(中世王権における仏教的世界観の場所性) in Japanese only

SUMMARY

Ikuyo Matsumoto (Yokohama City University) explores differences between Chinese and Japanese concepts of the sovereign's territory. 

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DESCRIPTION

At the Meiji Tenno’s (1852-1912) enthronement ceremony in 1868, officials had planned to set a globe in front of the emperor’s throne so he could step on Japan with his foot. Although this plan was ultimately cancelled due to rain, it reflects how the Meiji emperor was expected to view himself vis-à-vis the world.

In this presentation, Matsumoto will consider the difference between Chinese and Japanese concepts of the sovereign’s territory. She will also consider the meaning of “place” within Buddhist worldviews since premodern Japanese enthronement ceremonies drew on Buddhist logic.

Lunch will be provided.

Bio
Ikuyo Matsumoto is Associate Professor at Yokohama City University. She teaches courses on the cultural history of medieval Japan. Prof. Matsumoto has published many books and articles, includingChūsei ōken to sokui kanjō (Shinwasha, 2005); Girei no chikara, co-edited with Lucia Dolce (Hōzōkan, 2010); and Fūzoku kaiga no bungaku, 3 vols., co-edited with Idemitsu Sachiko and Princess Akiko of Mikasa (Shibunkaku Shuppan, 2009, 2012, 2014).