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Thu, 4 Dec 2025

A feminist analysis of disordered eating in Japan

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

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Za Kabuki Open Rehearsal - Immersia 2024

The Stage of a Thousand Faces

Painted faces, thunderous stomps, and timeless stories — Kabuki brings centuries of Japanese theatre to life.

Street view in Japan by Alex Knight on Unsplash

Simon Avenell: A History of Postwar Japan: Recovery, Prosperity and Transformation

We are delighted to announce the publication of "A History of Postwar Japan: Recovery, Prosperity and Transformation" by Professor Simon Avenell, Director of the ANU Japan Institute.

Award Recipient William Loughton at the Inaugural Carol Hayes Memorial Prize 2024

From Classroom to Kanto: Bridging Cultures with Language

Meet William Loughton, Recipient of the Carol Hayes Memorial Prize 2024

A landscape around the EUI

Tomoko at the European University Institute

One year fellowship at the European University Institute (EUI).

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.

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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