About the organization
The Japan Research Centre (JRC) has been the forum for Japan -related research activities at SOAS since 1978. The JRC develops and coordinates academic research and teaching, drawing upon the expertise of the Japan specialists who are based in various departments throughout the School. The fields covered by academic members of staff include anthropology, art and archaeology, drama, economics, geography, history, language and literature, law, media, music, linguistics, politics, religion and sociology. With one of the largest concentration of Japan specialists outside Japan, the JRC acts as a national and international centre for Japanese studies. The Centre also hosts research associates and visiting scholars who are working on projects relevant to the Centre.