HOSOKAWA, Hiroaki

Title Assistant professor
Email hosokawa.hiroaki.gm#@#u.tsukuba.ac.jp (please replace #@# with @)
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Degree Doctor of Disability Science
Division Disability Science
Research Field Neuropsychology, Behavioral Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine
Undergraduate Program School of Human Sciences, College of Disability Sciences
Graduate School Program (Main) Rehabilitation Science (First Semester)
Graduate School Program (Sub)
Research Themes

Examining methods for detecting symptom changes in individuals with higher brain dysfunction.
Support for the daily lives of people with neurological disorders such as cerebrovascular disease and neurodegenerative diseases.

Publications/Major Achievements
  • Hosokawa H, Kakinuma K, Osawa S, et al.: Retrospective Interviews Reveal Unawareness of Weakness Following Reversible Hemispheric Suppression: An Exploratory Study Using Selective Anesthesia for Functional Evaluation. Cortex, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.2025.06.015
  • Hosokawa H, Itaguchi Y, Takahashi T. Utility and Challenges of Finger Function Assessment Using Sheet-Type Sensors in Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases. The Miyagi Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 18, 29-34, 2025.
  • Kawasaki I, Kitazawa S, Hosokawa H, et al. Self-perception of occupational performance skills in patients with myotonic dystrophy. The Miyagi Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 18, 35-41, 2025.
  • Kakinuma K, Osawa S, Katsuse K, Hosokawa H, et al.; Assessment of language lateralization in epilepsy patients using the super-selective Wada test. Acta Neurochir, vol 10, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00701-024-05957-8
  • Hosokawa H, Hirayama K, Oizumi H, et al. Occupational therapy for a patient with Parkinson’s disease who complained of difficulty reading. The Journal of Japanese Occupational Therapy Association, 43(2), 230-238, 2024.
  • Kakinuma K, Osawa S, Hosokawa H, et al. Determination of language areas in patients with epilepsy using the super-selective Wada test. IBRO Neuroscience Reports, vol 13, 156-163, 2022.
  • Hosokawa H, Kanno S, Nishio Y, et al. Facial memory ability and self-awareness in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy after anterior temporal lobectomy. Plos One, 16(4). 2021. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248785
  • Abe N, Kawasaki I, Hosokawa H, et al. Do patients with Parkinson’s disease exhibit reduced cheating behavior? A neuropsychological study. Frontiers in Neurology. 378(9). 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2018.00378
  • Takahashi Y, Shinjo G, Ikeda H, Hosokawa H, et al. Consideration of a Cane for Walking Independence in a Case of Dual Disability: Right Forearm Amputation and Left Hemiplegia, Sogo Rehabilitation, 45(1), 59-62, 2017.
  • Hosokawa H, Kobayashi S, Inoue N, Hayashi J. Discharge Support in a Convalescent Rehabilitation Hospital: A Case of Living Alone in a Simple Lodging in the Kotobuki District. The Journal of Japanese Occupational Therapy Association, 35(5), 470-481, 2016.
  • Hosokawa H, Kobayashi S, Inoue N, Hayashi J. The living conditions of patients living alone in flophouses after being discharged from a convalescent rehabilitation hospital: A survey of care managers. The Journal of Japanese Occupational Therapy Association, 35(1). 97-100, 2016. 
Scientific Membership

Japan Society for Higher Brain Function

Social and Outreach Activity

Abstract Reviewer, The Japanese Occupational Therapy Congress & Exhibition
Reviewer, The Journal of Japanese Association of Occupational Therapists
The Ishigane Ebihara Foundation Neuroscience Awards – Medical Staff Award (2023)
Symposium of the Next-Generation Brain Project Young Researcher Best Presentation Award (2019)
Tohoku University Graduate School Booster Research Encouragement Award, Excellence Award (2019)
Tohoku University Graduate School Starter Research Encouragement Award, Excellence Award (2018)

Related Links

https://trios.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/researcher/0000005236  (Univ. of Tsukuba Researchers Information)
https://researchmap.jp/hosokawa00?lang=en