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Help (Not) Wanted: Immigration Politics in Japan

John G. Tower Center for Political Studies Carr Collins Hall, Room 227, 3300 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

Overview: Why has Japan’s immigration policy remained so restrictive, especially in light of economic, demographic, and international political forces that are pushing Japan to admit more immigrants? Michael Strausz will answer this question by drawing on insights from nearly two years of intensive field research in Japan. Ultimately, he will argue that Japan’s immigration policy […]

[GDAACC] Women’s Business Conference

Omni Park West 1590 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, United States

Inspire, Engage, Educate and Empower Women to become better leaders of tomorrow Please join the Greater Dallas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce for this event, entitled "Where there is a Woman in Leadership, There is a Way," featuring an interactive panel with trailblazers and networking with power leaders. For more information, contact Susan at susan@gdaacc.com or […]

Understanding Religious Nationalism in Japan: Dispatches from the Field

John G. Tower Center for Political Studies Carr Collins Hall, Room 227, 3300 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

Overview: Japan routinely ranks as one of the world’s least religious countries, whereas few as one in ten survey respondents self-identify as having religious faith. It is, therefore, striking to note the apparent influence religions and religion-inspired ideologues exert on Prime Minister Abe Shinzō and his governing coalition. In this talk, McLaughlin will draw on […]

2020 Japan Currents Symposium

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, United States

Summer 2020 will mark the second time Japan hosts the Summer Olympic Games and baseball will return as an Olympic sport, after a 12-year hiatus. Baseball has long been a common language between the U.S. and Japan, and the countries have arguably the world's two most recognizable professional leagues. Baseball is also big business with players like the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani influencing multi-million-dollar marketing deals and Dallas-based HKS designing a new $530 million dollar stadium in Kitahiroshima, near Sapporo. Join us for a conversation with two expert panels of executives, players, and historians on the economic and diplomatic importance of baseball within U.S.-Japan relations.

[ONLINE EVENT] COVID-19 & Global Business: Front-Line Updates from China, Japan & Italy

About the event A program presented by  the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati, the Midwest USA Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati. The COVID-19 Pandemic is having major impacts on businesses and individuals around the world. We will hear how businesses based in China, Japan, and […]

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