Learning from the Fields

Funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), KAKENHI

2021-2025
"An Interdisciplinary Study on the Reconstruction of Asian Fermented Food Cultural Region"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Project No.21H04375. Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Nagoya University
2020-2024
"Formation and maintenance mechanism of heterogeneous agricultural environment by various human activities in Montane Mainland Southeast Asia"
Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research (Fostering Joint International Research (B)), Project No.20KK0014. Principal Investigator: Isao HIROTA, Gifu University
2019-2021
"Comprehensive and cross-regional studies on fermented foods in traditional societies"
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory), Project No.19K21662. Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Nagoya University
2017-2021
"The mechanism of population dynamics in small-scale communities of present Laos"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Project No.17H01633. Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Nagoya University
2016-2020
"Study on livelihood strategies and its sustainability of Asian smallholders under the period of regional integration"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Project No.16H03115. Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Nagoya University
2015-2018
"Study on the vernacularity of forest ecological resources and global domestication"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Project No.15H02590. Principal Investigator: Shigeru KOBAYASHI, Kyoto University
2014-2017
"Folk history in the middle Mekong corridor"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Project No.26300010. Principal Investigator: Yoshikatsu NAGATA, Osaka City University
2013-2017
"Population dynamics, reproduction and livelihood changes in small-scale communities of Laos"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Project No.25257004. Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Nagoya University
2013-2017
"Research on genetic diversity of native horses in mountainy ranges of South Asia"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Project No.25304046. Principal Investigator: Tetsuo KUNIEDA, Okayama University
2012-2015
"A fundamental study of origin and diffusion of fermented soybean foods"
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research, Project No.24652160. Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Nagoya University
2010-2014
"Livelihood Transition and Sustainable Humanosphere of Rural Southeast Asia"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Project No.22241058. Principal Investigator: Yasuyuki KONO, Kyoto University
2010-2014
"Redefining the Ecosystem Services through the Assessment of Inter-linkage Values"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Project No.22241012. Principal Investigator: Tomoya AKIMICHI, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
2009-2012
"The relationship between the Satoyama use in Japan and forest use in Southeast Asia : A case study of incense material"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Project No.21510263. Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Kumamoto University/Nagoya University
2008
"Political Ecology of Livelihood and Land Use in Rural Laos" (The 31st International Geographical Congress, Tunis, Tunisia)
International Conference Attendance Grants in 2008 (the 2nd period), Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Kumamoto University
2008-2012
"Changes in subsistence and culture: Ethnic minorities in the border regions between Southeast Asia and China"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Project No.20401009. Principal Investigator: Yukino OCHIAI, Kagoshima University Museum
2007-2011
"Expansion of Japan-bound agro-food exports and the impacts on exporter's agriculture and domestic food supply under the Third Food Regime"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Project No.19320134. Principal Investigator: Hitoshi ARAKI, Yamaguchi University
2004-2008
"Spatial Analysis on People/Commodities/Information Flows and Subsistence Changes in Mountainous Regions of Mainland Southeast Asia"
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Project No.16510188. Principal Investigator: Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Kumamoto University

