Nikkei Global Literature: Diaspora, Race, Identity & Belonging

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This year focussed on close readings of primary sources, with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of the content and context of the materials. To support this analysis, secondary literature was studied, considering their significance in relation to broader academic debates on race, diaspora, identity and belonging.A database of interrelated notes was created to aid the analysis process, allowing for organisation and analysis of the vast amounts of information gathered, and identification of key themes and trends that emerged. By utilising these notes to connect seemingly disparate pieces of information, a more nuanced understanding of the topic being studied was developed.The insights gained through close readings and note-taking were used to outline chapters for a planned monograph. The goal was to create a coherent and compelling narrative that would illuminate the significance of the primary sources examined, identifying the main points to make in each chapter and developing a logical structure for the overall book. The notes were also used to prepare for a presentation at the 2023 Association for Asian Studies conference. This provided an opportunity to share research with other scholars in the field and receive feedback. The presentation highlighted the most important findings from my research on Nikkei in Australia. To further disseminate the findings, an article was submitted for publication in the Kyoto Notre Dame University journal Gengo Bunka Kenkyu.