KENJI HAYAO
Current Position
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3807
Office: (617) 552-4096 (direct)
FAX: (617) 552-2435
E-mail: hayao@bc.edu
Education
Ph.D.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Degree awarded in Political Science, 1990.
B.A.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.
Degree awarded in Government, 1980.
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International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan. Attended 1980-81.
Non-degree research student in Japanese language and Japanese studies.
Publications, Papers, Presentations, and Other Professional Activities
The Japanese Prime Minister and Public Policy. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press,
1993.
Co-curator. “Imaging Meiji: Emperor and Era, 1868-1912; Japanese Woodblock Prints from the
Collection of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf.” October 4 - December 6, 1998.
“Nihon no Shusho to Judoteki Ridashippu.” [Japanese prime minister and reactive leadership].
Fukuoka UNESCO 30 (July 1994): 59-70.
Review. Ray Christensen, Ending the LDP Hegemony: Party Cooperation in Japan. In
American Political Science Review 95 (2001).
Review. Jeffrey Broadbent, Environmental Politics in Japan: Networks of Power and Protest.
In Journal of Asian Studies 58 (1999).
Review. Steven K. Vogel, Freer Markets, More Rules: Regulatory Reform in the Advanced
Industrial Countries. Waseda Journal of Asian Studies 19 (1997): 65-66.
Review. Junko Kato, The Problems of Bureaucratic Rationality. In Review of Politics 57 (Fall
1995): 764-66.
Review. Gary Allison and Yasunori Sone, eds., Political Dynamics in Contemporary Japan. In
Journal of Japanese Studies 20 (Summer 1994): 583-87.
-2Presentation. “Presidents and Prime Ministers: Three Leadership Approaches,” Institute for
Social Research, Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan, June 28, 2007.
Paper. “Who Will Succeed Koizumi?” Presented at the Workshop on the Changing Face of
Japanese Political Leadership. Organized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of
Intelligence and Research. Washington, D.C. August 8, 2003.
Panelist. “Political Priorities.” Conference on Japanese Leaders’ Priorities in 2002. Organized
by the National Intelligence Council and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of
Intelligence and Research. Washington, D.C. January 22, 2002.
Panel Chair and Discussant. “Maintaining External Security in East Asia.” Program on U.S.Japan Relations, Harvard University. May 7, 1998.
Roundtable participant. “Teaching Japanese Politics.” 1998 Annual Meeting of the Association
of Asian Studies. Washington, D.C. March 28, 1998.
Chair and Discussant. “Japanese Political Change.” The 93rd Annual Meeting of the American
Political Science Association. Washington, D.C. August 29, 1997.
Presentation. “Political Change in Japan.” Central Intelligence Agency. Langley, Virginia.
June 14, 1996.
Presentation. “The Changing Structural Basis of Japanese Politics.” Part of the panel,
“Changing Context of Japan’s Domestic and International Politics.” New England Japan
Seminar. Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. June 8, 1996.
Discussant. “Change—Or More of the Same? Issues in Domestic Japanese Politics.” Program
on U.S.-Japan Relations, Harvard University. May 2, 1996.
Presentation. “Danger Ahead: U.S.-Japanese Relations in the 21st Century.” Sponsored by the
United Asian Coalition, University of New Hampshire. Durham, New Hampshire. April
23, 1996.
Paper. “Communities and Voting in Japan.” Part of the panel, “Elections and Election Systems
in Postwar Japan.” 1996 Annual Meeting of the Association for Asian Studies.
Honolulu, Hawaii. April 13, 1996.
Presentation. “The Changing Japanese Prime Ministership.” Center for Asian Studies,
University of Texas at Austin. February 20, 1996.
Review. Junko Kato, The Problems of Bureaucratic Rationality. In Review of Politics 57 (Fall
1995): 764-66.
Presentations. “An American Perspective” and “A Japanese Perspective.” International
Conference on the Pacific Basin and the Twenty-first Century. Sponsored by the Forum
Jaime Cortesao, the National Defence Institute, and Ateneu Comercial do Porto. Oporto,
Portugal. July 13-15, 1995.
Presentation. “The Decline of Political Institutions: The Fall of LDP Rule and the Future of
Japanese Politics” Sponsored by the International House of Japan and Tokyo
University’s Institute of Social Science. Tokyo, Japan. June 5, 1995.
-3Presentation. “The Japanese Prime Minister’s Office.” Senior Seminar on the Management of
Development Policies. Sponsored by the Economic Development Institute of the World
Bank and the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO). Salzburg,
Austria. May 31-June 2, 1995.
