| Position | Professor |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Japanese History |
| Graduate School | Japanese History |
| Department | Japanese History |
Career
| December 1999: | Ph.D., Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo |
| April 2011: | Appointed to the Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo |
Research Areas
Early-Modern Japanese History
1) Social Hierarchy
Early modern Japanese society was structured around peasants, townspeople, and samurai, among other classes, and was further divided into various statuses and their groups. This research investigates the characteristics and dynamics of these individual statuses and groups, as well as the overall society.
2) Land System
The social hierarchy of early modern Japan was built upon a distinctive land system. A major feature of this system was the separation between lords and peasants, as well as between urban areas and farming villages (hamlets). This research examines how this land system was established and its specific characteristics.
3) Commodity Distribution
Commodity distribution was a key factor in the integration and transformation of early modern society, which was divided into various classes and groups. By exploring the business practices, organization, and market conditions of merchants, this research investigates the dynamic changes within early modern society.
