How Has Japanese History Been Told?
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Professor Yuri Kono of Hosei University released his new book 'How Has Japanese History Been Told?' on May 21, 2026, through Shinchosensho. The work is an intellectual history analysis tracing the rise and fall of diverse 'historical narratives' developed by postwar intellectuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Which figures are discussed in the book?
- A: It covers 20 representative postwar intellectuals and thinkers such as Yoshihiko Amino, Shichihei Yamamoto, Ryotaro Shiba, and Seicho Matsumoto.
- Q: Why has the 'historical narrative' (shiron) declined?
- A: The book re-examines how a space where diverse historical perspectives competed was formed in the postwar period and why it has been lost in contemporary times.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book?
- A: It is intended for history enthusiasts and readers interested in a deep dive into Japanese postwar intellectual and political history.