School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation Kyushu University

Prof. ITO Koji

Japanese Medieval History, Maritime Asian History

Researcher Information

Message for high school students

Hakata Bay from the 9th century to the 16th century was the gateway to Asia in Japan and the gateway to Japan in Asia. Everyone should know the history of exchanges between Japan and Asia from the perspective of Kyushu.

Main courses in charge

  • Issue-based Research (Area integrated)/Regional history/Issue-based Subjects
  • Regional History(Interdisciplinary Science & Innovation Courses/States and Regions)