Research
The UT Japan Center advances transdisciplinary research on Japan and U.S.–Japan relations, connecting scholars and partners to generate new insight and real-world impact.
Priority Research Themes (2026-2029)
Foodways
Production, distribution, food security, sustainability, and cultural identity—spanning AI, business, policy, agriculture, environmental studies, and the humanities
Aging and Care
Care infrastructure, technology, cognitive health, immigrant labor, and narrative—integrating architecture, AI, robotics, public health, policy, history, and literature
Sports (Baseball) and Society
Analytics, soft power, national identity, and diplomacy—connecting data science, kinesiology, cultural studies, and political science