AAS Call for Proposals

Call for Papers (Chapters)
Japan in the 1970s: A Decade of Transformation

My colleague from Osaka University, Professor Koji Ito, and I are pleased to announce a call for chapter contributions to a forthcoming edited volume focusing on Japan in the 1970s, a successor to the acclaimed book on Japan in the 1960s I co-edited and published last year. This new volume aims to shed light on the unique, dynamic, and often underexplored aspects of Japanese society, politics, culture, and more during a pivotal decade of change and continuity.

Younger, non-native English speakers (scholars) from around the world are especially encouraged to submit proposals.

Requirements
• Scholarly contributions must focus on Japan during the 1970s. Comparative or international perspectives are welcome if Japan remains the central focus.
• Authors are strongly encouraged to incorporate primary sources in the Japanese language where possible, including archival materials, interviews, personal papers, diaries, or memoirs, to provide original insights and ground their analysis. (The ability to read Japanese or to work with someone who does read Japanese will be critical.)
• Submissions should be in English, and be proofread before submitting.

Submission Guidelines
• Proposal: Please submit an abstract of 300–500 words outlining your proposed chapter's theme, research questions, methodology, and potential primary sources.
• Short Bio: Include a brief academic biography (max. 200 words) with your institutional affiliation and relevant publications or research experience.
• Deadline for Proposals: September 1, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: September 15, 2025
• Particularly strong, early proposals will likely receive early notifications of acceptance.
• Full Chapter Submission Deadline: September 1, 2026 (early submissions welcome and appreciated)

Submission Contact
Please send proposals and any inquiries to:
Robert D. Eldridge, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, The Japan Institute of International Affairs
robert.eldridge@jiia.or.jp
(Please note this project is not sponsored by Osaka University or JIIA.)

We look forward to your innovative and engaging contributions to help illuminate this fascinating decade in Japan's modern history.