German Institute for Japanese Studies ドイツ日本研究所 Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien

Research on Japan from Japan | Developing Scholars | Building Networks | Disseminating Knowledge about Japan

We are a German research institute based in Tokyo, founded in 1988. Our research focuses on modern Japan in a global context.

Our mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of modern Japanese society, economy, politics and culture, as well as Japan’s international relations, by applying and advancing methods and theories from both the humanities and the social sciences. Comparative perspectives as well as multi- and interdisciplinary approaches are central to our research activities.

Our local presence facilitates direct access to data, sources, researchers, and decision-makers in Japan. This enables us to investigate complex issues and current developments through our own surveys and field research in a timely manner and on a continuous basis.