Country
Japan
Position
Professor
Research Keywords
Political economy of Japan and East Asia, foreign policy, agricultral policy, party politics
Qualifications
BA: University of California, Berkeley (Political Science)
MA: University of California, San Diego (International Relations)
PhD: University of Washington (Political Science)
Message
My main research interest is the political economy of Japan and East Asia. In The Evolution of the Japanese Developmental State System I explored the historical origins and developmental path of the Japanese economy between the Meiji Period and the post-World War II period. It attempted to explain why the core institutions of the Japanese economy had developed in the way they did focusing on the causal impact of policymakers’ economic ideas. My new research project looks into Japanese trade policies and government protection of the agricultural sector. The Japanese government is currently facing strong pressure to liberalize its markets from inside and outside the country. However, the government is having a difficult time in opening up such sensitive sectors as the agricultural industry. I am aiming to shed light on the historical context behind the Japanese government’s agricultural trade policies.
I lived in the United States for 15 years and have taught political science courses at the University of Washington. My classes are designed in the American style, which places an emphasis on interaction between the professor and students. In my classes, I encourage students to get actively involved in class discussion. I look forward to meeting students in our new program.
Classes Taught on MJSP
Introduction to Japanese Studies IV (Political Economy), Japanese Political Economy I, Japanese Foreign Policy, Japanese Political History, 日本社会論 III, 日本学講読
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