ABOUT

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Edmund Hoff’s research lies in cultural studies related to Japan. He examines the intersection between language and culture, media studies and global aspects of these fields are all areas of interest. Edmund is one of the original organizers for the World Cosplay Summit event and has been helping organize the event since 2003. In 2016 he was involved in bringing the Mechademia Academic Association’s Asia Conference to Japan and continues to play a role on the steering committee. Edmund has recently been featured in the Japanese version of the NHK program “Outside in Lost in Academia”.