Saeko Suzuki appointed Japanese Studies Librarian at the Harvard-Yenching Library
The Reischauer Institute welcomes Saeko Suzuki as the new Japanese Studies Librarian at the Harvard-Yenching Library
Read MoreIn Memoriam: John J. Stephan (1941-2026)
It is with great sadness that the Reischauer Institute notes the passing of John J. Stephan, historian of Japan, Russia, and the Pacific Rim, and Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa.
Read More2026 Noma-Reischauer Prizes in Japanese Studies
Established by Kodansha Publishers in 1995 and named in honor of Edwin O. Reischauer, the Noma-Reischauer Prizes in Japanese Studies are given annually to the best essays on Japan-related topics written by a Harvard undergraduate and graduate student. In early December 2026, the Reischauer Institute will award the following two individuals at the annual ceremony and reception held at the Japanese Language Program on 5 Bryant Street.
Read MoreGene Kim named winner of Richard J. Samuels Dissertation Award in Japanese Studies
Gene T. Kim, a 2026 graduate of Harvard’s Ph.D. program in History and East Asian Languages (HEAL), has been named the second recipient of the United States-Japan Foundation’s Richard J. Samuels Dissertation Award in Japanese Studies.
Read MoreToshiko Mori awarded Gold Medal for Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Toshiko Mori, Robert P. Hubbard Professor in the Practice of Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design, and the founding principal of Toshiko Mori Architect, has been awarded the 2026 Gold Medal for Architecture by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The award recognizes a body of work that has had a lasting impact on the field of architecture. Prof. Mori is the first woman to receive the Gold Medal since its establishment in 1981.
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