International Workshop “Sharing the Process: Building National Histories in Uzbekistan and Japan”
Details
| Type | Symposium |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / International students / Alumni / Companies / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | August 9, 2025 15:00 — 18:00 |
| Location | Hongo Area Campus,In-person and online |
| Venue | Conference Room, 3rd floor, Ito International Research Center, 500彩票网 |
| Capacity | 30 people |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Registration form Registration is required for both in-person (30) and online participation (150). After registration, Zoom URL will be provided via email. |
| Registration Period | July 7, 2025 — August 9, 2025 |
| Contact | ir@hi.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Uzbekistan is now trying to build its own history, just as Japan once did. In both countries, diplomatic history and the translation of foreign documents related to their countries have played a major role in this process.
There are many similarities in the historical narratives about the Khanate of Khiva (1512-1920) and Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868). Vasilii Barthold (1869-1930) stated that Khiva is isolated, and many researchers followed suit.
In a similar way, Western observers have used the term "Sakoku" (closed country/national isolation) to describe Tokugawa Japan, and much research has been conducted within the scope of that thesis.
In this workshop, we would like to discuss how to talk about our national and world history, and who “we” are when we talk about history.
There are many similarities in the historical narratives about the Khanate of Khiva (1512-1920) and Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868). Vasilii Barthold (1869-1930) stated that Khiva is isolated, and many researchers followed suit.
In a similar way, Western observers have used the term "Sakoku" (closed country/national isolation) to describe Tokugawa Japan, and much research has been conducted within the scope of that thesis.
In this workshop, we would like to discuss how to talk about our national and world history, and who “we” are when we talk about history.
