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 […]

[U.S.-Japan Council and Houston Community College] Japan Texas Career Fair

Houston Community College 5601 West Loop South, Houston, United States

Saturday, September 28, 2019 Houston Community College 5601 West Loop South, Houston TX 77081 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Free to attendees and job seekers The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is a collaborating exhibitor for this event The U.S.-Japan Council, in a collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Houston Community […]

[SMU Asian Studies] Seeking Asylum in Japan

SMU Heroy Hall 1153 3225 Daniel Avenue, Dallas, TX, United States

Seeking Asylum in Japan: An Oral Narrative Approach to Asylum Seekers' Experiences in Tokyo A talk by David H. Slater (Sophia University, Tokyo) and Robin O’Day (U. Of North Georgia) Japan has positioned itself in paradoxical ways on the issue of refugees. Although it accepts and ultimately resettles very few refugees domestically, it is one […]

[Japan Society New York] Typhoon Hagibis Relief

JAPAN RELIEF FUND: DONATE NOW Japan Society established the 2019 Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund on October 16, 2019 to provide financial support to organizations assisting those who were impacted by Typhoon Hagibis. With the exception of 3% to cover credit card donations, one hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions will support relief and recovery work in places […]

Trumpet Concert with Kana Madarame

Kawai Piano Gallery 601 W. Plano Pkwy , Plano, TX

Join us for an evening of music and culture with Kana Madarame at the Kawai Piano Gallery on October 18th! This is a unique and rare opportunity you won't want to miss! Kana set up Project KANA~harmonize with infinity~, which aims to build a bridge between different cultures. This musical project has brought her to […]