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The aim is to assess the current state and future possibilities of journals in global Japanese studies.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Publishing for Global Japanese Studies : Trends and future prospects

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The aim is to assess the current state and future possibilities of journals in global Japanese studies.
Analyzed recent discussions from an editorial roundtable at AAS-in-Asia 2024
Historicized existing journals in the field
Examined responses of journals to changes in scholarship
Highlighted current journals operating in global Japanese studies
Outlined measures journals are taking in response to scholarly changes
Called for new challenges and directions for the future of publishing in this field

Abstract

This piece discusses the contemporary state of the journal landscape in the field of global Japanese studies. Drawing on a recent editorial roundtable held at AAS-in-Asia 2024, it historicizes the journals currently operating within the field, details the measures that they are taking in response to changes in both the field and the wider scholarly world, and concludes with a challenge for the future.

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Edward BOYLE (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7a6f5652765b073a78dc https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.15055/0002000327

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