EVENTS
Academia & Science
Avant-Garde Calligraphy between Postwar Japan, Europe, and the United States
17 January 2019
Weston Room, Cathedral Hostry, Norwich
As the French theoretician of abstract art Michel Seuphor wrote in 1962, “in the 1960s, every abstract painter is fascinated by the East, dreams of visiting Japan, perhaps to find the delights of Japanese calligraphy.” This talk is dedicated to the artists who launched and fuelled this fascination....
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The Importance of Cultural Diversity. A long-term comparative perspective between prehistoric Japan and Britain – with Junzo Uchiyama
21 January 2019
The Swedenborg Society, London
The most distinct characteristic of human beings is our ability to create various cultures. While genetic studies have confirmed that modern humans are biologically a species which emerged a relatively recent 200,000 years ago....
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Talk: Portland Japanese Garden: An American Interpretation of a Japanese Artform
28 January 2019
Daiwa Foundation Japan House, London
The Japanese Portland Garden is a traditional Japanese garden in Portland, Oregon. The Garden, which was designed in 1963, covers 12 acres and has eight separate garden styles..
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Shogi Lecture & Workshop
4 February 2019
University of Stirling, Stirling
Talk on Shogi by brain resercher and playing Shogi.
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Dartford Grammar School and Japan Foundation GCSE and IB Meeting
8 February 2019
King's College, London
There will be a Japanese GCSE and IB Meeting at King’s College London on Friday 8th February 2019. This will be an opportunity for teachers teaching GCSE Japanese and/or IB Japanese to share and discuss schemes of work and resources; conduct moderation and share good practice in preparation for upcoming changes to the GCSE and IB syllabus.
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Starting new joint Research funded by UKRI-JSPS
14 February 2019
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) are pleased to invite applications to the first UKRI-JSPS Joint Call....
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International symposium: Japan in the World and the World in Japan:
A Methodological Approach
15-16 February 2019
Sainsbury Institute, Norwich
An international symposium on teaching Japanese Studies and Japan-related topics around the world.The “Japan-in-the-World Forum” is an organization of young researchers and instructors seeking to establish a network/ discussion forum for young researchers and instructors...
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Translating Yukio Mishima’s The Frolic of the Beasts – with Andrew Clare
18 February 2019
The Swedenborg Society, London
The Frolic of the Beasts (Kemono no tawamure) is a gripping short novel from the acclaimed Japanese author Yukio Mishima (1925-1970). Set in rural Japan shortly after World War II, it tells the story of a strange and utterly absorbing love triangle between a former university student, Koji...
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Seminar co-organized by JF/BAJS
23 February 2019
University of Manchester
"Japanese language that brings together" themed seminar by Professor Thomson from New South Wales University, Australia.
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Lecture on Fukushima
27 February 2019
University of Edinburgh
Talk by Dr Leslie Mabon, and Ms Toko Shiiki.
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The 14th Japanese Speech Contest for University Students
2 March 2019
Great Hall, Kings' College London, Strand Campus, Strand, London WC2R 2LS
This contest gives students the chance to make their voices heard in Japanese, and win some fantastic prizes! Finalists will all perform their speeches on Saturday 2nd March 2019 at King’s College London.
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MEXT scholarship predeparture orientation and reception
March 2019
Embassy of Japan, London
Presentations by outgoing scholars and a reception with alumni and invited guests.
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Japan-UK infectious disease symposium
March 2019
Embassy of Japan, London
Symposium on infectious disease.
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JF/BAJS Japanese Studies Postgraduate Workshop 2019 : Career Progression
8 March 2019
Cardiff University, Wales
This workshop aims to assist the development of the next generation of Japanese Studies researchers and academics currently studying in the UK. Every year it provides a great opportunity for students to receive practical advice on their own research from senior colleagues, and to get to know fellow postgraduate students and members of the Japanese Studies Community.
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Can a ‘Religion’ Be Translated as ‘Culture’? Tenrikyō’s Cultural Activities in Its Propagation in France – with Masato Kato
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18 March 2019
The Swedenborg Society, London
Masato Kato is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of Japanese Religions, SOAS University of London. He received a PhD (2018) from SOAS upon completing his doctoral research on the negotiation of cultural identity of Tenrikyo in relation to its propagation in France...
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Information day on education and Research in Japan
May 2019
Embassy of Japan, London
Targeted at university staff, it aims to provide information about programmes i teaching, studying and researching in Japan as well as network with relevent organisations.
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Europe Goes to Tokyo
21 June 2019
King Edward's Witley School, Surrey
A challenge event for Year 9 and 10 students learning French, German and Spanish and introducing them also to Japanese. Theme will be the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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Nihongo Cup 2019
22 June 2019
>Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, University of Oxford
Nihongo Cup, the Japanese Speech Contest for Secondary School students, is accepting applications across three categories: Key Stage 3, Pre-GCSE Key Stage 4/5, and Post GCSE Key Stage 4 and 5...
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Europe Goes to Tokyo
24 June 2019
University of Nottingham, Nottingham
A challenge event for Year 9 and 10 students learning French, German and Spanish and introducing them also to Japanese. Theme will be the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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JET programme predeparture orientation and reception 2019
July 2019
Embassy of Japan, London
Travel advice and Japanese language sessions followed by a reception with invited guests.
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MEXT scholarship predeparture orientation and reception 2020
March 2020
Embassy of Japan, London
Presentations by outgoing scholars and a reception with alumni and invited guests.
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Information day on education and Research in Japan 2020
May 2020
Embassy of Japan, London
Targeted at university staff, it aims to provide information about programmes i teaching, studying and researching in Japan as well as network with relevent organisations.
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JET programme predeparture orientation and reception 2020
July 2020
Embassy of Japan, London
Travel advice and Japanese language sessions followed by a reception with invited guests.
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