JIU Josai International University
IIKURA Akira
Professor (Department of International Culture)
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