In many world history curricula, the study of modern Japan moves from the Meiji Restoration (1868) directly to the beginnings of World War II. If time allows, a quick overview of the Sino-Japanese and ...

The second series of the History of Japan's Trade and Industry Policy* covers the history of trade and industry policy primarily covering the period 1980-2000, incorporating records of objective facts ...

Honjo, who is now a distinguished professor at Kyoto University, called for a greater state budget for basic research in fields such as life science. He warns research in Japan is facing a crisis.