In the 19th C, Yukichi Fukuzawa in Japan promoted learning about the West, so the DFS now promotes learning about Japan and East Asia. Moderated in-depth and focused discussion of contemporary Japanese affairs. Messages archived on website. Aims to stimulate dialog among researchers on social science and political economy of Japan. Maintained by Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo.
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