Perceptions of the history of Japan in neighboring countries, and questions about the origins, accuracy and justice of these perceptions form the focus of this section’s research, since these are among the most fundamental issues facing Japan today. An interdisciplinary approach is adopted to tackle these matters, and attention is also paid to the manner in which history is taught in schools.
Members Introduction
Tomitaro Hashimoto

Chief Researcher and Head of the Traditional Culture Section
Isao Tokoro

Visiting Professor
Asao Kure

Visiting Researcher
Takashi Yamada

Visiting Researcher
Tadao Shishido

Visiting Researcher
Naoki Goto

Assistant Researcher