Notes from the Field

War Heritage in the Chuuk Lagoon of Micronesia:
Finding Remnants of Japanese Rule on Tonoas (formerly Natsushima) Island

Hiroshi Ishii

After World War I, Chuuk was called Truk as part of the South Seas Mandate (Nan’yō) under the Imperial Japanese administration. During World War II, it became a battlefield. An interdisciplinary research team uncovered heritage associated with and impacted by WWII. Find out about maritime archaeology initiatives that provide opportunities for us to learn about the island’s history.

New Staff

Ye Htet

From strawberry farming to caring for the elderly, and beyond. Utilizing computer vision, he’s working on developing technologies to address the needs of the community. Meet our newest researcher here.

Letter from the Kamogawa River

Barcode: Unintended Pervasive Consequences

Text: Tomohiro Machikita　
Illustration: Atelier Epocha

It has been about 50 years since barcodes appeared in our daily lives. Now, these small striped patterns have become indispensable to the modern economy. How do innovations like barcodes, which change our behavior and drive social change, come about?