Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies Graduate Conference: The Future of Japanese Studies, Friday 6 March

The Centre for Japanese Studies at the University of East Anglia warmly invites participants to attend the Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies Graduate Conference: The Future of Japanese Studies, to be held in hybrid format on Friday, 6 March 2026 (9:00–17:15) at UEA (New Science Building 0.01) and online. Supported by the Toshiba International Foundation, this event providesContinue reading “Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies Graduate Conference: The Future of Japanese Studies, Friday 6 March”

Book launch and lecture “Why are we in Okinawa? A History of Violence”, Thursday 5 March

Thursday 5 March, 20266:00pm GMT – 7:15pm GMT This event is run by the Centre for Japanese Studies and generously supported by the Toshiba International Foundation. The event will be held in hybrid format (JSC LT 0.01, UEA and online) and will be followed by a reception. About the Talk Journalist Jon Mitchell discusses his new book Why Are WeContinue reading “Book launch and lecture “Why are we in Okinawa? A History of Violence”, Thursday 5 March”

Hiroshima’s Transwar and the architecture of Memory and Forgetting

Tuesday 4 March, 20254:30pm GMT – 5:30pm GMT In-person lecture in the Town Close Auditorium at Norwich Castle Museum.50 min lecture.Doors open at 16:15.Free and open to all, booking essential. Please email sisjac@sainsbury-institute.org to book your place. Instructions on how to reach the venue can be found here. This lecture is organised by the Sainsbury Institute for the Study ofContinue reading “Hiroshima’s Transwar and the architecture of Memory and Forgetting”

Call for Applications: Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies Conference, 3-7 March, Norwich

Thanks to the generous support of the Toshiba International Foundation, the Centre for Japanese Studies at the University of East Anglia is delighted to announce a week-long in-person residential conference aimed at advanced undergraduate and masters level students and those considering postgraduate studies in Japan-related fields, from 3-7 March 2025. The conference will take place inContinue reading “Call for Applications: Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies Conference, 3-7 March, Norwich”

Japan in 2024: In Conversation with Bill Emmott and Paul Madden

Friday 16 February 2024 11:00 – 12:30 QUEENS 1.03 Lecture Theatre, University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ Join us for this special event as we explore the current state of Japan in 2024, including Japanese politics, international relations, relations with the UK, and current social issues affecting Japan. We are delighted to be joined byContinue reading “Japan in 2024: In Conversation with Bill Emmott and Paul Madden”