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Wed, 9 Sep 2026

Japan Update 2026

Join leading experts to explore Japan's economy, politics and foreign policy, and celebrate 50 years of the Australia–Japan partnership and its future direction.
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2026 Immersia: Postcards from Nara
2026 Immersia: Postcards from Nara
Mon, 14 Sep 2026

2026 Immersia: Postcards from Nara

Where a journey to Nara becomes your own postcard story

 
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2026 Immersia: Film Screening – The Making of a Japanese (2023)
2026 Immersia: Film Screening – The Making of a Japanese (2023)
Mon, 14 Sep 2026

2026 Immersia: Film Screening – The Making of a Japanese (2023)

Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki explores the roots of Japan’s famed social harmony in this documentary.
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Whaling Scene on the Coast of Gotō drawn by Hokusai from Wikipedia
Whaling Scene on the Coast of Gotō drawn by Hokusai from Wikipedia
Wed, 23 Sep 2026

Japanese food diplomacy and the United States: The cases of sugar and whale meat

This seminar is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. 
2026 Immersia: Anime & Games Trivia Night
2026 Immersia: Anime & Games Trivia Night
Thu, 24 Sep 2026

2026 Immersia: Anime & Games Trivia Night

Put your anime and gaming hat on, cos' it's trivia time!

 
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Wikimedia, Canva, The Conversation, CC BY-NC

Defining a ‘normal’ country: Japan’s long struggle between pacifism and the threats of a new era
This article was originally published in 'The Conversation' on July 31, 2026.
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Younghye holding the newly published Chi Myŏng-gwan's Diaries, Volume 1.
Younghye holding the newly published Chi Myŏng-gwan's Diaries, Volume 1.

Younghye Seo Whitney awarded PhD
Younghye Seo Whitney, Executive Committee member of the ANU Japan Institute, has been awarded a PhD at the School of Culture, History, and Language.
Arthur Stockwin
Arthur Stockwin

In Memoriam: Professor Arthur Stockwin
The Japan Institute is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Arthur Stockwin (1935 – 2026).
Lewis Tremayne

Natsukashii: A Master’s, Memories, and a Medal
For Lewis Tremayne, his journey through Japanese Studies at ANU is filled with warm, nostalgic memories of friendships, learning, and academic achievement.
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Japan Update

Shinkansen bullet train.
Photo by Syun Sft on Pixabay. Shinkansen bullet train.

Since 2013 the Japan Update has provided a comprehensive overview of Japan’s current economic and political landscape, and future directions.

See previous Japan Updates

ANU Japan Institute Seminar Series

Neon Japanese signs
Photo by Eddi Aguirre on Unsplash - Neon Japanese signs

The ANU Japan Institute Seminar Series showcases cutting-edge research by leading and emerging scholars based primarily in Australia and Japan.

See the 2021 - 2023 Seminar Series