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Asahi 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.

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Prof. 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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Profs. Christina Davis, James Robson, and Kosuke Imai present at 1st Ezra Vogel Memorial Forum, Aichi University

On Saturday, July 1, Profs. Christina L. Davis (Government, Radcliffe Institute, and Director, Program on US-Japan Relations), James Robson (EALC, and Director, Asia Center) and Kosuke Imai (Government, Statistics) participated in a panel discussion on "Asian Studies: Past, Present, and Future" at the 1st Ezra Vogel Memorial Forum held by the International Chinese Studies Center at Aichi University. During this event, Prof.

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Kento Yamada '24 to present paper at American Political Science Association Annual Meeting

Kento Yamada '24, an undergraduate student concentrating in Government with a focus on Data Science, has been selected to present on a panel at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting in early September. The research project, titled "Estimating the Partisan Bias of Redistricting Plans in Japan," conducted alongside Sho Miyazaki (Stanford, Business) and Prof.

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John Dower AM '61, PhD '72 honored with Centennial Medal by Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS), Harvard University

John Dower AM '61, PhD '72 was awarded the Centennial Medal by Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) on May 24, 2023. The Centennial Medal recognizes GSAS alumni who have made lasting contributions to knowledge, their disciplines, their colleagues, and society. It is the highest honor bestowed by GSAS to its distinguished alumni as it celebrates its 150th anniversary.

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