Each year a number of visiting faculty and scholars are affiliated with the Center for varying lengths of time. Some visitors are here for the entire academic year, while others may be on campus only for a few weeks. While not all such visitors are sponsored by the Center, they take part in the Center's activities.

CJS's current visiting scholar is:

• Shunsuke Hanai, Associate Professor; Graduate School of Commerce; Waseda University

Previous visiting faculty and scholars at the Center for Japanese Studies.