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Jun Uchida is a historian specializing in modern East Asia, with a focus on Japanese colonialism, migration, and diaspora. His research examines the Japanese empire's colonial policies and their effects on Asia Pacific regions, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His current book project, 'Provincializing Empire: Ōmi Merchants and the Japanese Transpacific Diaspora,' investigates the historical dynamics of Ōmi shōnin (merchants) against other diasporic groups, including overseas Chinese and Jewish merchants. He utilizes local archives from Shiga to trace the global activities of these merchants and their descendants in cotton trade, retail commerce in Korea, and immigration to North America. Uchida has held numerous academic positions at Stanford University, including Professor of History and Asian Cultures Society Professor. His commitment to education is evident through his roles in various teaching and research fellowships and committees. He has received several prestigious awards, such as the John K. Fairbank Prize and the Gordon Dailey Pattee Faculty Fellowship. Additionally, he has been actively involved in multiple professional organizations related to Asian Studies and History.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching and conducting research in the field of modern East Asian history.
Ewha Womans University • Seoul, South Korea
Engaged in teaching and collaborative research.
Center for East Asian Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Led initiatives for research and education concerning East Asian studies.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Contributing to faculty in the history department with an emphasis on Japanese colonial history.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Served as a faculty member focusing on modern Japanese history.
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