Training Program for Librarians and Researchers on Japanese Studies

• Japanese page

This webinar is intended for librarians, researchers, and other people outside of Japan who are engaged in Japanese studies. The goal of this webinar is to learn and improve basic skills for finding and using information related to research in Japanese studies.

Please apply via the link below.

• Application for Webinar: Information Sources for Japanese Studies (FY2024)

Applicants will be sent an email containing URLs needed to watch the video and download the handout.

A Guide to Studying Japanese Politics and Japanese Political History from Outside Japan
Professor, Dr. Yuichiro Shimizu (Keio University)

The study of Japanese politics and political history has undergone a profound transformation over the past 30 years. Four changes of government in that time have shown that the dynamism of politics impacts research as well. Collaboration on qualitative and quantitative methods has progressed, and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, digitization of historical documents is rapidly advancing
In this lecture, Professor, Dr. Shimizu discusses practical approaches to reading and researching Japanese politics and political history from outside Japan. We hope it provides you with good ideas on how to proceed with your research as well as some insight into current issues and future prospects.

Direct inquiries to

Training and Exchange Section,
Library Support Division,
Kansai-kan of the National Diet Library
E-mail: k-training