Honami began her teaching career in the UK as a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) instructor before transitioning to teaching Japanese. During her Japanese teaching journey, she established a school dedicated to teaching Japanese as a heritage language to young learners, fostering cultural and linguistic connections. Since 2018, she has been teaching Japanese at King's, where she focuses on pedagogical innovation and a student-centered approach. Honami believes it is her mission to enhance students' learning experience through a communicative approach. She is currently developing Japanese graded readers designed to support learners in mastering kanji more effectively.

Academic Publications 

“Children’s Secrets” series published by POPLAR PUBLISHING CO., LTD. Silly Proverbs (2011) Tricky Tongue Twisters (2011) Find Palindrome (2008) Super Puns vol.3 (2006) Funniest Time Killers (2004) Funny Magic vol.2 (2004) Super Puns vol.1 (2003) Super Puns vol.2 (2002) Trick Quiz vol.4 (2002) Funny Magic vol.1 (2001) Trick Quiz vol.3 (2000) Trick Quiz vol.2 (1999) Trick Quiz vol.1 (1996) “Red Eyed Princess” (2005) published by BUNGEI CO., LTD. “Monster Mushroom” (2007) published by BUNGEI CO., LTD. “The Journey of Dragon and Blue Butterfly” (2009) published by NAGASAKI CO., LTD.

Scholarly Activity 

Use of graded readers for effective kanji learning and developing Japanese graded readers. BATJ membership.