communities: Case Studies in Kobe," in A Powerful Multicultural Society. Written and edited by Toshihiro Menju and Eriko Suzuki. Akashi Shoten. 159-176.
2007 "Starting a Community Business: Establishing a Cooperative Model with Local Minorities," in Modern Community Media Theory. Written and edited by Norio Tamura and Shigehiko Shiramizu. Nippon Hyoronsha, Co., Ltd. 119-134.
2009 "Multilingual/multicultural Community Building: Witnessing the Vitality of the Diverse Minority Community in the Aftermath of the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake," in In Search of Multidimensional Coexistence: Building a Society for the Citizens. Written and edited by Taeko Udagawa. Toshindo Publishing Co., Ltd. 47-61.
2010 "Introduction to AMARC," in The Future of Community Media. Written and edited by Satoko Matsuura and Takashi Kawashima. Koyo Publishing. 133-141 and 274-277.
2010 "Understanding the Psychological Traits and Providing Assistance to Foreign Disaster Victims," in Nursing Graphicus EX5: Disaster Related Nursing. Medicus Shuppan Publisher Co., Ltd.
2011 "Disaster Recovery and Multicultural Coexistence," in "Compendium on Disaster Countermeasures (Volume on Recovery/Restoration)." Hyogo Earthquake Memorial 21st Century Research Institute. GYOSEI Corporation.
2001 "Mother Tongue Language Education of South Americans of Japanese Descent Living in Japan: Assessing the State of Public Assistance from the Standpoint of Grass Roots Activities Conducted in the Field," in Mother Tongue Language Acquisition of South Americans of Japanese Descent (KOBE Foreigner Assistance Network Edition). Kobe Foreigners Friendship Center. 82-96.
2012 "Methods of Overcoming Language Barriers" and "Assisting Foreigners in Times of Disaster," in "30 Ways to Ensure the Happiness of Immigrants Living in Japan,"edited by the Solidarity Network With Migrants Japan. Godo Shuppan.
2012 "Civil Consciousness and Multicultural Coexistence – Using Experience Gained from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake to Assist in Recovery for the Great East Japan Earthquake –." Immigrant/Diaspora Research 2 in "Examining the Great East Japan Earthquake from the Immigrant Perspective." Akashi Shoten.

Publications

2003 "Building Multicultural Communities Through Language," in Education. Kokudosha Co., Ltd.
2005 "Helping Minorities Transmit Their Voices: From Nagata to the World," January issue of Human Rights. Buraku Liberation Human Rights Research Institute.
2005 "From Disaster Relief Efforts to Multicultural Community Building: Building a Collaborative Network," in Wochi Kochi. Japan Foundation.
2005 "One Opinion on Self-help Organizations Geared Toward Newcomers to Japan: Case Studies from Hyogo Prefecture," master's thesis for the Kobe University Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies.
2007 "The Formation Process of Self-help Organizations Established by Newcomers to Japan: Case Studies from Hyogo Prefecture," 3rd issue of the Japan Society for Multicultural Relations Academic Journal. Japan Society for Multicultural Relations.
2007 "The State of Communication in Local Municipalities," vol. 55 of Intercultural Academy Journal, Spring 2007. Japan Intercultural Academy of Municipalities.
2008 "The Formation Process of Self-help Organizations Established by Newcomers to Japan in a Multicultural Society: Explicit Policies Based on Case Studies from Hyogo Prefecture," doctoral dissertation for Kyoto University.
2009 "The Necessity of Medical Interpreters in Local Medical Institutions: From the Establishment of a Medical Interpreting System in Hyogo Prefecture," 1st issue of Migration Policy Review. Japan Association for Migration Policy Studies.

Reports, etc.

