Studying in Japan
What makes Japanese universities unique? How do they differ from UK universities? What is it like to be a student in Japan? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in our talk show with British and Japanese students and alumni of Japanese Higher Education institutions.
15:15 – 16:00
Working in Japan
Mention of work in Japan tends to conjure up images of white-shirted salarymen working long hours. But what is working in Japan really like? Tom Mayes of the British Council Japan will discuss his experiences of working in Japan and Susan Meehan of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation will introduce the work possibilities offered by the JET Programme.
16:30 – 17:15
Regeneration of North East Japan
Professor Kijima, Vice-President of Tohoku University, will give a talk on the recovery of the regions affected by the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011. Tohoku University is located in one of the areas worst-hit by the disaster and Professor Kijima will talk about how his institution and region have fought back following the devastation.
17:45 – 18:30
Japan: an insider's perspective (from the outside)
Why does Japan continue to be so popular in spite of its recent difficulties? From manga to fashion, architecture to food, Japan remains a captivating country for people worldwide. London resident and architect Kazuya Yamazaki will discuss the enduring popularity of Japan as well as the latest trends and crazes sweeping the nation from the unique perspective of an insider looking in from the outside.
Booths
University Booths
1. Doshisha University
2. Hokkaido University
3. International Christian University
4. Keio University
5. Kyoto University
6. Kyushu University
7. Meiji University
8. Nagoya University
9. Osaka University
10. Rikkyo University
11. Ritsumeikan University
12. The University of Tokyo
13. Tohoku University
14. Tokyo Institute of Technology
15. Tokyo University of Science
16. University of Tsukuba
17. Waseda University
Other Booths
18. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)
19. Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation (also representing the JET Programme)
20. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
21. Information corner (includes materials on Sophia University)
