Vortrag am 12. Juli 2021, 14 Uhr CET „Japanese Colonization and Okinawan Diaspora Strategies: The Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival“ (Jane H. Yamashiro)

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This presentation argues that Okinawan diaspora strategies are different from Japanese diaspora strategies and can be understood as shaped by a history of Japanese colonization. Diaspora strategies generally refer to the policies of a homeland government to connect with and manage relationships with its diaspora (i.e., overseas populations). My talk will focus on the Worldwide...

Vortrag am 08. November 2021, 11.00 Uhr: „Reimagining International Students’ Social Engagement and Support in Japan During the Pandemic: The Role of Civil Society Groups“ (Polina Ivanova)

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The lecture will focus on the impact of the ongoing pandemic on international students in Japan and solutions offered by local civil society groups. As universities and governments are generally considered responsible for providing for international students’ wellbeing, there has been insufficient attention to alternative support providers, such as non-profit organisations (NPOs), peer support groups,...