The Hakluyt Society (1846) and Linschoten-Vereeniging (1908) have long spearheaded the editing and publication of historical accounts of travel, in line with their respective missions first formulated well over a century ago. Since the late twentieth century, academic and lay interest in historical travel has both reflected and responded to political and social transformations, inviting…

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This illustrated talk reflects on the past, present and future of Japanese Studies in the UK; the antecedents of the field, its strengths and challenges, and its place in our fast-changing globalised world. As many countries around the world turn inwards to prioritise national concerns and domestic politics, Japan remains an object of fascination for students, researchers, and the…