Japan in East Asian History: From the Medieval Through the Premodern Periods

This series examines how the history of Japan fits into the overall historical development in East Asia by exploring a number of different topics: the so-called “wajin” coastal pirates, the area of Eurasia, the Sea of Okhotsk, and diplomatic relations during the Edo period (1603–1868). The series contributors are preeminent scholars who have contributed in recent years to the development of historical research related to Japan.