Stellenbosch University marked an exciting milestone this past weekend by hosting the 30th Japanese Film Festival, a first for the institution. From November 1st to 2nd, 2024, the Stellenbosch University Japan Centre, in collaboration with the Office of the Consul of Japan, brought Japanese cinema to life at the Neelsie Cinema. This unique festival immersed…
Author: Gerhard van Niekerk This is the fourth and final edition to a four-part series that discusses Japan’s fascinating evolution as a great power in East Asia. This series lays out the key themes in Japan’s foreign policy evolution from the Meiji Restoration, and the birth of modern Imperial Japan, to Japan’s contemporary pacifist role…
Author: Daniel Bugan The cooperative relationship between Japan and South Africa came under the spotlight during a lecture by His Excellency Mr Shigeru Ushio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho. The lecture was hosted by Stellenbosch University’s Japan Centre on 18 October 2024. In his presentation entitled “Japanese Diplomacy…
Author: Gerhard van Niekerk This is the third edition to a four-part series that discusses Japan’s fascinating evolution as a great power in East Asia. This series will lay out the key themes in Japan’s foreign policy evolution from the Meiji Restoration, and the birth of modern Imperial Japan, to Japan’s contemporary pacifist role in…
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted the fourth Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chair lecture which featured a panel of highly accomplished international scholars. The lecture was facilitated through SU’s Japan Centre in collaboration with JICA, and took place on 29 August 2024. The JICA Chair Lecture is a global lecture series that brings together experts…
Author: Gerhard van Niekerk There is a widely circulated quip of unknown origin in the field of macroeconomics that generalises the world economy as follows: “Throughout history there have been only four kinds of economies in the world: advanced, developing, Japan, and Argentina.”[1] Japan is one of the only economies where wages and the prices…
Author: Inge Odendaal As the countdown to the 6th South Africa-Japan University Forum (SAJU 6) continues, anticipation and excitement are building for the event, which will be hosted by Stellenbosch University (SU) from 27 to 29 August 2024. The forum aims to facilitate the sharing of ideas and the development of relationships among participants and…
A Guide to SAJU 6’s Themes and Parallel Breakout Sessions Author: Inge Odendaal The 6th South Africa-Japan University Forum (SAJU 6) is more than a platform to share research – it is a dynamic event where scholars from different fields gather to think and discuss how best to tackle global challenges. This year, the forum…
Author: Hannelie Booyens A fascinating perspective on the media landscape came to light during a recent lecture by a Japanese media expert at Stellenbosch University (SU). The third JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Chair Lecture was hosted by Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC) on 9 July 2024 and featured an insightful contribution by Dr Hayashi…
Join us at the 6th South Africa-Japan University Forum (SAJU 6) from 27 to 29 August 2024 at Stellenbosch University! This forum fosters collaboration between South African and Japanese universities, focusing on various themes and offering numerous opportunities for engagement and discussion. This year’s theme is “Fostering Sustainable Partnerships in Research, Innovation, and Impact.” SAJU…