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Jun Matsuba is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Institute for Advanced Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Hitotsubashi University (2022) and has been active in teaching and research since 2022.
- Education: PhD from Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Sociology (2022)
- Teaching: Courses on Taiwanese history at Waseda University and Global Education Center
His research focuses on Transportation History and Taiwanese History, particularly examining Japan-Taiwan historical connections through railway systems and maritime networks. He explores themes of colonial infrastructure, industrial heritage, and transnational cultural memory.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in:
- Japanese colonial transportation infrastructure in Taiwan
- Technology transfer in railway development
- Postwar historical memory construction
He actively participates in international academic exchanges including symposia on Japan-Taiwan industrial cooperation and public history practices. His work bridges academic research with educational initiatives through school travel guides and cultural programs.