معرفی
Takuma Yogo is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences, with additional affiliations at the Global Education Center. Holding a Master of Arts from Waseda University, his work bridges Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, and Folklore through ethnoarchaeological, experimental, and cross-cultural approaches.
Research Focus:
- Ceramic Technology across Japan and Southeast Asia
- Traditional Craft Systems in Kyoto (Kyo-yaki pottery)
- Medical Anthropology of atopic conditions
- Community Dynamics in festival organizations
- Heritage Studies through 3D kiln modeling
Academic Contributions span three decades, with recent work analyzing ceramic production in historical texts like the Engi Shiki, tourism impacts on traditional crafts during the pandemic, and technological transitions in Japanese kiln practices. His experimental archaeology program with paddy fields and phytolith analysis connects prehistoric agricultural studies to modern challenges.
Teaching Impact:
- Graduate courses on technological anthropology
- Undergraduate seminars on ethnographic methods
- Contributions to research ethics and environmental history
Funding Achievements include multiple Japan Society for the Promotion of Science grants for:
- Kyo-yaki pottery heritage studies (2018-2022)
- Cross-cultural dialog programs (2010-2012)
- Archaeological essentialism (2003-2005)
International Collaboration:
- 8th World Archaeological Congress
- ⅩⅨ INQUA Congress
- Joint Japan-Philippines-Indonesia fieldwork
