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 2025-26 are as follows:
JOANNA LINZER, College of the Holy Cross
July 2025 - June 2026
Research Topic: Japan's Iron Industry Between 1600 and 1965
Sponsored by Professor Ian Miller
jlinzer@fas.harvard.edu