Exploring the Study of The Digital Humanities in the Digital Times ：the Translation of Japanese Scholar’s “History of Chinese Literature” in China as an Example

In today’s digital age, the acquisition, dissemination, research, and reproduction of humanistic knowledge have undergone tremendous changes. Therefore, exploring the impact of the digital age and thinking about how traditional humanistic research methods can be combined with digital humanities have become important issues that humanities scholars cannot avoid. This study takes the cross-border issue of the Japanese book “History of Chinese Literature” between China and Japan as an example. Firstly, database resources were used to organize the publication and background information of relevant Chinese translations during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period. Then, traditional research methods were used to analyze their translation characteristics, translation motivations, translator mentality, and translation strategies. It was pointed out that such translations are not only a carrier for mutual reference and exchange between the Chinese and Japanese academic circles, but also a platform for Chinese and Japanese scholars to compete academically. The study of related translation activities can open up new spaces and perspectives for the research of cultural exchange between China and Japan. Finally, the introduction of digital humanities methods was discussed in terms of how it will promote cross-border research on the Japanese book “History of Chinese Literature”, as well as the obstacles it will face.