The Center for Japanese Research Meets the Ambassador of Canada to Japan!
Pictured from Left to Right: Mana Murakami, Mo Gasmi, Professor Yves Tiberghien, Ambassador of Canada to Japan Ian McKay, Mei Terasawa, Uno Kakegawa. On January 9 2023, research assistants from the Center for Japanese Research had the exciting opportunity to meet Ian McKay, the Ambassador of Canada to Japan at the Asia Pacific Foundation. The […]
Japanese Canadians Honoured in Mayne Island Newsletter
Japanese Canadians were featured on the front page and lead article of the MayneLiner Magazine, the monthly community newspaper distributed across Mayne Island, BC. This feature comes in response to a field visit sponsored by the Center for Japanese Research, Mayne Island Museum and the Mayne Island Japanese Memorial Garden, which explored the Japanese-Canadian heritage […]
Decoding G20 Indonesia Summit
Thursday, November 17, 5-6:30 PM (8-9:30 PM EST; 18 Nov 8-9:30 AM WIB; 18 Nov 10-11:30 AM JST) Location: Virtual Speakers: Alan S Alexandroff/ Director of the Global Summitry Project and teaches at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, the University of Toronto Colin Bradford/ Nonresident Senior Fellow of the Global […]
The Politics of the Kishida Cabinet in the Post-Abe Era
Please view the recording of our event here: Monday, November 14, 5-6:30 pm (East Coast Time: 8pm-930pm / Japan Time: Nov 15 at 10am) Location: Virtual Speakers: Takako Hikotani/ Professor, Gakushuin University Rieko Kage/ Professor, University of Tokyo David Leheny/ Professor, Waseda University Kenneth McElwain/ Professor, University of Tokyo Harukata Takenaka/ Professor, National Graduate Institute […]
Mind the Gap: Digital Trade Explosion vs Fragmented Data Governance
Time: December 6, 5:00-6:30 PM Location: Virtual Speakers: Stephanie Honey, Managing Director, Honey Consulting Professor Susan Aaronson, Director of Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub, Elliot School of International Affairs Professor Henry Gao, Singapore Management University Professor Kyung Shin “KS” Park, Korea University; founder of Open Net Korea Masahiro Kawai, Professor, University of Tokyo, […]
Centre for Study of Democratic Institutions and Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research: Student and Research Showcase
Date: October 27, 2022 | 5:00-6:30 PM PST Location: Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 Northwest Marine Drive Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Please join us for our showcase on the collaboration between the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institution (CSDI) and the Centre for Japanese Research (CJR). You will hear from our current student […]
Reflecting on Fukushima a Decade Later: Its Past, Present, and Future Challenges
Vancouver Mokuyokai Society will host a Zoom event, with the support of the Canada Japan Society of British Columbia (CJSBC). Date: Friday, September 30, 2022 Time: PST 16:30 – 18:00 Venue: Via ZOOM from Fukushima, Japan RSVP: Email mokuyokaisociety@gmail.com After registration, a Zoom link will be sent to you. Guest speaker: William Douglas […]
A Conversation with Yū Miri | “Minamisōma Medley”: Weaving Together Voices from Fukushima
柳美里対談 「南相馬メドレー 」 福島から声をつむぐ Facilitated by Dr. Fuyubi Nakamura Time: Wednesday, October 5, 5–7pm Venue: Auditorium, Asian Centre at UBC, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 This is a bilingual event in English and Japanese. Recording of the event is available below: It is a free event and all are welcome […]
Can Elections Survive the Digital Age?
Date and time: October 18, 2022 – 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM PST Watch Recording of the event here: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KqZ4Ky-bQA[/youtube] High-level panel on digital disruptions in democratic elections, with experts on Brazil, Kenya, the Philippines, and South Korea. The Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research, in partnership with the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, is […]
Learning About the Japanese-Canadian Heritage And History In BC
On Sept 2, 2022, the descendants of Japanese Canadians displaced during the Second World War gathered in front of the Mayne Island Museum. Joining them were current island residents who wished to share their connection to the island. The Centre for Japanese Research, Mayne Island Museum, and the Mayne Island Japanese Memorial Garden brought this […]