27 February 2012
A Sociology of Japanese Youth: From Returnees to NEETs
‘A Sociology of Japanese Youth: From Returnees to NEETs’, edited by Professor Roger Goodman, Dr Yuki Imoto and Dr Tuukka Toivonen was launched at Daiwa Foundation Japan House.
Past Events
23 February 2012
Leadership in Central Banking
In this seminar, the second in the 2012 series ‘Leadership: People and Power in the UK and Japan’, we asked what lessons can be learnt from the Bank of Japan’s experience over the last two decades – and what central bankers in both countries should do next?
16 February 2012
Over the Parched Field
By Dr Simon Baker, Curator of Photography and International Art at the Tate Gallery, and the artist, of ‘Over the Parched Field’, Akiko Takizawa.
14 February 2012
Poetry reading: The Undying Day
Hans Brinckmann, author of ‘The Undying Day: Poems by Hans Brinckmann’, read a selection of his poems followed by translations by Hiromi Mizoguchi. There was also a discussion on the writing and translation of poetry.
24 January 2012
Leadership and History in the UK and Japan
This first seminar in the 2012 series, ‘Leadership: People and Power in the UK and Japan’, drew on examples from history to set the scene for a year-long discussion of leadership issues in both countries.
18 January 2012
Private View: Over the Parched Field by Akiko Takizawa
Akiko Takizawa is a Japanese artist based in London. The exhibition, ‘Over the Parched Field’, showcases a selection of Takizawa’s photographs since 2006, including new works made especially for the exhibition. This is Takizawa’s first solo show in London. The artist was introduced by Dr Simon Baker, Curator of Photography and International Art at the Tate Gallery.
1 January 2012
Leadership: People and Power in the UK and Japan
This year-long seminar series focuses on debates on leadership in the UK and Japan and the structures, systems and people that may contribute to change.
6 December 2011
Bite-Size: Miniature Textiles from Japan and the UK, by the exhibition curator Lesley Millar
Professor Lesley Millar, curator of Bite-Size: Miniature Textiles from Japan and the UK, discussed the projects in which she and the artists in the exhibition have collaborated.
1 December 2011
Under Eagle Eyes: Lithographs, Drawings and Photographs from the Prussian Expedition to Japan, 1860-61
‘Under Eagle Eyes: Lithographs, Drawings and Photographs from the Prussian Expedition to Japan, 1860-61’, edited by Sebastian Dobson and Sven Saaler, was launched at Daiwa Foundation Japan House.
29 November 2011
“Retiring” from the Global Economy? Challenges and implications for the UK and Japan
The 2011 Euro-area debt crisis has led us to question if we are again in a danger zone. This seminar considered the economic challenges for countries with aging populations such as the UK and Japan, and discussed structural policies that will overcome obstacles to future growth.
24 November 2011
Uncertain Futures: Charities and the State in the UK and Japan
In this final seminar of the series our speakers considered what the State can and can’t provide and the role of the charity sector in uncertain times.
8 November 2011
Professor Munakata’s British Museum Adventure
Dr Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere and Dr Rayna Denison introduced ‘Professor Munakata’s British Museum Adventure’. A unique compilation of ten beautifully drawn manga episodes, ‘Professor Munakata’s British Museum Adventure’ is the latest Professor Munakata story from leading Japanese artist, Hoshino Yukinobu.