2000 "Observational Report on NPOs in San Francisco," written and edited by Shizuyo Yoshitomi. Citizen Community Research Association.
2002 "Building a Network to Assist with the Education of Young Japanese Brazilians," written and edited by Shizuyo Yoshitomi. World Kids Community.
2005 "The Environment Faced by Foreign Children Living in Japan," in 10 Years After the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake: Working Toward an Inclusive Community for Foreigners. NGO Network for Foreigners' Assistance Kobe.
2005 "The Significance of Transmitting Minority Media and the Future of Regional Communities," in Report for the Hyogo Prefecture Research Association on the International Movement of People. Hyogo International Association.
2005 "10 Years After the Earthquake: The Significance of Transmitting Minority Media," in Remembering January 17th: Individual Opinions on the Last 10 Years. Committee to Publish Articles for the 10th Annual Memorial of the Earthquake.
2007 "Model Business Operating Manual to Establish a Medical Translation System," written and edited by Shizuyo Yoshitomi. Multilingual Center FACIL (a specified nonprofit corporation).
2007 "Points to Consider for Understanding the International Movement of People: Select Writing from a Select Author," issue 239 of International Movement of People. Japan Immigration Association.
2008 "Our Human Rights Movement: The Young Minorities of Japan," in Minpaku (a monthly publication). National Museum of Ethnology.
2008 "A Peruvian Professional Boxer," November 2008 issue of Minpaku (a monthly publication). National Museum of Ethnology.
2009 "Working Toward a Society that Instills Self Confidence in All Citizens," in KIZUNA (a monthly informational publication). Hyogo Human Rights Promotion Association.
2009 "Hospitals that Provide Medical Translation Services," People that Support Multiculturalism, in the October issue of Minpaku. National Museum of Ethnology.
2009 "Examining Questions Related to a Multicultural Society," issue 25 of Human and Environmental Forum. Kyoto University Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies.
2010 "Essays," a column for the Kobe Shimbun Newspaper, from January to April 2010 (7 articles).
2010 "Review of Answering Questions and Solving Difficult Problems: a Guide for Providing Medical Care for Foreigners," written by Akio Nishimura. 2nd issue of Migration Policy Review. Japan Association for Migration Policy Studies.
2011 "The Advantages of Community Radio in Times of Earthquake Disasters – Why We Must Not Forget About Minorities and Diversity -." October issue of "GALAC." Japan Council For Better Radio and Television.
2011 "Perspectives on Minorities – To Prevent Even a Single Disaster Victim from Being Excluded -." July issue of "International Human Rights Plaza." Hurights Osaka (Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center).
2011 "Collaboration Between NPOs/NGOs and Local Government – Cases Specific to the Kansai Region." May issue of "Migrants." Solidarity Network With Migrants Japan.
2011 "Radios and Multilingual Support," in "Wochi Kochi" Mail Magazine. Emergency Report: Connecting with the Disaster Affected Regions. Japan Foundation. May 2011.
2011 "A Foreign Patient Has Shown Up at Your Hospital,"written and edited by Shizuyo Yoshitomi (handbook designed for medical institutions). Multi Language Center FACIL (a specified nonprofit corporation).
2012 "Insight Gained Through Providing Assistance for the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake – A Focus on Diversity and the Perspectives of Minorities -," in "Recovering from an 'Information Disaster-' How Regional Experts Deal with Earthquake Disasters -." Japan Consortium for Area Studies (JCAS) Annual Conference Report. JCAS, et al.

Selected Presentations

1. Keynote Panel Discussion for National Convention for the Japan Academic Association of Socio-education and Service Learning, November 23rd, 2005, Japan Academic Association of Socio-education and Service Learning, "New Connections Formed in the Disaster Stricken Area: Examining the Future of Socio-education and Service Learning"
2. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, New Research Initiatives for Humanities and Social Sciences Project Forum, March 4th, 2006, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, "Building a Society for the Citizens - Overcoming Social Exclusion: the Potential of Community Media"
3. The Council of Europe's 3rd Intercultural Forum (Bucharest, Romania), March 18th, 2006, Council of Europe, 3rd Intercultural Forum "Promoting Intercultural Dialogue Between Generations" "The Children of Immigrant Workers and Their Effect on the Young People of Japan"
4. The German-Japanese Symposium (Berlin, Germany), November 23rd, 2006, Japanese-German Center Berlin, Immigration Issues in Japan and Germany: Homogeneity vs. Multiculturalism, "Integration or Assimilation?"
5. Women's Forum for the Chungnam Women's Policy Development Institute (Seoul, Korea), July 24th, 2007, Chungnam Women's Policy Development Institute, International Symposium on Women "The Response of Regional Society to a Multicultural Social Environment" "Multicultural Society in Japan: the Current State of the Formation of a Multicultural Society in Japan and Developments in Local Communities and Related Issues"
6. 25th Anniversary Seminar of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) (Bogota, Columbia), February 28th, 2008, World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC), "The Role of Women in Community Radio: Latin America in Japan"
7. UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) International Conference (Manila, the Philippines), October 31st, 2008, UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), "Human Development on the Move," "Immigration Policy from the Standpoint of Japan"
8. Keynote Panel Discussion for the Annual Conference of the International Center of Research and Information on the Public, Social and Cooperative Economy of Japan
9. Asia Pacific Conference of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC), February 20th, 2010, AMARC-AP (Bangalore, India), "Immigrants and Community Media"
10. Columbia University Workshop, November 5th, 2010, "Japan's Immigration Policy" (New York)
11. World Conference of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters, November 8th, 2010, (La Plata, Argentina), "Collaboration Between Minority Language Speakers and Community Radio"
12. UPCIS-Osaka University GLOCOL Seminar,September 22nd.2012 "Process of Recovery from Natural Disaster for and among the Migrant Community in Japan: Case Studies of the 1995 and 2011 Earthquakes"