Review. Gary Allison and Yasunori Sone, eds., Political Dynamics in Contemporary Japan. In
Journal of Japanese Studies 20 (Summer 1994): 583-87.
Presentation. “The Prime Minister and Political Change in Japan.” Japan Area Studies
Symposium, Gettysburg College. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. September 15, 1994.
Presentation. “Teaching Japanese Politics.” Part of the panel, “New Challenges of Teaching
Introductory Politics.” The 90th Annual Meeting of the American Political Science
Association. New York, New York. September 2, 1994.
“Nihon no Shusho to Judoteki Ridashippu.” [Japanese prime minister and reactive leadership].
Fukuoka UNESCO 30 (July 1994): 59-70.
Paper. “The Decline of Vertical Jiban in Japan.” Meeting of the New England Japan Seminar,
Tufts University. Medford, Massachusetts. March 12, 1994.
Presentation. “Hosokawa vs. Miyazawa: Do Prime Ministers Matter?” Program on U.S.-Japan
Relations, Harvard University. Cambridge, Massachusetts. February 22, 1994.
The Japanese Prime Minister and Public Policy. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press,
1993.
Presentation. “Itto Yuitaisei to Soridaijin no Kenryoku.” Part of the panel, “Hoshu Itto Shihai
Seiji to Kanryo.” The Seventh International Seminar on Japanese Studies: Political
Studies of Postwar Japan in the United States. Sponsored by Fukuoka UNESCO
Association. Fukuoka, Japan. October 28-29, 1993.
Presentation. “The Prime Minister and Policy Coordination.” Part of the panel, “The Politics of
Policy Coordination in Japan.” The 89th Annual Meeting of the American Political
Science Association. Washington, D.C. September 2, 1993.
Discussant. Southern Japan Seminar. Atlanta, Georgia. April 4, 1993.
Presentation. “The Japanese Prime Minister and Public Policy.” Columbia University’s East
Asian Institute. New York, New York. February 23, 1993.
Paper. “Community Forces and Voting in Japan.” Presented at the conference, “The Structural
Basis of Japanese-style Democracy.” Panama City, Florida. October 16-18, 1992.
Presentation. “A Serious Discussion on Japanese-American Relations in the 1990s.” Sponsored
by the Student Union Senate Multi-cultural Affairs Committee, Boston University.
Boston, Massachusetts. April 9, 1992.
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Teaching and Professional Positions
Associate Professor (tenured in 1996). Department of Political Science, Boston College.
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. 1989 - .
Visiting Associate Professor. Graduate School of Social Sciences, Waseda University. Tokyo,
Japan. 1996 - 97.
Chair. New England Japan Seminar. 1995 - 2000. Responsible for coordinating two to three
conferences a year for New England-based Japan scholars.
Faculty Affiliate. The Program on U.S.-Japan Relations, Harvard University. Cambridge,
Massachusetts. 1994 - .
Research Associate. Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies, Harvard University.
Cambridge, Massachusetts. 1992 - .
Lecturer. Department of Political Science, University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Winter term, 1990.
Visiting Scholar. School of Social Sciences, Waseda University. Tokyo, Japan. 1985-1988.
Co-chair. Ph.D. Kenkyukai, International House of Japan. Tokyo, Japan. 1987 - 1988.
Responsible for coordinating the monthly meetings of advanced graduate students to
share and present research findings.
English Editor. National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA). Tokyo, Japan. 1987 1988. Edited English Language NIRA reports and articles, and translated work from
Japanese into English.
Researcher. Japanese Elections Project, Center for Japanese Studies, University of Michigan.
Ann Arbor, Michigan. 1984- 1985.
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Courses Taught at Boston College
Introductory Courses:
PO 041 “Fundamental Concepts of Politics I.” This course introduces political science
majors to the study of political theory (philosophy). Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2010, Fall
2007, Fall 2006, Spring 2005, Fall 1997, Fall 1994, Fall 1993, Fall 1992, Fall 1991, Fall
1990.
PO 042 “Fundamental Concepts of Politics II.” This course introduces political science
majors to the study of modern politics. Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2010, Fall 2009,
Spring 2009, Fall 2004, Fall 2003, Fall 2000, Fall 1999, Spring 1998, Spring 1994,
Spring 1993, Spring 1992, Spring 1991.
Sophomore-level Courses:
PO 400 “Introduction to Comparative Politics.” This is a sophomore-level course for political
science majors and international studies majors. Fall 2012, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall
2002, Fall 2001, Fall 2000.
