Research Cooperation Programs

The Center conducts a variety of programs to promote and assist Japan-related research.

Nichibunken Mokuyo Seminar

Conducted as a part of research cooperation activities, the purpose of this seminar is to provide opportunities for researchers to communicate with one another. Held the third Thursday of each month.

Nichibunken Evening Seminar

This seminar, presented by foreign researchers in English, covers a wide range of subjects relating to Japan. It is intended for both Japanese scholars and scholars from abroad and held the first Thursday of each month.

Mini Symposia

Scholars from other institutions and specialists join Nichibunken faculty for presentations, reports, and discussion on a particular theme.

Lectures

Guest speakers, from both Japan and abroad, are periodically invited to present their research at Nichibunken.

Nichibunken Forum

A monthly lecture/discussion program in Japanese by visiting scholars from overseas. Each Forum is complete in itself, allowing the program to cover a wide range of themes relating to Japan. Since 1987, the Forum's objective has been to provide foreign researchers with the opportunity to present reports and to exchange ideas with their counterparts in Japan.