Biography

For my PhD study, I will conduct a case study of Chinese migrant workers in Kawakami village, Nagano prefecture. In specific, I will explore the framework of this form of migration, examine migrant workers’ conditions and expectations, and elucidate the effects of this migration. I will engage in participant observation in both the Japanese and Chinese communities of Kawakami village, conduct narrative interviews with the villagers and the migrant workers, and conduct expert interviews with employers, village heads, neighbourhood associations, recruitment agencies, NPOs, and other key persons involved. In doing so, I hope to acquire a comprehensive understanding on the working and living situations of migrant workers in Kawakami village, and gain an insight into the impacts which might be brought to both the Chinese workers and the local Japanese community.