W. David Marx (Harvard College ’01) visits Japanese Language Program, updates publication "Ametora"
On September 27, W. David Marx, Harvard College ’01, paid a special visit to Harvard’s Japanese Language Program — where his “journey began” — and spoke with current 5th year students, in Japanese, about how an interest in Japanese culture shaped his career trajectory in Japan, one that includes not only writing and research, but also working for CNN and for Google Japan’s Public Relations Division.
Read MoreEstablishment of the Albert and Teruko Craig Fellowship in Japanese Studies
The Reischauer Institute and the Regional Studies East Asia Program gratefully acknowledge John J. Stephan (A.B. 1963, A.M. 1964) and Barbara B.
Read MoreAsahi Shimbun features Shinju Fujihira, Executive Director of WCFIA US-Japan Program
The Asahi Shimbun, a prominent news source in Japan, has recently published an article about Shinju Fujihira, Executive Director of the Program on US-Japan Relations (USJP), Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. Once a USJP Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Fujihira is currently a Mansfield Foundation Network for the Future Fellow, working to advance social science research on Japan and promote Japan-US educational exchanges.
Read MoreAsahi Shimbun features Ryo Morimoto, former RIJS Postdoctoral Fellow and JDA Project Manager
The Asahi Shimbun, one of the leading newspapers in Japan, has recently published an article about Ryo Morimoto, former RIJS Postdoctoral Fellow and Japan Digital Disasters Archive Project Manager.
Read MoreProf. James Robson presents at Aichi University Research Forum
On Saturday, July 1, Prof. James Robson (James C. Kralik and Yunli Lou Professor, EALC; William Fung Director, Asia Center) presented "Asian Studies at Harvard" at the 4th Research Forum held by the International Chinese Studies Center at Aichi University. The event page can be found here, and the poster can be viewed below.
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