Upcoming Events
The Institute for Japanese Studies hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year. We also maintain a list of Japan-related events offered by other orangizations in Ohio on our calendar. Some of our programs occur annually, while others are one-time events. Our programs range from hosting Japanese studesnts and teachers, and arranging for them to study American culture, to lectures and seminars abouts a variety of topics related to Japan.
- September 14, 2008
Clintonville Tour of Homes - Featuring a home with a beautiful Japanese Garden.
- September 20, 2008
Constitutional revision in Japan - Security in East Asia and the U.S.This symposium will explore the ways that the Constitution of Japan, and especially Article 9 (the war renunciation clause), has shaped postwar geopolitics in Asia, the current heated debate in Japan over changing the Constitution and resurgent nationalism, and the implication of constitutional revision for American security in East Asia and in the world.
- September 6 AND October 4, 2008
Columbus Crew Soccer game with JASCO - Come watch your Columbus Crew take on New England then
come back to black out the Galaxy on 10/4.David Beckham is coming to Columbus on October 4, 2008. You can only see him and the Galaxy play if you purchase tickets to a second game as well as the Galaxy game. JASCO is providing this opportunity at a discount. Please follow the link to the flyer for all the details.
- October 7-9, 2008
9th National Outreach Scholarship Conference - Innovation and Leadership for EngagementAll online registrations must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on October 1, 2008. After this date, you may continue to use the printable form. Please call the conference planner at 814-863-5100 for information about on-site check-in; if space permits, you may register for an additional $30.
- November 11 to December 19, 2008
Masayuki Miyajima: New Works - Dublin Arts Center gallery
Recent Events
- Health Fair at the Dayton Asain Festival - August 23, 2008
- Host Family Opportunities - See below for specific dates
- Host Company Opportunities in the Saitama-Ohio Internship Program - July 16 - August 22, 2008
- English Conversation Partner Opportunities - See below for the specific dates
- Capture the Moment - April 25 - July 25, 2008
- Schnormeier Gardens Free Annual Open House - June 14 and June 15, 2008
- This is a wonderful opportunity to see these beautiful gardens which are rarely open to the public.
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- Asian Festival 2008 - May 24 and 25
- OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety & Health Training Course - May 21 and 22
- JASCO 10th annual golf outing fundraiser - May 20, 2008
- Japan Spring Festival - Sunday, May 18, 2008
- "The History of Shojo Manga (Girls Comics) in Japan"by Dr. Deborah Shamoon - Friday, May 16,2008
- East Asian Studies and Institute of Japanese Studies Lecture Series - The History of Popular Culture in Japan.
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- Chase Foreign Exchange Seminar - May 12 in Columbus, May 13 in Dayton, May 14 in Lexinton KY and May 15 in Indianapolis IN
- Chase cordially invites you to join us for a Foreign Exchange Seminar, In English, Featuring Tohru Sasaki, Foreign Exchange Executive Director & Chief Strategist with JPMorgan Chase, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Ohio Global Summit - May 8, 2008
- Hanamizuki No Kai, 13th Annual Concert - May 4, 2008
- Dublin Taiko Group Gala - April 27 at 1 and 4pm