Fujimoto, Makoto
Faculty of Letters Japanese History Associate Professor
Research Overview
My research examines why Buddhism, which was formally adopted by the Japanese state from the continent and the Korean Peninsula in the mid-6th century, was subsequently accepted by ancient society and embraced as a faith by the people. This inquiry is approached through Buddhist thought and the relationship between state and society. Additionally, I investigate the formation of Buddhist narrative collections in ancient Japan, comparing them with Chinese Buddhist texts and examining the reception of these writings. Furthermore, I conduct research on illness (and disability), primarily using historical materials such as Buddhist narrative collections.
Specialty
Ancient Japanese History