Jason Andrew Bartashius, Ph.D.

Jason is an independent researcher and adjunct instructor based in Tokyo. Their interdisciplinary research examines the phenomenon of religion with a focus on the following areas:

• Film
• Gender & Sexuality
• Migration

In addition to his academic publications, he has contributed to various outlets including The Japan Times, Civil Beat and Kyoto Journal.

Education

• Ph.D. Global Studies, Sophia University 2019
• M.A Asian Religion, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa 2010
• B.A. Religion, Saint Michael’s College 2004