Area studies in Japan originated during the Meiji Restoration period.After World War Ⅱ,especially through academic developments during the Cold War era,this field gradually evolved into a comprehensive system and has been continuously adjusted and updated to meet the demands of globalization.Analyzing the development of area studies in Japan reveals the discipline's transformation from serving colonial expansion to addressing globalization challenges,while also outlining its academic paradigms and distinctive characteristics.Area studies in Japan have achieved remarkable success in various regions and fields through methods such as fieldwork,interdisciplinary integration,and multilingual research.For instance,in areas such as Russia and Soviet studies,Chinese studies,American studies,Middle Eastern studies,and African studies,Japanese scholars have developed research paradigms with their own unique characteristics.Notably,studies like"Slavic-Eurasian Studies"and"Sinology"hold significant positions in the global field of area studies.The development path and academic construction of area studies in Japan are distinctive,and its experience offers valuable insights for building an area studies system with Chinese characteristics.
Area Studies in JapanSlavic-Eurasian StudiesSinologyCountry and Region Studies
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