Diane Hawley Nagatomo, an associate professor at Ochanomizu University, combines meticulous research with rich narratives in her new work, "Identity, Gender and Teaching English in Japan." At its heart are the stories of 10 non-Japanese women working in the English education industry in Japan, ranging from relative newcomers to veterans who have worked for more than 40 years. The women share common bonds as spouses (or former spouses) of Japanese men and include university lecturers, schoolteachers and those running their own businesses — plus everything in between.