Richard Mason (historian) facts for kids

Richard Henry Pitt Mason (born in 1934), also known as R.H.P. Mason, is an Australian academic and historian who specializes in Japan. He is a professor at the Australian National University in Canberra.

What is a Japanologist?

A Japanologist is someone who studies Japan in depth. This can include its history, culture, language, politics, and society. R.H.P. Mason is known for his work in this field, especially focusing on Japanese history.

Books and Writings

R.H.P. Mason has written several books and articles. These works help people learn more about Japan's past and its culture. Here are some of his important books:

• A history of Japan, 1972 (written with J.G. Caiger)
• Japan's first general election, 1890, 1962
• Saigyō, 1979 (about a famous Japanese poet)
• 日本の第一回総選挙, 1973 (This is the Japanese title for Japan's first general election)
• 日本の歴史, 1997 (This means History of Japan in Japanese)
• A map guide to Japan, 1968