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Tomochika Okamoto is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He specializes in sociology of education, sociology of coexistence, historical sociology, nationalism studies, and social consciousness studies. His academic journey began at Waseda University where he earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Literature, with additional graduate studies at Queens College, City University of New York.
- Ph.D. (Literature), Waseda University (2001)
- Master's in Applied Sociology, Queens College (1999)
- Master's in Literature, Waseda University (1997)
- Bachelor's in Literature, Waseda University (1995)
Okamoto's research focuses on two primary areas: 1) the theory of the nation-state, examining how human social actions are involved in the creation, maintenance, and transformation of nation-based world perception in modern society; and 2) the theory of a symbiotic society, analyzing social conflicts surrounding differences in nationalism, ethnicity, gender, the body, generation, class, and hierarchy. His work explores the logic and resources for social coexistence in contemporary society.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on historical consciousness, social cohesion, and the relationship between educational practices and societal integration. Okamoto has been investigating how historical education shapes perceptions of coexistence and national identity, with particular attention to generational differences and the evolving concept of 'society of coexistence' in Japanese social consciousness.
- University of Tsukuba Outstanding Faculty Award in the Human Sciences (2014)
- Academic award of the Japan Society of Educational Sociology (2004)
- Waseda University Okuma Memorial Scholarship (1997)
Okamoto serves as a Member of the Science Council of Japan (2020-2026), Director of Waseda Sociological Association, and holds numerous committee positions at Waseda University including Chairman of the Entrance Examination System Review Committee. He leads multiple research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science focusing on social consciousness, historical awareness, and educational sociology. His current work includes analyzing the relationship between educational experiences and social/historical consciousness formation in contemporary Japanese society.
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