How Japan dealt with the Trump Shock: Japan-U.S. relations and its implications to East Asia

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

Overview: The 2016 U.S. Presidential election was a shock to the entire world, including Japan. Yet, Japan maintains a stronger relationship with the U.S. under Trump compared to other western-style democracies and traditional allies. Why does Japan fare so well in its dealings with Trump and will this trend continue or reverse? Join Dr. Toshihiro […]

Persona Non Grata Film Screening

UT Dallas Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building 3021, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, United States

The Jewish Community Center of Dallas presents Persona Non Grata in partnership with the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at UTD, AJC Dallas, Consulate-General of Japan, Japan America Society.   About the Film This is the story of Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who believed in doing all he could for the benefit of his beloved […]

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 […]

[Asia Society Texas Center in Houston] Tsuruya Kōkei: Modern Kabuki Prints Revised & Revisited

Asia Society of Texas Center in Houston 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

OVERVIEW: The Asia Society Texas Center in Houston is celebrating the 30th anniversary of contemporary Japanese kabuki print artist Tsuruya Kōkei's first solo show in America. Through the use of fragile materials, blended with the dynamic images of traditional Japanese Kabuki, Kōkei blends tradition with innovation to create truly unique works. This exhibition features all […]

[TCU] Food, Peace, and Reconciliation – Lecture with Tomoko Arakawa

Palko Hall, Room 130 3000 Bellaire Drive North, Fort Worth, TX, United States

Please join the TCU Department of Political Science, AddRan College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Asian Studies, and the John V. Roach Honors College  for a public lecture by Tomoko Arakawa on 9/23/19 at 5:30 PM in Palko 130. Tomoko Arakawa is a 2019-2020 TCU Global Innovator for her work as director of the […]