Professor

Credentials
M.L.I., LL.M., S.J.D., University of Wisconsin
M.A. Waseda University
B.A Aoyama Gakuin University

Office: 245-C DeVos
Phone: (616) 331-7136
E-mail: [email protected] 

SUMMER 2026 OFFICE HOURS ONLINE & BY APPOINTMENT 
 

Expertise

Constitutional Law; Criminal Procedure; Criminal Law; Prisoners' Rights

About

Dr. Kanaboshi joined the faculty at GVSU in 2012. Originally from Japan, Dr. Kanaboshi received his B.A. and M.A. in law at Aoyama Gakuin University and Waseda University in Tokyo, and then LL.M. and S.J.D. degrees at University of Wisconsin - Madison. 

Courses Taught

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Inmates’ Rights
• Courts
• First Amendment

As well as introductory and capstone courses in criminal justice.

Research Interests

His recent research and writing focus on the rights of prisoners and their family members.