FUJII Lab.
Museum & Archaeology
Faculty of Art and Regional Design, Saga University
Curation Field, Fujii Laboratory
Affiliate to Our Lab
Visit the Fujii Laboratory
The Fujii Laboratory is in its fourth year since becoming independent (as of November 2025). The activities and atmosphere of the laboratory are primarily based on the individuality and communication of the students and graduate students, and Fujii himself does not possess strong leadership or charisma.
However, students may say things like, "I'd like to try this kind of activity," or "I'd like to study this kind of thing."
If there are any requests or suggestions, we try to accommodate them to the extent possible.
This section will describe what you can expect to do in the Fujii Lab, the philosophy and approach to teaching, how to approach research, and the type of students and graduate students we hope to attract. We will also touch upon the lab assignment process within our faculty and the process for students transferring from other universities .
If anyone is interested in the Fujii Lab, please feel free to visit. However, I may be out , so it would be appreciated if you could contact me in advance .
藤井研究室の
活動スケジュール
[Regular Seminar] *May vary depending on the year.
Every Monday from 13:00 to 14:30 (mainly for graduate students)
Wednesdays 14:40-16:10 (mainly for third-year undergraduate students)
[Other] Volunteer members gather from time to time for project research, museum exhibition activities, etc.
How to choose a research topic
Regarding how to decide on a theme and how to approach the research,
The Fujii Laboratory primarily uses the following three approaches:
How to decide, Part 1
Consider research themes from Fujii's research fields and the projects and research he is involved in both inside and outside the university.
These are research themes that Fujii has pioneered or has expertise in, or research themes that are already well-known within academia or industry, or whose necessity is widely advocated in society. Therefore, the significance of the research is already known, and it is easier to plan the research methodology.
Furthermore, Fujii will be more likely to actively provide guidance and advice, and we can offer many opportunities to conduct research activities and present findings outside the university together with Fujii.
How to decide, part 2
Bring your own interests into your research topic.
Archaeology and museology also encompass a wide range of research areas. Furthermore, each individual has their own unique interests and areas of focus.
Therefore, you may have some unconventional ideas or themes that you're unsure are feasible. Feel free to bring in something you've always wanted to do.
Even if you have something you want to do, it might not be very specific, or you might not have a clear image of what it would look like as research . In those cases, Fujii will support you in developing a research topic that can be successfully implemented.
However, depending on the topic, if it falls outside of Fujii's area of expertise, he may not be familiar with the detailed knowledge, research trends, or literature on that topic. While Fujii will guide you on the thinking and methods of academic research, please be prepared for the fact that you may not receive strong guidance from him on the technical aspects when choosing your research topic.
How to decide, part 3
Find what you want to do through communication and turn it into a research topic.
Through repeated presentations in seminars and feedback on them, I discover seeds of interest, expand upon them in various directions, cut them down, or even redo them, thereby increasing the clarity of what I want to do.
It may take some time, but through trial and error, depending on your approach, you can broaden your perspective along the way. In a sense, it's the most academically-oriented way to approach inquiry. The vast majority of students probably follow this pattern.
There's no single best way to do it. No matter how you choose your research topic, if you approach it with enthusiasm, you're sure to gain a sense of fulfillment and a broader understanding of the subject.
While Fujii cannot address every topic, if you're interested in studying in the Fujii Seminar , he will consider ways to support you and help you in any way he can. For example, you could pursue research in a field you're interested in and incorporate Fujii's expertise and research methods into it.
The philosophy and environment of the Fujii Laboratory
This isn't unique to the Fujii Laboratory, but our faculty operates on a system where each laboratory has only one supervising faculty member. Of course, if you broaden your expertise a bit, there are multiple faculty members in different fields, such as two in "Archaeology" or four in "Museum Curation." However, each student and graduate student officially belongs to only one laboratory and has only one main supervisor, so they must conduct their research within limited manpower and time. Therefore, for most faculty members, it is preferable to supervise fewer students in order to provide more thorough guidance and support to each student.
However, in Fujii's view, he wants to accept as many people as possible who are interested in his seminars and research fields . So, please come visit him with something you're interested in or a direction you'd like to go in, even if it's just a rough idea or vague idea. Students who lack their own will and are waiting for the professor to give them an opportunity for research or practical activities may not be suited to Fujii's lab. The policy of Fujii's lab is for the professor and students to think and explore together.
Students of Fujii Laboratory
The Fujii Laboratory belongs to the field of "curation."
However, the seminar students include not only those in the "curation" field, but also people who have moved from the "field design" field, and those who are conducting research in the "regional content design" field. In addition, there are some who belong to other professors' research labs but are interested in joining Fujii's lab as a sub-seminar.
In addition, we receive inquiries from about 1 to 4 international students each year who want to join the Fujii Laboratory, and we usually accept 1 to 2 of them. So far, all inquiries have been from China , but we anticipate a steady influx of international members in the future. The Fujii Laboratory is characterized by its international environment, primarily centered around Greater China, and the opportunity to make friends from overseas who share similar interests .
研究室配属の流れ
In this faculty, students choose their field of study when they advance to their second year and their seminar when they advance to their third year. You can think of the "field of study" and "seminar" in this faculty as roughly equivalent to the "department" and "major (research lab)" in other universities .
There are three fields of study: "Field Design," "Curation," and "Regional Content Design." When students advance to their second year , they select their first and second choice fields from these three. Because the number of available spots in the "Regional Content Design" field is small compared to the number of applicants, selection is usually based on academic performance and research content. Those who are not selected will advance to their second choice field.
The best way to join the Fujii Lab is to select the "Curation" field when choosing your specialization during your second year . There's absolutely no problem with students choosing to join the Fujii Lab from other fields when selecting their seminars in their third year, and in fact, there are quite a few who do that. However, in terms of the continuity of research activities and acquiring the fundamentals of museums, it's better if you belong to the "Curation" field from your second year.
However, the selection of your seminar, research lab, and advisor is directly linked to your seminar selection when you advance to your third year. At this time, please choose "Fujii Seminar." You can choose regardless of your field of study in your second year. When selecting a seminar, you will need to make an appointment with the professor of the seminar you are interested in and visit their research lab for an interview. At this time, please discuss what you are interested in, what you would like to do, and whether the topic is something the professor can handle . In the Fujii Research Lab, even if your graduation research is not directly in museology or archaeology, if you wish to pursue a topic related to museums, cultural heritage, or regional cultural resources, we can accept it depending on the discussion during the interview.
My areas of expertise include museology, Chinese archaeology, Chinese history and cultural history, and regional cultural resources and historical heritage. However, you may have your own unique ideas, so I believe the best approach is to start by talking. If you'd like to discuss this further, ask questions, or seek advice, please don't hesitate to come and see me.