Reiko Ishibashi recieved her M.A. in Cinema Studies from New York University, and is currently pursing a M.A. in Japanese Pedagogy from Columbia University. She has ten years of experience in teaching all levels of Japanese language at colleges & universities and holds an extensive knowledge in special topics involving manga and pop culture. She also has twenty-five years of experience in professional Japanese writing and editorial works as a journalist/editor for major Japanese magazines and TV networks. She is currently an adjunct instructor at New York University and has taught Elementary Japanese classes.