Review seminar of educational progressivism, cultural encounters and reform in Japan (I): record of speeches

This paper is a record of the review seminar on Educational Progressivism, Cultural Encounters and Reform in Japan (Oxon: Routledge, 2017), held on 15th October 2022 at Kobe University, Japan. It consists of an opening address, a transcript of speeches and a closing address. Throughout this paper, the transcript is subject to additions and deletions based on future research presentations. The seminar was made possible after we asked Dr Patrick Shorb and Dr Karsten Kenklies, the book reviewers, to deliver a lecture and they kindly agreed. We
would like to thank them both sincerely.
The record was emailed to all participants, including the two speakers, for confirmation before publication. It reflects requests for correction, but the final responsibility lies with Kawaji, the editor of the record. For some Japanese terminology, the editor has added English translations and explanations, whilst the original Japanese word is in square brackets ([]).
We would like to thank Dr Shorn and Dr Kenklies for their presentations and would like to take this opportunity to thank all participants.