International Journal of Japanese Sociology

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Japanese Sociology aims to contribute to an improved understanding of all aspects of Japanese society.

The Journal aims to further the interests of The Japan Sociological Society and to promote and develop sociological studies in Japan.

The Japan Sociological Society has been the only nationwide organization of Japanese sociology since its founding.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Care Diamonds and Welfare Regimes in East and South‐East Asian Societies: Bridging Family and Welfare Sociology

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Emiko

• Cute Masquerade and the Pimping of Japan

  Citation: 68

  Authors: LAURA

• Trust and Subjective Well‐being after the Great East Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Meltdown: Preliminary Results

  Citation: 59

  Authors: CAROLA

• Facing Nuclear Risks: Lessons from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

  Citation: 50

  Authors: KOICHI

• How Applicable are Western Models of Patient-Physician Relationship in Asia?: Changing Patient-Physician Relationship in Contemporary Japan

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Hirono, Yoshihiko

• Managing Categorization and Social Withdrawal in Japan: Rehabilitation Process in a Private Support Group for Hikikomorians

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Tatsushi

• Why the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster is a Man‐made Calamity

  Citation: 33

  Authors: HARUTOSHI

• The Pitfall Facing the Cool Japan Project: The Transnational Development of the Anime Industry under the Condition of Post‐Fordism*

  Citation: 30

  Authors: YOSHITAKA

• Korea's Strong Familism and Lowest‐Low Fertility

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Toru

• Combining Egalitarian Working Lives with Traditional Attitudes: Gender Role Attitudes in <scp>T</scp>aiwan, <scp>J</scp>apan, and <scp>K</scp>orea

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Maki, Junya