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Sociology Lab
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A sociology lab that sheds light on social problems through the relationships between people.
AboutAbout the lab
Understanding social phenomena and problems through the ways people relate to one another.
The Sociology Lab studies sociology, which clarifies social phenomena and social problems by focusing on the ways people relate to one another.
With a history dating back to the arrival of Professor Kiyoji Honda in 1949, the lab has grown into a leading research center in both theory and empirical research.
Building on the traditions and diverse currents of sociology, the lab aims to develop global sociological theory originating in Asia, and investigates regions in Japan and abroad and diverse fields using qualitative and quantitative methods.
The lab welcomes students who wish to go on to graduate school, and is described as a lively, warm lab with peers who discuss with and inspire one another.
Key terms
- Science and technology studies
- A field that explores the desirable relationship between science and technology and society
- Environmental sociology
- A field that examines the interests of stakeholders in the fields of wildlife conservation and renewable energy, and the social change created through the interaction of humans and nature
- Sociology of disasters
- A field of sociology that explores the social factors influencing the occurrence of natural disasters
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To envision a future for human society that develops sustainably while adapting to environmental conditions, a deep understanding of social relations and social structures is essential. The lab promotes research aimed at clarifying social problems and making policy recommendations.
*Illustrative imageSociology of Food and Agriculture
Professor Tachikawa analyzes contemporary society from the perspective of food and agriculture, and explores the desirable relationship between science and technology and society. Professor Tachikawa's specialties are the sociology of food and agriculture and science and technology studies.
Environmental Sociology and a Sustainable Society
Professor Maruyama envisions a sustainable society while examining the interests of stakeholders in the fields of wildlife conservation and renewable energy. Professor Maruyama's specialties are environmental sociology and science and technology studies.
*Illustrative imageSociology of Communities and Disasters
Professor Muroi investigates the social factors that influence the occurrence of natural disasters, as well as historical changes in the relationship between nature and society. Professor Muroi's specialties are community sociology and the sociology of disasters.
*Illustrative imageGender and Reproductive and Care Labor
Professor Yamane analyzes gender imbalances and injustices in the home and the market, and the civil society movements that resist them. Professor Yamane's specialties are the sociology of gender and the study of reproductive and care labor.
MembersFaculty
The lab's faculty consist of Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers, and Assistant Professors.As of 2026
- ProfessorMasashi Tachikawa
- ProfessorYasushi Maruyama
- ProfessorKenji Muroi
- ProfessorSumika Yamane
- Associate ProfessorNoriyuki Kawamura
- Associate ProfessorYasuhiro Kamimura
- Associate ProfessorYasutaka Fukui
- LecturerMai Yoshimura
- Assistant ProfessorSONG Gijung
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- Top image: “City-urban-crowd-cityscape-tourist-uk-1060732” https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1060732 / CC0 (cropped)
- Sociology of Food and Agriculture: “Farmers Market Hertford” RobThinks / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Sociology of Communities and Disasters: “Harmanlı Town after 7,8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey” Adem / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Gender and Reproductive and Care Labor: “The Nursery from Mrs. Beeton& -39;s Book of Household Management. Digitally enhanced from our own 1923 edition” Free Public Domain Illustrations by rawpixel / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
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- Related lab (Environmental Law and Politics Lab): “Close-up of Lady Justice statue holding scales, symbolizing justice and fairness” DP Singh Bhullar / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Environmental Economics Lab): “Renewable Energy ( )” mypubliclands / Public domain (cropped)
- Related lab (Geography Lab): “Charleroi-carte topographique de 1873” Jmh2o (pour l'assemblage) / Public domain (cropped)
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