Andrew Gordon interviewed by The New Yorker about Japan’s New Prime Minister
Andrew Gordon, Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Professor of History, was recently interviewed by The New Yorker about the political significance of Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Akira Iriye (1934-2026)
With great sadness, the Reischauer Institute notes the passing of Akira Iriye, Charles Warren Professor of American History, Emeritus, on January 27, 2026.
Read MoreShiori Ito "Black Box Diaries" Event featured in The Harvard Crimson
The Harvard Crimson recently featured an article on the screening and discussion of Black Box Diaries (2024), the Oscar-nominated documentary memoir by journalist and filmmaker Shiori Itō, held at Harvard University on Wednesday, October 15.
Read MoreRyo Morimoto awarded 11th Professor Josef Kreiner Hosei University Award for International Japanese Studies
Ryo Morimoto, Assistant Professor in Anthropology, has recently been awarded the 11th Professor Josef Kreiner Hosei University Award for International Japanese Studies for Nuclear Ghost: Atomic Livelihoods in Fukushima's Gray Zone (University of California Press, 2023).
Read MoreGavin Whitelaw quoted in the Boston Globe about Japanese-style convenience stores in the US
Reischauer Institute Executive Director Gavin H. Whitelaw was recently quoted in the Boston Globe opinion article "Can a Japanese-style 7-Eleven make it in the United States?" by Renee Loth.
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