Associate Professor

Hirokazu Yoshie

Profile

Specialized Field

history

Research theme

The role of the Emperor in modern Japanese society

Laboratory Information

Global Square

Subjects in charge

Principles of History; History of Modernization and Empire; Monarchy and Democracy in Modern History; International History of Imperialism

Main career, work history, and academic background

2010 Graduated Faculty of International Liberal Arts Sophia University
2014 Harvard University MA (History and East Asian Languages) obtained
2017 Harvard University PhD (History and East Asian Languages)
2017-2019 Assistant Lecturer International Research Center for Japanese Studies
2019-2024 Lecturer Faculty of International Liberal Arts Soka University
2022-2024 Columbia University Visiting Researcher (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Overseas Research Fellow)
2024- Associate Professor, Faculty of International Liberal Arts Soka University

Message

For many people, history classes up to high school have focused on memorizing historical facts. However, in our department, we learn history as an activity in which each individual constructs historical facts and interprets the past. This is an uncertain and difficult task. However, at the same time, it is a process in which understanding of the activities of humankind deepens. All students who want to learn history in this way are welcome. It is okay even if you are not confident in your English or were not good at history subjects in high school. Just come to the classroom with a passion for history.

Specialized Field

history

Research theme

School Education and the Emperor System in Modern Japan