The March 3, 2026 evening edition of The Asahi Shimbun published a memorial tribute to Akira Iriye (1934-2026), Charles Warren Professor of American History, Emeritus, at Harvard University. Written by former Asahi Shimbun reporter and former associate of the Weatherhead Center Program on U.S.-Japan Relations Toshiaki Miura, the article reflects on Professor Iriye’s life, from his wartime youth in Japan to his influential academic career in the United States.

A pioneering historian of U.S.-Japan relations and international history, Professor Iriye helped shape global and transnational approaches to the field. The tribute highlights his lifelong commitment to cross-border intellectual exchange and his lasting impact on generations of scholars.

The complete article can be read here.