The Center for Territory and History
About the Center for Territory and History
Currently, Japan faces a variety of differing views regarding territory, maritime issues, and historical perceptions in its surrounding international environment. In response to this situation, the Center for Territory and History was established in 2017 with the aim of conducting objective research and analysis on territorial and historical matters, and of widely disseminating the findings both domestically and internationally.
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Collecting, organizing, and externally disseminating materials from both domestic and international sources
Upcoming Events
Event Reports
Research Papers
Territorial Columns
Commentary that examines Japan's territorial issues from multiple perspectives.
Historical Columns
Insights into the historical development of Japan and its relationship with the international community from various viewpoints.
Research Reports
Reports detailing investigations and findings in the fields of territory, sovereignty, and history.
Projects and Publications
Study Groups
To advance research on territorial and historical issues, five study groups have been established. These groups engage in in-depth discussions to further explore topics within these fields.
Translation and Publication
To share research on territory, sovereignty, and history—as well as Japan's perspective on these topics—with international audiences, books are being translated into english and published.
English Translation of Books Related to Research Papers and Oral Histories
To share research on territory, sovereignty, and history—as well as Japan's perspective on these topics—with international audiences, academic papers and books are being translated into English and published.
Short-Term Fellowship Program for Young Overseas Researchers
As part of MOFA's subsidized support project for research on territory, sovereignty, and history studies, young researchers from South-East Asia are invited annually.
Archive of Journals Published by Japan-China Friendship Organizations
You can browse journals published by various Japan-China Friendship Organizations before the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China in 1972.
Center for Territory and History Archive
You can browse the archive of the Center for Territory and History.
