Ph.D. in Japanese Studies is a research-intensive program that delves deeply into Japanese language, culture, history, society, politics, and economy. The program, which typically lasts 3-5 years, is interdisciplinary and can cover a wide range of topics, including Japanese literature (classical and modern), linguistics, history (from antiquity to the present), Japanese philosophy, art, media studies, religion, and Japan's current role in global affairs. Students do original research, often on topics such as the growth of Japanese society, postwar changes, popular culture, or Japan's foreign relations.Graduates of this program pursue positions in academia, research institutions, government agencies, cultural groups, international relations, translation, or Japanese-focused enterprises. Admission normally requires a Master's degree in Japanese Studies or East Asian Studies.
