Visiting scholars are a vital part of the Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies and the research community at Harvard. Their appointments vary widely from a few months to two years, with most staying for one year. During their stay, they collaborate with faculty or contribute directly to ongoing research endeavors at RIJS; advise students and provide contacts for Harvard undergraduate and graduate students preparing to conduct research abroad; give lectures and speak in classes; and participate in seminars and other research activities.
The RIJS Visiting Scholars for Academic Year 2024-25 are as follows:
JENNIFER MCGUIRE, Doshisha University
April 2024 - March 2025
Research Topic: Sign Language Interpretation and Deaf Media in Japan
Sponsored by Professor Shigehisa Kuriyama
Mari MIURA, Sophia University
September 2024 - July 2025
Research Topic: Comparative Representation of Women in Politics in Japan and the U.S.
Sponsored by Professor Helen Hardacre
TOMOKO ONABE, Momoyama Gakuin University
September 2024 - January 2025
Research Topic: Color Perception in Japanese Visual History
Sponsored by Professor Shigehisa Kuriyama