with the Journal of Japanese Studies
Kenneth B. Pyle is the founding editor of the Journal of Japanese Studies, having served as editor from the Journal‘s inception in 1974 until 1986. In this interview, Pyle shares his perspective on the early years of the Journal and the changes he has observed in the field of Japan studies on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary, as well as insights from his distinguished career as a scholar and mentor of multiple generations of Japan studies students. Pyle was interviewed for JJS by Natalya Rodriguez, a PhD student in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Read more…. [February 1, 2024]
Susan B. Hanley is one of the founders of the Journal of Japanese Studies and was an editor for the Journal for 29 years. In this interview, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Journal’s founding, Hanley offers singular insight into how the Journal began, how it changed over time, and her own experiences as a scholar. She was interviewed for JJS by Erin Trumble, a PhD student in the Department of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Read more…. [January 25, 2024]
Adam Clulow’s essay “From Shōgun to Ghost of Tsushima” appears in the summer 2023 issue of JJS. It explores how popular media has created interest in Japanese history and how educators can use video games as pedagogical tools. In this interview, Clulow provides insight into how educators can engage with video games and discusses what video games can offer to the classroom when they are designed by historians. He was interviewed for JJS by Erin Trumble, a PhD student in the Department of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Read more…. [August 1, 2023]