Tokyo Humanities Insights is an occasional series, starting in 2019, reporting on aspects of the arts, humanities research, and the higher education system in Japan (including artistic projects, cultural trends, gender, race, perspectives from teachers and students, immigration and internationalization).
We're interested in essays that shed light on where we are, how we got here, and where we're going. If you are interested in contributing, see here.
We're interested in essays that shed light on where we are, how we got here, and where we're going. If you are interested in contributing, see here.
Reports in the series:
1. "Working at a Japanese University: An Attractive Option for International Humanities PhDs?", Laurence Williams (May 2019)
1. "Working at a Japanese University: An Attractive Option for International Humanities PhDs?", Laurence Williams (May 2019)
Why, despite decades of "internationalization", does Japan still seem off the beaten track for overseas academics? What would it take to make the country into a magnet for researchers? This report, aimed mainly at international humanities PhDs, surveys the job market and attempts to give a realistic picture of the benefits and disadvantages of an academic career in Japan. It also offers advice on applying to jobs, interviewing, and working at a Japanese university.
