Main research themes
Joint research projects
At present, the institute is carrying out several academic research projects that relate to the following three categories.
A. Core Joint Research Project "Comprehensive History of Everyday Life”
Pioneering and interdisciplinary joint research projects are carried out by researchers as a team from medium- and long-term perspectives. Research is promoted through the collection and processing of materials acquired in field studies based on the themes of everyday life centering on daily necessities (primarily food, clothing and housing).
B. Basic Joint Research Projects
Medium- and long-term joint research projects are carried out based on materials held by the ISJFC, leading to enhanced museum functionality, which is a basic policy of the ISJFC.
Public Call for Basic Joint Research Projects
From FY1982 to FY2014, the Institute commissioned and encouraged research on specific themes. Further, we promoted open joint research projects from FY2009 to FY2019 under certification as a Joint Usage/ Research Center by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and since FY2022, we have been promoting research using the materials in our collections. Applications are accepted every April through the Institute website.
C. Topical Joint Research Projects
These projects are based on individual topics from medium- and short-term perspectives, which are positioned as formative joint studies that might become core and basic research projects in the future.
Joint Research Achievements
● Institute for the Study of Japanese Folk Culture Centennial Years
In 2021, the Institute for the Study of Japanese Folk Culture, Kanagawa University celebrated its 100th anniversary, the Centennial of its Founding. Because of this, the years from 2021 to 2025 will be designated as the “100th Anniversary Years” and various events are being planned.
