The Research Projects awarded in Fiscal 2024
	Themes of Research Projects	Researchers
1.	A Study on Sulfur in the Sino-Japanese Kangō Trade	Tuya BAO
		Ningbo University of Finance and Economics
		Lecturer
			China
2.	Reconstructing the Economic Value of Traditional Crafts: A Historical Institutional Perspective on the Changes in Kyoto's Dyeing and Weaving Industrial District Since the High Economic Growth Period	Muwei CHEN
		Beijing Foreign Studies University School of Japanese and International Studies  (Beijing Center for Japanese Studies)
		Lecturer
			China
3.	Translation and Acceptance of Agricultural Terms in "Qi Min Yao Shu” in Japan	Shuai CHEN
		Qingdao Agricultural University School of Foreign Languages
		Lecturer
			China
4.	Between Marx and Heidegger: A Study on Kiyoshi Miki's Ontological Marxism	Wang CHEN
		Nanjing University School of Philosophy
		Doctoral Program (D3)
			China
5.	The Study of Seicho Matsumoto's View on Gakugei	Yijiao CHENG
		Wuhan University School of Foreign Languages and Literature
		Lecturer
			China
6.	Science and Politics: An Exploration of the Japanese Mythology in Early Shōwa Japan	Wei GAO
		Shenzhen University College of International Studies
		Associate Professor
			China
7.	Japanese Agricultural Policy System and its Influence on China	Wenkuo LI（+5）
		Chifeng University School of Economics and Management
		Associate Professor
			China
8.	The Impact of Generative AI on Personalized Japanese Vocabulary Learning: A Multifaceted Analysis	Yuzhe LI
		University of Macau Faculty of Arts and Humanities
		Assistant Professor
			China
9.	The Life Composition Movement in Post-World War II Japan and China: Focusing on the Translation of Children's Anthologies during the Cold War Period	Zibo LIN
		Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Foreign Languages
		Associate Professor
			China
10.	A Comparative Study of Two-Character Kanji Words with Reversed Order in Japanese and Chinese: From the  Perspective of Vocabulary History	Yun MA
		Jiangxi Agricultural Univercity Foreign Languages
		Lecturer
			China
11.	Zen Paintings of the Rinzai School in the Edo Period: Also Serves as a Comparative Study of Japanese and Chinese Zen Paintings	Qi SONG
		Jiangxi University of Science and Technology School of Foreign Languages
		Full-time Instructor
			China
12.	The Reception of Tang Dynasty Fantasy Novels in Japanese literature	Hui WANG（+1）
		Hubei University School of Foreign Languages
		Associate Professor
			China
13.	Comparative Analysis of Psychological Verb Acquisition in Japanese and Chinese Children	Yunjiao WANG
		Nanjing University of Finance & Economics School of Foreign Languages
		Lecturer
			China
14.	The Reception of Japanese Aestheticism in Chinese Dramas and Films	Chong ZHANG
		Ludong University Area and International Studies
		Associate Professor
			China
15.	Alignment of Examination Systems between China and Japan: A Case Study of JLPT and University Major Japanese Language Examinations	Jingxin ZHANG（+2）
		Hubei University School of foreign languages
		Associate Professor
			China
16.	The Japanese Female Writers Crossing the Chinese "Border" during the War	Wen Jin ZHANG
		Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Institute of Foreign Languages
		Specially Appointed Researcher
			China
17.	A Comparative Study on Determinants of Voting Abstention among the Youth in Korea and Japan	Sehun HA（+2）
		Kyungpook National University College of Social Science
		Professor
			Korea
18.	Research on Japanese public views as a base for learning, culture, and welfare in residential areas	Jieun JANG
		Sungkyunkwan University College of Education
		Visiting professor
			Korea
19.	A Study on Governance of Long-term Care Service Evaluation System in Japan	Jimi KIM（+1）
