The field of humanities and social sciences in Japan is navigating a complex and evolving landscape.Traditionally, these disciplines have played a pivotal role in shaping Japanese society and culture, and today, they have new opportunities to contribute in innovative and meaningful ways.As education and research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have received increasing emphasis to drive innovation and enhance global competitiveness, the humanities and social sciences hold unique potential to complement these advancements by providing critical insights into ethics, values, and human-centered innovation.Researchers are actively exploring ways to integrate these fields into interdisciplinary collaborations, ensuring that contemporary societal challenges-such as demographic shifts, globalization, and cultural preservation-are addressed from a comprehensive perspective.The findings from these efforts can contribute significantly to shaping a future where progress is guided by both technological innovation and deep insights into human nature from the humanities and social sciences perspectives.Against this backdrop, the Kyoto University Institute for the Future of Human Society (hereinafter referred to as IFOHS) has launched the Research Projects in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Fields, grounded in the concept of "the well-being of people, society, and the Earth."Psychologia, published by IFOHS, serves as a platform for disseminating research findings related to these critical endeavors.With a long history as an international journal in the field of psychology, Psychologia is now expanding its scope to encompass interdisciplinary research beyond psychology.This special issue, "Humanities,
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