Japan Studies Association of Canada

We are anticipating an educational and enjoyable weekend on the Niagara Peninsula at Brock University from Thursday evening, October 15.  You will see that Dave Telfer, Atsuko Hashimoto, Miya Narushima and their helpers have worked hard to arrange a terrific conference.   

The opening will feature remarks by several folks, including Japan’s Ambassador to Canada, who recently arrived in Ottawa.  Our AGM will be held Friday, in the middle of a busy day of panels. 

We all thank Gideon Fujiwara and his team at the University of Lethbridge for producing Proceedings from last year’s conference. 

Looking forward to seeing many of you at Brock University!

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Call for papers for the 2026 Japan Studies Association of Canada (October 15-18, 2026) is now open. This year’s theme is “Currents of Change: Navigating Beyond the Mist." Join us for the Japan Studies Association of Canada 2026 Conference in the stunning city of St Catharines, Ontario, in the midst of wine country hosted by Brock University — where academic excellence meets an unforgettable destination experience. Read the full article.