		Kyungnam University College of Liberal Arts and Social Science
		Professor
			Korea
20.	A Study on Keijō Imperial University Alumni Association's Visit to Korea and Shifts in Perception Following Japan Korea Diplomatic Normalization: Based on Alumni Newsletters and Commemorative Publications	Wook KIM
		Seoul National University Institute for Japanese Studies
		Research Professor
			Korea
21.	Tourism Management: Do Tourism Activities Benefit us? Exploring the Relationship between Psychological Need Satisfaction Place Identity Well-Being and Behavioral Outcomes	Youngsoo KIM
		University of Aberdeen <UK> Business School
		Lecturer (Assistant Professor)
			Korea
22.	Taisho Japan's view of 'New' China : Focusing on Revolution and New Comers(Shinjin)	Hangyul LEE
		Yonsei University College Of Liberal Arts
		Part-time Lecturer /  Researcher
			Korea
23.	A Study on the Extensibility of Yokai Cultural Content and its Cultural Linkage through the Genealogy of Yokai in East Asia, Japan, South Korea, and China	Heeyoung PARK
		Hanbat National University College of Humanities and Social Sciences
		Professor
			Korea
24.	Exploring Client and Expertise Diversification in Professional Service Firms: A Comparative Analysis of Growth Dynamics in Taiwanese and Japanese Patent Firms	Hao Cheng CHEN
		Tunghai University International College
		Assistant Professor
			Taiwan
25.	From Imperial Delicacies to Shōwa's Nostalgia: A Study of the Consumer Culture of "Taiwan Bananas" in Japan (1895-1995)	Hsiangjung CHIN
		National Chengchi University College of Foreign Languages and Literature
		Asssistant Professor
			Taiwan
26.	Judicial Engagement in the Restriction of Freedom for Persons with Mental Disabilities in Japan and Taiwan: A Lawyer's Perspective	Shih Hsuan HUNG
		National Taiwan University School of Professional Education and Continuing Studies
		Assistant Professor
			Taiwan
27.	The Sake Industry and Drinking Culture in Taiwan during the Japanese Colonial Period	Peihsin LIN
		National Taipei University
		Research Fellow
			Taiwan
28.	The Interactive Relationship between Doctors-Patients: Comparative Cultural Studies and Legal Systems in Japan and Taiwan	Hsuan-Lei SHAO（+1）
		Taipei Medical University College of Humanities and Social Sciences
		Associate Professor
			Taiwan
29.	An Analysis of Changes in Participants' Perceptions and Their Contributing Factors in Summer Internships at Japanese Companies: A Comparative Study between Japan and Taiwan	Ay-Wei SUN
		National Taiwan University faculty of Liberal Arts
		Project of Associate Professor
			Taiwan
30.	The Early Modern Era Reception of Saigyo SetsuwaーTale of Saigyo Biography	Peiching TSAI
		Tamkang　University College of Foreign Languages and Literatures
		Associate Professor
			Taiwan
31.	Historical Geographical Study on the First Tourism in Japan by Taiwanese Indigenous in 1897	Anxi ZHENG
		National Taichung University of Education College of Humanities
		Associate Professor
			Taiwan
32.	Urban Waste Management and Circular Economy	Mubarokah Nuriaini DEWI（+3）
		Universitas Jayabaya Industrial Technology Faculty
		Researcher
			Indonesia
33.	Re-examining the Relations between the Ryukyu Kingdom and the Kingdoms of Java Island from the 15th to the 17th Century	Akbar Rizqi Dhea HABIBI
		Gadjah Mada University Faculty of Cultural Sciences
		Lecturer
			Indonesia
34.	A Stakeholders Approach for Curriculum of Japanese Department in Indonesia in Supporting Internship Program in Japan	Pitri HARYANTI（+2）
		UNIKOM (Indonesia Computer University) Culture Studies
		Lecturer
			Indonesia
35.	Promoting Sustainable Water Consumption: A Comparative Study of Japan’s 'Mottainai' Philosophy and Water Conservation Practices in Indonesia	Astri Widiastuti HASBIAH（+2）