Funded by Grant-Making Foundations

2023-present
"Resettlement of Ethnic Minorities in China and Laos: How Spatial Transformation of Settlement Changes Ethnic Cultures"
General Research Grants, The Kajima Foundation. Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2015-2017
"Changing values and functions of large livestock under economic development in Laos"
Grant for Environmental Research Projects in 2015, Project No.153123, The Sumitomo Foundation. Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2013-2015
"A cultural geographical study on the livelihood adaptation of Tibetan refugees in Nepal"
The 13th Research Grant in 2013, Japan Geographic Data Center. Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2013
"The 21th annual colloquium of the International Geographical Union commission on the sustainability of rural systems"
Subsidy for Holding a International Meeting in 2013, Daiko Foundation
2009-2010
"A cultural geographical study on applications of non-salted fermented soybeans in Myanmar and Northern Thailand"
The 24th Grant for Living Culture Research in 2009, The Asahi Breweries Foundation (The Asahi Group Foundation)
2007-2008
"A comprehensive survey of the production, marketing, use, and food culture of "Thua Nao," fermented soybean in Laos"
The 3rd Natto Research Fellowship, Japan Natto Cooperative Society Federation
2004-2005
"Study on the change of spatial structure with the diffusion of commercial crop in northern Laos"
Research Grant in 2004, Fukutake Science & Culture Foundation (Fukutake Foundation)
2001-2002
"Forest products in mountainous regions of Laos: Geographical study on the spatial structure from gathering to marketing"
Research Grant A in 2001, Toyota Foundation
1997-1998
"A Study on the current status of rural development projects in Laos"
JOCV returnee support project in 1997, The Supporting Organization of J.O.C.V/Mitsubishi Bank Foundation (Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation)
1995-1996
"Survey on Rice Farming and Rural Development Issues in Laos"
JOCV returnee support project in 1995, The Supporting Organization of J.O.C.V/Mitsubishi Bank Foundation (Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation)

Project of Universities and Public Agencies

2019-2021
"Comprehensive and cross-regional studies on the positioning of fermented food culture in mainland Southeast Asia"
International Program of Collaborative Research in Fiscal Year 2019, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University. Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2017
"Advanced study on rural development aiming for the harmonization of environmental preservation and development"
SAKURA Science Plan in Fiscal Year2017, Course A: Science and Technology Experience Course, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2015-2019
"Asian smallholders: Transformation & persistence"
Research Project (R-111-000-147-112), National University of Singapore, Principal Investigator: Eric C. Thompson, National University of Singapore
2015
"Toward Sustainable and Harmonized Development of Lao Agriculture"
SAKURA Science Plan in Fiscal Year2015, Course A: Science and Technology Experience Course, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2012-2014
"Study on resource chains of agro-forest products and land-use change in Mekong region"
International Program of Collaborative Research in Fiscal Year 2012, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University. Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2011-2012
"Survivability and Autonomy in Southeast Asia: Perspectives from Land Use Changes and Resource Chains"
Feasibility Studies in 2011/2012, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN). Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2010-2011
"Understanding the resource chains in the monsoon Asia"
Incubation Studies in 2010, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN). Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2010-2011
"A Geographical study on abandoned plantation clearcut site in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture"
Academic Research Grant of Nagoya University Academic Revitalization Fund in 2010, Nagoya University. Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2009-2014
"From Earth System Science to Basic and Clinical Environmental Studies"
Project K-04, JSPS Global COE Program. COE Leader: Tetsuzo YASUNARI/Yoshitsugu HAYASHI, Nagoya University
2009-2014
"Environmental Change and Infectious Disease in Tropical Asia"
Project R-4, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN). Principal Investigator: Kazuhiko MOJI, Nagasaki University
2008-2010
"A Cultural-ecological study on "Vanishing swidden cultivation" in Southeast Asia"
International Program of Collaborative Research in Fiscal Year 2008, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University. Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Nagoya University
2007
"A Geographical study on abandoned plantation clearcut site in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture"
Research Grant in 2007, Faculty of Letters, Kumamoto University. Principal Investigator: Satoshi Yokoyama, Kumamoto University
2005-2006
"A study on the dynamics of resource management systems and land use change in mainland Southeast Asia" (East-west Center, U.S.A.)
Overseas Research Support Program in 2005, Faculty of Letters, Kumamoto University
2003-2008
"A Trans-disciplinary study on the regional eco-history in tropical monsoon Asia: 1945-2005"
Project R-2, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN). Principal Investigator: Tomoya Akimichi, RIHN
2000-2002
A Geographical study on the change in socio-economic activities and its factors in the Mountain Villages of northern Laos
Asian Studies Scholarship Program in 2000, Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)