Satoko Fujiwara
Biographic Data
| ID | 933942 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Satoko Fujiwara |
| GIVEN NAMES | Satoko |
| FAMILY NAME | Fujiwara |
| SIGNATURE | FUJIWARA S |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Tokyo |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8934-7582 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Imagining the human: Applying the philosophy of religious studies to Jonathan Z. Smith
Distinguishing between philosophy of religious studies as intra-scientific methodological reflection and philosophy of religion as extra-scientific commitment to values, this article demonstrates the benefits of integrating both, applying critical reflection to the latter as well. As a case study, it focuses on Jonathan Z. Smith’s concepts of humanity and history. Smith’s strategic blend of history and morphology aligns with his extra-scientific …
Practicing belonging, vicarious spirituality, and gendered fetishism: The transformation of the non-religious/religious in contemporary Japanese youth culture
This article discusses the transformation of religious and non-religious practices in contemporary Japanese youth culture. The article employs both western analysis of 'nones' and Japanese theories to explain this transformation. Three concepts characterize (non-)religiousness in Japanese youth culture: 'practicing belonging', 'vicarious spirituality', and 'gendered fetishism'. These concepts are first exemplified in a culture surrounding the con…
Practicing Belonging? Non-religiousness in Twenty-First Century Japan
This article suggests a way for scholars of Japanese religion to contribute to the international discussion on “nones” or the “non-religious,” who have been characterized as “believing without belonging,” “belonging without believing,” “believing in belonging,” etc. by integrating three different discursive arenas: one on multiple secularities as a context-conscious reexamination of functional differentiation; one on Japanese modernization center…
What’s in a (Change of) Name? Much—but Not That Much—and Not What Wiebe Claims
Donald Wiebe claims that the IAHR leadership (already before an Extended Executive Committee ( EEC ) meeting in Delphi) had decided to water down the academic standards of the IAHR with a proposal to change its name to “International Association for the Study of Religions.” His criticism, we argue, is based on a series of misunderstandings as regards: 1) the difference between the consultative body ( EEC ) and the decision-making body ( EC ), 2) …
The currentConflict of the Facultiesand the future of the study of religion/s
The future of the study of religion/s cannot be aptly discussed without considering the future of all academic studies (the humanities, social and natural sciences). Based on my experience as a board member of the Science Council of Japan, I argue that there are two major urgent challenges that are shared by, but not unique to, academic studies conducted in Japan: namely, how and to what degree to meet demands for social relevance; and what to do…
Practicing Belonging: Non-religiousness in Twenty-First Century Japan
This article suggests a way for scholars of Japanese religion to contribute to the international discussion on “nones” or the “non-religious,” who have been characterized as “believing without belonging,” “belonging without believing,” “believing in belonging,” etc. by integrating three different discursive arenas: one on multiple secularities as a context-conscious reexamination of functional differentiation; one on Japanese modernization center…
Introduction: What Are the Issues in the 2010s
The reception of Otto and Das Heilige in Japan: In and Outside the Phenomenology of Religion
In Japan, Rudolf Otto is commonly identified as a precursor of the phenomenology of religion, claiming the sui generis nature of religion. However, the first Japanese translation of Das Heilige was published in 1927, far before the reception of the phenomenology of religion. This article divides the history of the reception of Das Heilige into three periods: before, during and after the heyday of the phenomenology of religion. It also examines bo…
Noriyoshi Tamaru(1931–2014)
Reconsidering the concept of theodicy in the context of the post-2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami
Has the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake given rise to theodicy in Japan? This question would puzzle many scholars of religion for two major reasons. First, theodicy has generally been regarded as an outdated concept, and it is rare to see a lively discussion of it in today's academia except for in theology. Second, typical theodicean questions are unlikely to be asked publicly in Japan, where less than 2 percent of the population follow monotheistic tradi…
Has Deconfessionalization Been Completed? Some Reflections upon Québec's Ethics and Religious Culture (ERC) Program
Québec's Ethics and Religious Culture program is described by the Ministry of Education as "the culmination of a long process" of "deconfessionalization," in "which the Québec school system shifted away from essentially confessional Catholic and Protestant structures to lay structures." The ministerial documents surely indicate that the program is oriented to respect the freedom of religion of all citizens. Nevertheless, it is also possible to dr…
Towards religious education for peace
Survey on Religion and Higher Education in Japan
This paper reports on the results of the survey "Religious Studies in Japanese Undergraduate Curricula (2002)." Since religion is virtually excluded from school curricula in Japanese public education, colleges are, for most students, the first places where they can substantially learn about religions and religious studies. Ironically, undergraduate programs of religion have recently been downsized due to economic difficulties. The situation is es…
Reconsidering the concept of theodicy in the context of the post-2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami
Has the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake given rise to theodicy in Japan? This question would puzzle many scholars of religion for two major reasons. First, theodicy has generally been regarded as an outdated concept, and it is rare to see a lively discussion of it in today's academia except for in theology. Second, typical theodicean questions are unlikely to be asked publicly in Japan, where less than 2 percent of the population follow monotheistic tradi…
