Tomoaki Hara

Professor Tomoaki Hara works at the Faculty of Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences at Waseda University. His research spans cultural anthropology and folklore, with a focus on cultural sustainability, community development, and the interplay between media and identity.

Education:

• PhD (Literature), Waseda University (2003)
• Master's and Bachelor's in Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University

Research Interests include:

• Cultural Sustainability
• Symbiotic Development
• Media Anthropology
• Postcolonial Studies in Okinawa and Hawaii
• Community-based Cultural Policies

His article trends show expertise in analyzing cultural identity through historical and contemporary lenses, addressing military base impacts, multicultural policies, and digital ethnography. Awards include the 2009 Fulbright Scholarship. He leads the Hara Laboratory, which emphasizes ethnography, comparative research, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development.