Paul J.
Kramer

I’m a social scientist specialized in Japanese Politics and Society. I’m trained in political science and sociology with a strong focus on interdisciplinary mixed-method research.

My current focus is understanding the non-legalistic governance approach of “self-restraint” to the Covid-19 pandemic in Japan. I combine the perspectives of the Sociology of Law, Politics and Governance Studies to understand the interactions between the civil society, government in rural communities and the framework of laws, norms and morals.

I occasionally post some of my thoughts on current events on my Substack, where you will find lightweight analysis of society and politics, and interesting findings from my research that wouldn’t fit any other publishing format. I frequently publish on various blogs, so make sure to follow me on social media if you are interested in my writings.