Book Launch: Man’yōshū and the Imperial Imagination in Early Japan
On Thursday, September 25 we welcome Torquil Duthie, Associate Professor of Japanese literature at the University of California, Los Angeles to present on his new book Man’yōshū and the Imperial Imagination in Early Japan (Brill, 2014).
PAST CJR Lunchtime Lecture Series Selected
The UBC Centre for Japanese Research (CJR) Lunchtime Lecture Series presents a lineup of stimulating talks from scholars and graduate students on a wide variety of Japan-related research topics. All talks are free and open to the UBC community.
JSAC 2010 Annual Conference
The annual conference of the Japanese Studies Association of Canada (JSAC) is the only national level meeting bringing together a wide range of scholars from Canada and other countries, such as Japan and the United States. The meeting provides a valuable and unique scholarly gathering of Japanese studies in Canada.
Other Events and Screenings
“Japanese Politics and Economy: What Course Should Japan Take?” Katsuyuki Yakushiji Senior Staff Writer, Asahi Shimbun Annual Meeting, Japan Studies Association of Canada Program (PDF) Film Screening “Campaign” by Kazuhiro SODA “Constructing Successful Societies: Social Changes and Policy Innovations in Canada, Japan, and South Korea” A Canada-Japan-Korea Social Policy Research Collaboration Workshop
Conference: Japanese and Canadian Research into Immigration and Foreign Workers
(Supported by the Japan Foundation) Nov. 18-21, 2009 Room 120, C.K. Choi Building, 1855 West Mall ORGANIZED BY: DAVID EDGINGTON, GEOGRAPHY, UBC Presenters will include: Atsuko Abe, Oberlin College; Yasushi Iguchi, Kwansei Gakuin University; Atsushi Kondo, Meijo University; Stephen Nagy, Waseda University; Gerry Pratt, UBC; Glenda Roberts, Waseda University; Leonie Sandercock, UBC; Yuko Shibata, UBC; […]
The Maiden at Dojoji Temple: Performance Interpretations
22nd Oct 2015 6pm
On October 22 the Department of Asian Studies co-hosted a lecture and demonstration by professional kabuki actor Gankyo Nakamura.
On October 22 the Department of Asian Studies co-hosted a lecture and demonstration by professional kabuki actor Gankyo Nakamura.
The Maiden at Dōjōji Temple: Performance Interpretations
22nd Oct 2015 6pm
Join us for an introduction to the performance styles of modern kabuki stars Sakata Tōjūrō and Bandō Mitsugorō X.
Join us for an introduction to the performance styles of modern kabuki stars Sakata Tōjūrō and Bandō Mitsugorō X.
CJR 15th Anniversary Special Events
Over the course of 2007, CJR along with its sister-centres in the Institute of Asian Research is planning to hold a series of events to commemorate its 15th anniversary, to celebrate accomplishments over the past 15 years, and to look toward the future in mapping out the trajectory of research on Japan at UBC.
Press Start Gaming Conference
27th -28th Feb 2015
Where scholars, players , and designers come together to discuss Japanese videogames and gaming culture.
Where scholars, players , and designers come together to discuss Japanese videogames and gaming culture.