		Universitas Pasundan, Environmental Engineering
		Lecturer
			Indonesia
36.	Generative AI Adoption and Its Social Impact on Youth Mindsets and Behavior: A Comparative Study of Japan and Indonesia	Imamah（+2）
		University of Trunojoyo Madura Faculty of Engineering
		Lecturer
			Indonesia
37.	Maritime Security Sector Governance and Reform against Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (Iuu) Fishing: Comparative Case of Japan and Indonesia	Rafyoga Jehan Pratama IRSADANAR（+1）
		Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
		Lecturer
			Indonesia
38.	Strengthening Government-Civil Society Collaboration to Combat Domestic Violence: A Comparative Study of Sapporo and Surabaya	Dias Pabyantara Swandita MAHAYASA
		Universitas Jenderal Soedirman Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
		Assistant Professor
			Indonesia
39.	Survivors of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima (Hibakusha): The Repatriation Program and Life of Indonesian (Student) Hibakusha after Japan's Defeat in World War II	Hayun NURDINIYAH（+2）
		University of Darma Persada
		The Head of Department of Japanese Language and Culture
			Indonesia
40.	Wild at Heart: Exploring the Evolving Relationship with Foraging Wild Edible Plants (Sansai/山菜 and Lalapan) and Wellbeing in Urban Japan and Indonesia	Yen Yen Sally RAHAYU（+7）
		BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency)
		Post Doctoral Fellow
			Indonesia
41.	Revitalizing Traditional Food Wrap In Contemporary Design: A Comparative Study In Japan And Indonesia	Wirania SWASTY（+5）
		Telkom University School of Creative Industries
		Assistant Professor
			Indonesia
42.	Intercultural Understanding between Indonesian Migrant Workers in Japan and the Company Side	Wiastiningsih
		Gadjah Mada University Faculty of Cultural Sciences
		Lecturer
			Indonesia
43.	A Comparative Study of Teacher Education for Multicultural Education in Laos and Japan	Sommay SHINGPHACHANH（+1）
		Khangkhay Teacher Training College
		Lecturer of Mathematics and Mathematics Education
			Laos
44.	Single Mothers in Malaysia and Japan: Comparative Insights on Financial Stability Social Support and Well-Being	Roswati ABDUL RASHID　　（+4）
		University of Malaysia Terengganu Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education
		Senior Lecturer
			Malaysia
45.	Leveraging Lesson Study to Transform Science Education in Malaysian Primary School	Nur Jahan AHMAD（+5）
		Universiti Sains Malaysia School of Educational Studies
		Senior Lecturer Cum Chairperson for Bachelor of Science in Education
			Malaysia
46.	Productivity and Success of Japanese Construction Firms in Securing International Contracts: The Role of Host Nation Institutional Complexities	Mohd Azrai Bin AZMAN（+3）
		Universiti Teknologi MARA College of Built Environment
		Senior Lecturer
			Malaysia
47.	A Socioecological Approach to Understanding Suicidal Ideation in Japan and Malaysia	Norhayati IBRAHIM（+2）
		The National University of Malaysia Faculty of Health Sciences
		Associate Professor
			Malaysia
48.	Kyushoku Practices in Reducing Challenging Mealtime Behaviours among Children: What Can We Learn from Japanese School Practices	Masne Binti KADAR（+3）
		The National University of Malaysia Occupational Therapy Programme
		Senior Lecturer
			Malaysia
49.	Sustainable Finance as a Bridge to Sustainable Development: A Comparative Study of Japan Malaysia and China	Karren Lee Hwei KHAW（+2）
		Monash University Malaysia School of Business
		Associate Professor/Head of Department
			Malaysia
50.	Exploring Japanese Ceramics in Malaysia: A Historiographical Study	Gregory KIYAI　（+1）
		University of Malaya Faculty of Creative Arts
		Senior Lecturer
			Malaysia
