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Professor Mikael Adolphson is the Keidanren Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES). He holds academic affiliations with Trinity College as a Fellow and Director of Studies. Previously, he served at the University of Alberta as Professor of Japanese Cultural Studies and Harvard University as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Japanese History.
Education: B.A. in History from Lund University (1984), studied Japanese at Stockholm University, and earned a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1995). His research focuses on medieval Japanese history, Buddhism, economic history, and the construction of historical narratives. Current projects include Sino-Japanese trade in the 12th century and a translation/digitization project for the Azuma Kagami.
Research Interests: Medieval Japanese society, monastic warriors, Sino-Japanese trade, historical document analysis, and the intersection of religion and power. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending Annales School methods with East Asian studies.
Teaching: Offers courses ranging from introductory East Asian Studies to advanced seminars on medieval Japanese history and literature.
Advising/Grants: Supervises graduate students in premodern/modern Japanese history, Buddhism, and cultural studies. Notable current advisees include Thomas Booth (Tokusei Protests), Andrew Fischer (Loyalty in 16th-century Japan), and Mirko Winckel (Tōji temple's role in medieval Japan).
Publications: Authored influential books such as The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha and Lovable Losers: The Heike in Action and Memory, with over 60 articles and book chapters on topics like monastic influence, medieval trade, and religious violence.
