Interview with Vice Director Satoshi Kato Published on Sendai Cultural Foundation's Web Magazine "Machiryoku"
Jul.21.2026
An interview with Professor Satoshi Kato, Vice Director of the Center for Integrated Japanese Studies (CIJS) and Director/Professor at the Tohoku University Archives, has been published on Machiryoku, a web magazine produced by the Sendai Cultural Foundation.
Machiryoku is a local media platform that highlights key individuals and cultural initiatives revitalizing the city of Sendai. In this feature, Professor Kato, drawing from his expertise in history and archival science, takes a walking tour through the city while providing insights into the history and cultural significance of department stores that have grown alongside Sendai's development.
Please visit the link below to read the full article (in Japanese).