Mieko Yamada is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne.

This book examines the complex nature of Japan's promotion of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and suggests new directions for incorporating multicultural perspectives in the development of English language education in Japan.

1. Introduction: English language education from a multicultural approach 2. Social, cultural, and political background of Japan's EFL education 3. Race, ethnicity, and multiculturalism 4. Representations of diversity in Japanese EFL Textbooks 5. Perceptions of English learning and diversity in Japan 6. The role of EFL education in multicultural Japan Conclusion: Toward the future role of English teaching