IN 500 “Introduction to International Studies.” This course serves as the foundation course
for international studies majors, and it focuses on providing an introduction to
international politics. Spring 2008.
Upper-level Courses:
PO 2415 “Models of Politics.” This course introduces students to various concepts and
approaches that social scientists have used to model social phenomena, with particular
emphasis on rational choice theories. Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012,
Spring 20120, Spring 2009, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Spring 2003, Spring 2002, Spring 2001,
Fall 1999, Fall 1998, Spring 1996, Spring 1992, Spring 1991.
PO 417 “Introduction to Japanese Politics.” Spring 2013, Spring 2004, Fall 2002, Fall 2001,
Fall 2000, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Fall 1997, Fall 1995, Fall 1994, Fall 1993, Fall 1991,
Fall 1990.
POLI 2469 “Politics of Japan and Korea.” Fall, 2015, Fall, 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall
2009, Fall 2008.
Undergraduate Seminars:
POLI 4933 Honors Seminar: “Political Leadership.” Fall 2015.
POLI 2452 Seminar: “Presidents and Prime Ministers.” Spring 2915, Fall 2010, Spring 2007,
Spring 2005, Spring 2002.
PO 553 Seminar: “U.S.-Japan Relations.” Spring 2000, Spring 1999, Spring 1998, Spring
1996, Spring 1995, Spring 1994, Spring 1992, Fall 1992, Spring 1991.
Graduate Seminars:
PO 803 Graduate seminar: “Field Seminar on Comparative Politics.” Fall 2003, Spring 2003.
PO 900 Graduate seminar: “Approaches to the Study of Politics.” Spring 2007.
-6Service Activities
University Fellowships Committee:
Campus Committee, National Security Education Program’s Boren Scholarship (2008- 2012)
Campus Committee, Harry S. Truman Scholarship (2010- )
Faculty Representative, Harry S. Truman Scholarship (2002-2009, 2013-)
Campus Coordinator, Institute for International Public Policy Scholarship (2004-2012)
Campus Coordinator, Paul and Daisy Soros New American Fellowship (2004- )
Campus Coordinator, John Kenneth Galbraith Summer Scholars Program Scholarship (20042009)
Reviewer, Advanced Study Grant proposals (2004- 2010, 2013)
Reviewer, Advanced Study Grant for Thesis Research proposal (2013)
Interviewer, Fulbright Scholarship Campus Committee (2010- )
Political Science Department:
Associate Director, Department Honors Program (2012-)
Member, Undergraduate Committee (2004- )
Director, Undergraduate Program (2011)
Director, Department Honors Program (2004-2009, 2011)
Study Abroad Adviser for Political Science and International Studies (2008- )
Director, M.A. Program (1997-2004)
Member, Graduate Committee (1997-2004)
Web master, Political Science Department website (2005-2008)
Director, Undergraduate Advising (2008- )
Miscellaneous University Committees:
Director, Asian Studies (Fall 2013, Fall 2010, 2003-2004)
Executive Committee, Asian Studes Program (2013- )
Faculty Technology Contact (2007- 2010)
Office of International Programs, Asia Programs (2008- 2012)
Academic Integrity Committee (2001-2004)
Member, Benigno and Corazon Aquino Asian-American Scholarship Committee (2009- )
Off-campus activities:
Referee. Stanford University Press, SUNY Press, University of Hawaii Press, University of
Pittsburgh Press, Pacific Affairs, Comparative Politics, Comparative Political Studies,
Asian Perspective, Asian Survey, The Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics,
Japan Forum, electronic journal of Japanese studies.
Reviewer. Cambridge University Press, Pearson/Longman Publishers, CQ Press,
HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill, Cengage Learning.
Reviewer. National Security Education Program’s Boren Scholarship Regional Review Panel
for Asia (2009, 2010, 2011).
-7Awards, Fellowships, and Grants
Japan Foundation Fellowship, 1996-97.
Research fellowship to study impact of political change on the Japanese prime ministership.
Distinguished Junior Faculty Award for the Academic Year 1993 - 1994, Boston College.
Research Expense Grant, Boston College, Summer 1994.
Rackham Dissertation Fellowship, University of Michigan, 1989.
IIE Fulbright Graduate Research Fellowship (Japan), 1985 - 1987.
CIC Minority Fellowship, 1981 - 1985.
Professional Affiliations
Faculty Affiliate. The Program on U.S.-Japan Relations at Harvard University.
Research Associate. Reischauer Institute at Harvard University.
Member. Association of Asian Studies.
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