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About CJS

The Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) promotes and disseminates research on Japan, fosters communication among diverse disciplines, and encourages new approaches in the understanding of Japan and its place in the world.

Founded in 1947, CJS is the oldest interdisciplinary center in the United States devoted exclusively to Japanese Studies. CJS is also part of The University of Michigan's East Asia U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center, along with the Center for Chinese Studies and the Center for Korean Studies.

CJS serves as a home to graduate students, faculty from a variety of disciplines and professional schools, visiting artists and scholars, and community organizations pursuing Japan-related interests and activities at the University of Michigan.

 

UPCOMING CJS WORKSHOP

"Japan's Long Nineteenth Century: An Interdisciplinary Workshop and Practicum" will be held at The University of Michigan (U-M) on June 7-12, 2010. Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students from U-M and other institutions, this workshop will be structured around a series of working papers drafted by the hosts and invited participants. In addition, hands-on work with material related to the study of 19th century Japan will take place at U-M's museums and libraries. For more information about the workshop and the December 1st application deadline, visit this website: http://19cjapan.ii.lsa.umich.edu/.  

CJS Publications Program

Founded in 1950, CJS's Publications Program publishes research on Japan. Works appear in three series (Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies, Michigan Papers in Japanese Studies, and Michigan Classics in Japanese Studies) and as nonseries publications. Click here for a link to the CJS Publications' website.

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