51.	Cultural Preservation and Modernization in Indigenous Communities: A Study of the Ainu in Japan and the Iban in Malaysia	Catherina UGAP　　（+2）
		Sultan Idris Education University Faculty of Art Sustainability and Creative Industry
		Senior Lecturer
			Malaysia
52.	Comparative Studies on Cognitive Structures and Body Perceptions of Jomon Kaen (Flame-Like Pots) Potteries between Malaysia and Japan-Perspectives from Ethnic and Cultural Contexts	Kwang Hooi YEW　　（+5）
		Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Faculty of Science and Information Technology
		Senior Lecturer
			Malaysia
53.	Reviving Malaysia’s Wood Construction: Exploring Japan's Kigumi Tradition for Sustainable Preservation	Nurshuhada ZAINON　　（+4）
		University of Malaya Faculty of Built Environment
		Senior Lecturer
			Malaysia
54.	Empowering Marginalized Communities: Japan's Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (G.G.P.) along the Thailand-Burma Border	Khen Suan KHAI
		Mae Fah Luang University <Thailand> School of Social Innovation
		Lecturer
			Myanmar
55.	Kinichi Ishikawa and his Role in the Golden Era of Tagalog Literature during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines	Romeo Palustre PENA
		Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Arts and Letters
		Full Professor 6
			Philippines
56.	History of the Japanese Cemetery in Muntinlupa Philippines	Chen Villaruz RAMOS
		De La Salle University Manila College of Liberal Arts
		Full Time Associate Lecturer
			Philippines
57.	The Living Water in Traditional Waterscapes: Comparative Hydrosocial Perspectives between Japan and the Philippines	Rhomir Samiley YANQUILING
		University of Melbourne <Australia> Nature Sustainability and Local Development Center (Philippines), School of Geography
		Researcher
			Philippines
58.	Japanese Veterans of Burma: Their Memoir Literature and Impact on Postwar Relations	Xi Min LING
		Northwestern University (USA) The Graduate School
		Phd Candidate
			Singapore
59.	Business Development through Event Portfolio Strategies: Lessons Learned from Japan Regional Airport	Thanavutd CHUTIPHONGDECH（+1）
		Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Sports Science
		Assistant Professor
			Thailand
60.	Development of Community Water Storage System for Flooding Mitigation: Learning from Japan’s Rain Garden to Build Community Resilience in Thailand	Wanwalee INPIN（+3）
		Mae Fah Luang University School of Social Innovation
		Assistant Professor
			Thailand
61.	After Hours: The Hidden Urban Dynamics of Street Vendors in Chiang Mai and Yatai in Fukuoka	Pitchawut VIRUTAMAWONGSE
		Chiang Mai University Faculty of Architecture
		Lecturer
			Thailand
62.	Womenomics in Japan: Human Capitals of Female Directors and Firm Performance	Natenapha YABUSHITA
		Thammasat University Thammasat Business School
		Associate Professor
			Thailand
63.	Intercomparison of Scientific Information Receptiveness of Seafood Safety/Quality between Vietnam and Japan	Anh Lan HA　　（+4）
		Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology
		Head of Isotope Hydrology Laboratory Principal Researcher
			Vietnam
64.	Develop Scenarios for Implementing Source-Based Waste Sorting and Volume-Based Waste Fees in Hoavang Danang of Vietnam Based on Lessons from Japan	Xuan Thi QUACH
		Vietnam Zero Waste Alliance
		Coordinator
			Vietnam
65.	Empowering Women as Change Agents: Fostering Sustainable Tourism through Community-Based Entrepreneurship and ESG Initiatives	Nam VU　　（+4）
		National Economics University Vietnam (NEU) School of Business Administration
		Principle Lecturer
			Vietnam
66.	Analyzing Need and Development of a Social Security Microinsurance Model for Japanese Gig Economy Workforce	Mohsin ALI
		Monash University Malaysia <Malaysia> School of Business
		Senior Lecturer
			Pakistan