Worlds in Common brings together scholars, producers, and practitioners who share a commitment to making research matter in public life.
Co-writer, Historical Consultant & Research Lead
Christopher is a SOAS historian of modern Japan and a public-facing digital humanities practitioner. He brings bilingual access, deep networks across Japan, and decades of experience translating complex historical research into accessible public scholarship. At Worlds in Common, he serves as co-writer, historical consultant, and research lead — ensuring that every project is grounded in rigorous, original research.
Writer, Presenter, Executive Producer & Sound Recordist
James is a Harvard-affiliated cultural historian, journalist, and award-winning audio storyteller. He combines scholarly training with broadcast-quality narrative production, creating work that is both intellectually serious and emotionally compelling. At Worlds in Common, he serves as writer, presenter, executive producer, and sound recordist — shaping research into stories that reach audiences far beyond the academy.
We work with a network of researchers, designers, developers, and producers on a project basis. If you are interested in collaborating, we would welcome a conversation.