EAJS 2023: Religious Space
Religious Space: Power, Worship, and Image in Medieval Japan Room 6.60, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Blandijnberg 2, 9000, Gent Workshop description The formation of medieval Japanese culture had been profoundly affected by religion, predominantly Buddhism. This phenomenon led not only to the emergence of particular forms of medieval state rulership, but also gave structure […]
EAJS 2023 Artists in Residence
Artists In Residence Thomas Piercy, hichirikiLish Lindsey, ryūtekiFabio Rambelli, shō Programme Performers Kimono ExhibitionVANDENHOVE PaviljoenAugust 17, 14:00 Banshikichō no chōshi 盤渉調調子 – Fabio Rambelli, shō solo (Modal prelude in Banshikichō, equivalent to B dorian) Seigaiha 青海波 – Thomas Piercy, hichiriki – Lish Lindsey, ryūteki – Fabio Rambelli, shō Opening CeremonyAula AcademicaAugust 17, 16:00 Fabio Rambelli, […]
EAJS 2023 Opening keynote
Opening keynote: Asianization of Asian Studies and its impact on Japanese Studies Prof. Shigeto Sonoda, University of Tokyo Since the end of the Cold War, a new concept of “Global Asia” has emerged, triggered by growing attention to the path(s) of globalization. The gravity of Asia and its growing political and economic influence on the […]
EAJS 2023 Conference Grants
The EAJS applied for funds from the Toshiba International Foundation to support delegate attendance. Below, please find the application criteria. The availability of conference funding is contingent upon the approval of our application to the Toshiba International Foundation and cannot be guaranteed at this time. The rules and criteria for application are straightforward: ALL applications […]
Notes of Guidance for EAJS 2023 Section Convenors
Timeline (backwards from the conference date) CONFERENCE: 17-20 August 2023 SAME YEAR AS THE CONFERENCE: By the end of July (TBC): Convenors should send details of special requirements for their section (technical equipment, etc.) to NomadIT. All lecture rooms will be equipped with a PC and digital projector, as well as a camera and microphone […]
