Historian and author Prof Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan’s ramen culture. From postwar noodle stalls to regional ramen, he uncovers how a humble bowl became a global icon. This documentary is now available to watch on the NHK World Website for one year. Watch via the link below
Unless otherwise stated, talks this term will start at 17.00 in Room 8/9 in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. The Japanese Studies Group at the University of Cambridge gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation towards this seminar series. To receive updates on talks please send a request to be added … More East Asia Seminar Series, Michaelmas Term 2024
Translation and the Borders of Contemporary Japanese Literature: Inciting Difference Dr Young’s first monograph is out now. Read more about the book here: https://www.routledge.com/Translation-and-the-Borders-of-Contemporary-Japanese-Literature-Inciting/Young/p/book/9781032564869 Published by Routledge, the book is part of the Routledge Contemporary Japan Series
Professor Laura Moretti’s ongoing collaboration with rakugo star Shionharu was reported in the Japan Times over the weekend, read all about it below. We are delighted that this exciting and innovative project is receiving attention in Japan. Many thanks to Japanese at Cambridge alumna, Rosi Byard-Jones, for this excellent piece. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/05/28/stage/rakugo-cambridge-professor/
The latest issue of the Japan and the World Newsletter is now available to read here: We hope you enjoy reading about all the exciting things happening in the Japanese and Korean Studies subjects groups at the University of Cambridge. Feedback is always welcome, and if you have something you would like to share in … More Japan and the World Newsletter, Issue 18, April 2023
The Japanese Studies Group at the University of Cambridge is thrilled to announce a generous donation from Mitsubishi Corporation London Branch to support our Summer School in Early Modern Japanese Palaeography. Over the years Mitsubishi Corporation London Branch has been a key partner in supporting this world-leading programme, offering bursaries for attendees and sponsoring intellectual activities that complement … More Generous donation from Mitsubishi ensures continuation of Summer School in Early Modern Japanese Palaeography
The latest issue of the Japan and the World Newsletter is now available to read here: https://japanandtheworld.org/newsletters/ We hope you enjoy reading about all the exciting things happening in the Japanese and Korean Studies subjects groups at the University of Cambridge. Feedback is always welcome, and if you have something you would like to share … More Japan and the World Newsletter, Issue 16, June 2022
The Department of East Asian Studies, within the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge, seeks to appoint a 3-year, fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Training Associate in Japanese Studies. The post will start in September 2022 and last until August 2025, due to the post being a traineeship. This position is … More Job Vacancy: Postdoctoral Research Training Associate
A new episode of the SCAS Talks Podcast Series is now available:Barak Kushner: “What do war crimes trials in East Asia tell us about the history of justice?” Prof Barak Kushner discusses the international political drivers and motivations behind war crimes trials in East Asia, beyond merely the pursuit of justice, and why this matters … More Prof Barak Kushner “What do war crimes trials in East Asia tell us about the history of justice?”
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