The reception of Otto and Das Heilige in Japan: In and Outside the Phenomenology of Religion
In Japan, Rudolf Otto is commonly identified as a precursor of the phenomenology of religion, claiming the sui generis nature of religion. However, the first Japanese translation of Das Heilige was published in 1927, far before the reception of the phenomenology of religion. This article divides the history of the reception of Das Heilige into three periods: before, during and after the heyday of the phenomenology of religion. It also examines bo…
Survey on Religion and Higher Education in Japan
This paper reports on the results of the survey "Religious Studies in Japanese Undergraduate Curricula (2002)." Since religion is virtually excluded from school curricula in Japanese public education, colleges are, for most students, the first places where they can substantially learn about religions and religious studies. Ironically, undergraduate programs of religion have recently been downsized due to economic difficulties. The situation is es…
Towards religious education for peace
Has Deconfessionalization Been Completed? Some Reflections upon Québec's Ethics and Religious Culture (ERC) Program
Québec's Ethics and Religious Culture program is described by the Ministry of Education as "the culmination of a long process" of "deconfessionalization," in "which the Québec school system shifted away from essentially confessional Catholic and Protestant structures to lay structures." The ministerial documents surely indicate that the program is oriented to respect the freedom of religion of all citizens. Nevertheless, it is also possible to dr…
Reconsidering the concept of theodicy in the context of the post-2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami
Has the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake given rise to theodicy in Japan? This question would puzzle many scholars of religion for two major reasons. First, theodicy has generally been regarded as an outdated concept, and it is rare to see a lively discussion of it in today's academia except for in theology. Second, typical theodicean questions are unlikely to be asked publicly in Japan, where less than 2 percent of the population follow monotheistic tradi…
Noriyoshi Tamaru(1931–2014)
The reception of Otto and Das Heilige in Japan: In and Outside the Phenomenology of Religion
In Japan, Rudolf Otto is commonly identified as a precursor of the phenomenology of religion, claiming the sui generis nature of religion. However, the first Japanese translation of Das Heilige was published in 1927, far before the reception of the phenomenology of religion. This article divides the history of the reception of Das Heilige into three periods: before, during and after the heyday of the phenomenology of religion. It also examines bo…
Practicing Belonging: Non-religiousness in Twenty-First Century Japan
This article suggests a way for scholars of Japanese religion to contribute to the international discussion on “nones” or the “non-religious,” who have been characterized as “believing without belonging,” “belonging without believing,” “believing in belonging,” etc. by integrating three different discursive arenas: one on multiple secularities as a context-conscious reexamination of functional differentiation; one on Japanese modernization center…
Introduction: What Are the Issues in the 2010s
What’s in a (Change of) Name? Much—but Not That Much—and Not What Wiebe Claims
Donald Wiebe claims that the IAHR leadership (already before an Extended Executive Committee ( EEC ) meeting in Delphi) had decided to water down the academic standards of the IAHR with a proposal to change its name to “International Association for the Study of Religions.” His criticism, we argue, is based on a series of misunderstandings as regards: 1) the difference between the consultative body ( EEC ) and the decision-making body ( EC ), 2) …
The currentConflict of the Facultiesand the future of the study of religion/s
The future of the study of religion/s cannot be aptly discussed without considering the future of all academic studies (the humanities, social and natural sciences). Based on my experience as a board member of the Science Council of Japan, I argue that there are two major urgent challenges that are shared by, but not unique to, academic studies conducted in Japan: namely, how and to what degree to meet demands for social relevance; and what to do…
Practicing Belonging? Non-religiousness in Twenty-First Century Japan
This article suggests a way for scholars of Japanese religion to contribute to the international discussion on “nones” or the “non-religious,” who have been characterized as “believing without belonging,” “belonging without believing,” “believing in belonging,” etc. by integrating three different discursive arenas: one on multiple secularities as a context-conscious reexamination of functional differentiation; one on Japanese modernization center…
Imagining the human: Applying the philosophy of religious studies to Jonathan Z. Smith
Distinguishing between philosophy of religious studies as intra-scientific methodological reflection and philosophy of religion as extra-scientific commitment to values, this article demonstrates the benefits of integrating both, applying critical reflection to the latter as well. As a case study, it focuses on Jonathan Z. Smith’s concepts of humanity and history. Smith’s strategic blend of history and morphology aligns with his extra-scientific …
Practicing belonging, vicarious spirituality, and gendered fetishism: The transformation of the non-religious/religious in contemporary Japanese youth culture
This article discusses the transformation of religious and non-religious practices in contemporary Japanese youth culture. The article employs both western analysis of 'nones' and Japanese theories to explain this transformation. Three concepts characterize (non-)religiousness in Japanese youth culture: 'practicing belonging', 'vicarious spirituality', and 'gendered fetishism'. These concepts are first exemplified in a culture surrounding the con…
Sociology (13 works) · Philosophy (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Law (7 works) · Religion and Society Interactions (7 works) · Religious studies (7 works) · Religious Education and Schools (6 works) · Epistemology (4 works) · History (4 works) · Japanese History and Culture (4 works)