About the Author

Emiko Konomi received her PhD in Linguistics from Cornell University and has taught all levels of Japanese at the high-school and university level. She also has extensive experience training Japanese language instructors at teacher-training programs across the country. Known for her passionate teaching style and dedication to quality teaching, Emiko has been honored twice by Portland State University as a recipient of the John Eliot Allen outstanding teaching award. Her academic research focuses on Japanese linguistics and pedagogy. She has authored several Japanese textbooks and flash card sets. Emiko is currently developing a series of Japanese writing workbooks and self-study textbooks for professionals.

Emiko has trained in various Japanese martial arts and is also a certified yoga instructor.