| Position | Professor |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Japanese History |
| Graduate School | Japanese History |
| Department | Japanese History |
Career
| March 1992. : | Withdrawal with Doctoral Credits from the Graduate School of Humanities, The University of Tokyo |
| March 1995: | Ph.D, The University of Tokyo |
| October 1999 : | Appointed to the Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo |
Research Area
Modern Japanese history
1) Social and Economic History of the Meiji Period
My first subject of study was machine manufacturing in Meiji (1868-1912) Japan. My basic interest is to clarify the introduction and diffusion of machines and other new technologies in Japan and the changes they have brought about in society. From this perspective, I have also conducted research on industrial heritage sites such as the Tomioka Silk Mill. In recent years, I have expanded the scope of research to include the Taisho period (1912-1926) and the role of the University of Tokyo.
2) History of Disaster Response
My main interest is in the relationship between the introduction of new technologies and changes in disaster response and people's attitude to disasters. The history of firefighting in Tokyo and the response to the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 are the main subjects of research.
