Akira Iikura

IIKURA Akira

Professor (Comparative Culture Major)

Area of expertise: International Politics, International Relations

Main subjects

Comparative Cultural Research Guidance, Japanese Cultural Research (History) a

Research Themes and Keywords

World War I Research, Russo-Japanese War Research, Caricature Research

Final academic background/degree

Research School of International Relations, International University of Japan, Master's Program / Master's (International Relations) / Doctoral Thesis (Academic: Seigakuin University)

Affiliated academic society

Japan Association of International Relations, Military History Association

Major achievements

Iikura, Akira (2023) World War I and Japan's Participation, Yoshikawa Kobunkan.
Iikura, Akira (2017) Why Did the Strongest German Army Lose in 1918? Bungeishunju.
Iikura, Akira (2016) History of the First World War, Chuokoron-Shinsha.
Iikura, Akira (2013) The Yellow Peril and the Japanese. Chuokoron-Shinsha.
Iikura, Akira (2010) "Complete Collection of Caricatures from the Russo-Japanese War, Volumes 1 and 2" Fuyo Shobo Publishing.

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Social contribution activities

Commentator for Chiba Television Broadcasting’s “NEWS Chiba 930”; Member of the Togane City Personal Information Protection Review Committee; Member of the Togane City and Three Municipalities Cleaning Association Personal Information Protection Review Committee and Information Disclosure Review Committee

Message

Choosing a topic is extremely important in a doctoral course. You will have a long relationship with the theme. I would like you to find an attractive theme and pursue it to become a leading expert in that field.