Edited by Dr. Kendra Sheehan

(Matt served as a preliminary editor and consultant)

In this edited volume, a collection of scholars spanning diverse areas and backgrounds help advance the intellectual exploration and interdisciplinary understanding of the ongoing cross-cultural influences between Japan and America. With the ever-evolving globalization of contemporary pop culture, Japanese and American consumers have continuously experienced cultural collaborations and collisions. This unique volume will serve as a collection of multidisciplinary scholars who offer fresh perspectives of ongoing cross-cultural and cyclical influences evident in Japan and America, two of the most culturally dominant and impactful nations in modern history.

(2023, Cambridge Scholars Publishing)