NEWThe 209th Asian Forum, "Scientists’ archival materials from modern Japan: Exploring new approaches to the cultural history of science"

The Institute of Asian Cultural Studies will hold the 209th Asian Forum  "Scientists’ archival materials from modern Japan: Exploring new approaches to the cultural history of science", as follows.

Lecturer:  Fuuka Hishiki

Doctoral research fellow, Graduate School of Language and Society, Hitotsubashi University

Assistant part-time professor, School of Political Science and Economics, Meiji Universtiy

Researcher, Fusion Science Interdisciplinary Coordination Center, National Institute for Fusion Science

Date: 6 March, 2026 (Fri) 16:00-17:30 (Japan time)

Language: Japanese

Venue: Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall, room328 (T-328）

Summary of lecture:

During the Meiji period, the first Japanese scientists emerged. The process through which these pioneers learned, experimented, and sought to apply their knowledge to society—using newly acquired Western languages and the mathematical expressions that form the language of science—can now be glimpsed in historical materials such as notebooks and draft manuscripts.   “Scientists’ archival materials” not only illuminate the history of science in Japan but also offer clues to how scientific knowledge became integrated into local cultures. In this lecture, I will explore the potential of scientists’ archival materials from modern Japan as a basis for new approaches to the cultural history of science.

Application: Please register in advance via the link below. The deadline for applications is 10:00 on 6 March, 2026 (Fri).

https://forms.office.com/r/js2mamQf55

We look forward to your participation.