Everyday practices and creation in times of crisis

From an anthropological perspective, I study the experiences of people and communities living with the aftermath of destructive events such as conflicts, disasters, and pollution. My research focuses on Northern Ireland, which endured long-term conflict in the late twentieth century, and the coastal regions of Tohoku affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. I examine everyday activities like housework, care, and leisure through extended fieldwork. These seemingly trivial aspects of life gain importance when physical and mental safety are threatened. In our current era, where societies increasingly coexist with calamities and large-scale violence due to climate change and prolonged military conflicts, blurring the line between normal and abnormal conditions, I highlight the potential for new relationships and creative forces emerging from daily life.

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https://kdb.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/profile_private/en.862b0592ac398b99.html
https://research.kyoto-u.ac.jp/people/p30/(in Japanese)