Artificial Intelligence in Japan’s Language Learning Classrooms (Life and Education in Japan)

Artificial Intelligence in Japan’s Language Learning Classrooms brings together leading researchers and practitioners to explore how generative AI is reshaping language education in Japan. Moving beyond initial enthusiasm and concern, the volume offers a nuanced and critical examination of AI’s role in second language acquisition, classroom practice, and institutional policy. The contributors highlight a wide range of perspectives, from practical applications such as AI-assisted feedback, writing support, and pragmatic instruction, to broader questions about motivation, teacher beliefs, and the evolving roles of learners and educators.

At the same time, the authors engage directly with pressing challenges, including issues of ethics, bias, academic integrity, and the implications of AI for equitable and inclusive language education. Grounded in the Japanese context yet relevant to global debates, this volume provides valuable insights for educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand and respond to the rapidly changing relationship between language learning and artificial intelligence.