Department of Japanese History
The department of Japanese History is based on the National Museum of Japanese History, in which various researchers strive to understand Japanese history and culture through a comprehensive approach using history, archaeology, folklore and allied disciplines, and provides interdisciplinary educational and research opportunities from diverse viewpoints. The distinctive feature of the Department is that the students can carry their investigations forward through the use of massive amount of resources stored by the Museum and advanced equipments for scientific analysis. The Department nurtures flexible researchers who are capable of addressing innovative themes in Japanese history and culture by taking broad, interdisciplinary approaches.

--Message from the Head of the Department--
SAITO Tsutomu, Head of the Department of Japanese History

Since its establishment in 1999, the Department of Japanese History has been in affiliation with the National Museum of Japanese History and offers Ph. D. courses only.
The National Museum of Japanese History is not only a museum, but also an inter-university research institute that promotes development of new and broader historical studies through collaboration between history, archeology, folklore, and other related studies including natural sciences. The Museum has enrolled 40 or more researchers, who are working on individual and joint research with external researchers.
Consequently, our students can receive interdisciplinary training, including fieldwork based on a wide range of viewpoints. Also, our students have direct access to the Museum's valuable materials and data, as well as sophisticated equipments. We are looking for potential pioneers who will create interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to history with us.