Teaching: 

• Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (BA)
• Japanese 1A & 1B (BA1), Japanese 2A & 2B (BA2)
• BA and MA Seminars
• Introduction to Japanese Sociolinguistics and Discourse (MA)
• Advanced Readings in Japanese Language Pedagogy and Linguistics (MA)
• Special and Methodology courses (MA)
• Japanese Language Didactics

Selected university teaching history: 

A range of courses in Japanese linguistics and language acquisition, including 

• Japanese Grammar 
• Japanese Texts 
• Japanese Writing System
• Introduction to Japanese Linguistics 
• Introduction to Japanese Sociolinguistics and Discourse 
• Language in action: The role of choices in linguistic interaction and 
diversity
• Samples of Linguistic Structure I: Analysis
• (Ethnic) Diversity in Contemporary Japan
• Constructing Social Problems: Scandal & Controversy in Japan (guest lectures)
• Online Japanese (in collaboration with the University of Helsinki Language Centre)
• Sociolinguistics and Pragmatics for Advanced Students of Japanese
• Language and Communication in Japanese Society
• Intercultural Communication: Japanese-“Western” Communication Situations
• Intercultural Communication
• Beginners' Japanese
• Advanced Japanese

Selected employment history:

• University Lecturer (universitair docent) in Japanese Studies, Leiden University (LIAS & LUCL) (2007-2013) 
• Principal Lecturer in Foreign Languages and Cultures, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2001-2007) 
• European Commission Leonardo da Vinci Language Competencies project manager (2002-2004) 
• Part-time lecturer in Japanese Studies and Asia-Pacific Studies, University of Helsinki, Finland (2000-2003) 
• Lecturer/Center of Excellence Researcher, National Museum of Ethnology, Japan (1999-2000) 
• Visiting researcher, National Museum of Ethnology, Japan (1999) 
• Japanese as a Foreign Language instructor, Koshien University, Japan (1999) 
• Japanese taiko drumming instructor, work shops & short-term courses (since 2000) 
• Interpretation, translation & attachée work, e.g. Helsinki Figure Skating GP 2018, ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2017, Helsinki, Finland; ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Osaka, Japan; ISU Figure Skating World Championships, Helsinki, Finland; Matsurishu taiko drumming tour, Lisbon, Portugal; Finnish Parliament Futures Committee, Japan; XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano, Japan; The Finnish Foreign Trade Association, Japan (1996-2000)

Grants and awards:

• Suomen kulttuurirahasto / Finnish Cultural Foundation grant with Mikko Autere: book project, 2025
• Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation field trip grant "Japanese legal culture and language practices in the lay jury (saiban’in) courtroom", 2022
• Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation grant: project group R. Länsisalmi (applicant & representative), K. Drews, M. Huotari, S. Kaurala, M. Karppinen, P-R. Kuusikko, R. Larva, K. Nieminen, R. Porrasmaa, M. Pölkki, M. Saaritsa, H. Suenobu, A. Valkama, 2019
  
• Niilo Helander foundation grant with Mikko Viitamäki, 2019
• University of Helsinki Future Development Fund Research on Cultures Grant with Mikko Viitamäki, 2018
• Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Grant: project group R. Länsisalmi (applicant & representative), K. Drews, M. Huotari, S. Kaurala, M. Karppinen, R. Porrasmaa, M. Saaritsa, H. Suenobu, A. Valkama, 2018
• WSOY Literature Foundation Grant: project group R. Länsisalmi (applicant & representative), K. Drews, M. Huotari, S. Kaurala, M. Karppinen, R. Porrasmaa, M. Saaritsa, H. Suenobu, A. Valkama, 2018
• University of Helsinki Future Development Fund Research on Cultures Grant, 2017
  
• The Japan Foundation Staff Expansion Grant/University of Helsinki, East Asian Studies, 2016, BA & MA in Languages: Japanese language & Asian Languages/Japanese language tracks, 2017
  
• Asian Modernities and Traditions (AMT) project grant, 2011 
• Kone Foundation book project grant, 2009  
• Academy of Finland conference organization grant, 2006 
• The Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation grant, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2016 (University of Helsinki, East Asian Studies: Japanese language course development)
• European Commission Leonardo da Vinci language competencies project grant, 2003-2006, project manager (EUR 465 850) 
• The Japanese-Finnish Association Chujo Watanabe grant, 2003 
• The Daily Yomiuri “Save the Earth” Essay Contest Environment Agency Prize, 2000 
• Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) SUPRA (Support Program for Asian Studies) Student, 1996–1999 
• Emil Aaltonen’s Foundation Young Researcher’s grant, 1998  
• The College Women’s Association of Japan grant, 1997 
• Japanese Government Research Student grant, 1992-1997  
• Communauté franςaise de Belgique scholarship, 1990-1991 
• Tellervo and Juuso Walden’s Foundation scholarship, 1990 
• Japan Foundation Study Tour Award for Outstanding Foreign Students of Japanese, 1988

Administration and service to the profession: