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The Japan Society Review

The Japan Society Review is published on a quartely basis, both online and printed (members are entitled to receive a copy by post). Since the starting of the publication in 2006, each issue covers a selection of Japan-related books and films, as well as theatre and stage productions, tv series and exhibitions. Its purpose is to inform, entertain and encourage readers to explore the works for themselves.

The Japan Society Review is possible thanks to the work of volunteers who dedicated their time and expertise to help us to promote the learning and understanding of Japanese culture and society.

Japan Society Review writer Mike Sullivan wins the prestigious JFTC Essay Competition 2012

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Japan Society Review writer Mike Sullivan wins the prestigious JFTC Essay Competition 2012

We are proud to announce that Japan Society Review writer Mike Sullivan has won the prestigious Japan Foreign Trade Council Essay Competition 2012 with his article “Strategies for a Depopulating Japan ” A British Model and a Japanese Legacy. By Mike Sullivan

Sozai Cooking’S Cool Open Day

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Sozai Cooking’S Cool Open Day

This month saw the opening of a Japanese cookery school. The open day was well attended by many interested people as we were able to sample sushi and drinks while being entertained by traditional Japanese music. Review by Michael Sullivan with photos by Ali Muskett

The East India Company, Japan and the Globalising World – Derek Massarella

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The East India Company, Japan and the Globalising World – Derek Massarella

Lecture by Professor Derek Massarella Professor Derek Massarella of Chuo University spoke on the theme of globalising trade in the seventeenth century, using a wealth of period texts and citations. He detailed the [...] Review by Timon Screech

VICTIM SUPPORT – How to support a client involved in serious litigation in Japan?

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VICTIM SUPPORT – How to support a client involved in serious litigation in Japan?

If you were to assist a client involved in a serious litigation in Japan where you cannot communicate in English with the relevant authorities, how would you deal with it? The speaker will discuss [...]

Celebrating 50 years of Japanese Studies at the University of Sheffield

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Celebrating 50 years of Japanese Studies at the University of Sheffield

To celebrate half a century of achievement, former staff and students were invited to two special golden jubilee events hosted in collaboration with the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation at Daiwa House in London on Thursday 3 October 2013. Review by Sean Curtin

‘Haiku Prelude – Haiku Kami’ 2013 Exhibition

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‘Haiku Prelude – Haiku Kami’ 2013 Exhibition

By Carolina Khouri Haiku Prelude – Haiku Kami project is dedicated to the victims of the Great Eastern Tohoku Earthquake, 11 March 2011. An exhibition of the project in POSK Gallery in 2013 will mark a [...]

King James, the Shogun and Now: Celebrating 400 years of Japan-British Relations, 1613-2013

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King James, the Shogun and Now: Celebrating 400 years of Japan-British Relations, 1613-2013

Saturday 12 January 2013 marked four hundred years since a British ship sailed for Japanese waters to establish the first contact and start a mutually-beneficial relationship which prospers to this day. Japan400 Press Lunch is an occasion to celebrate Japan-British relations. Review by David Watts with photos by Sean Curtin

50th Anniversary of East Asian Studies at Leeds University

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50th Anniversary of East Asian Studies at Leeds University

September 2013 marked fifty years of the department of Chinese studies, now morphed into the East Asian Studies (EAS) Department. To properly celebrate its Golden Jubilee, the department set up a series of lectures, talks and activities. Review by Sean Curtin

In Conversation with Kazuo Ishiguro

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In Conversation with Kazuo Ishiguro

The Man Booker at Birkbeck, 7 November 2012 The evening’s talk was mainly about Never Let Me Go but touched other aspects of Ishiguro’s style of writing. Review by Susan Meehan

BRIGHTON JAPAN FESTIVAL 2012

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BRIGHTON JAPAN FESTIVAL 2012

An eight-day celebration of Japanese food, art and culture taking place in across Brighton in some of the most exciting venues the city has to offer.