5 October 2007
Seminar
Basho's Smirk - the Game of Haiku
This afternoon seminar will look at how haiku has become a global pastime with a competitive edge.
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19 September 2007
Seminar
Watchdogs and Constraints on Government in the UK and Japan
In an age of government watchdogs and regulatory bodies, the role of Parliament in challenging the work of the government is at the forefront of the democratic process.
More info17 September 2007
Seminar
Umami: the science of taste in Japanese cuisine
Umami, the fifth taste, was first identified as a taste in 1908 by Japanese scientist Dr Kikunae Ikeda while researching the strong flavour of seaweed broth.
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Seminar
The Future of Monarchy in the UK and Japan
Superficial comparisons between the UK and the Japan inevitably include references to the monarchy and the Emperor system.
More info21 June 2007
Seminar
Government-Media Relations in the UK and Japan
The role of the media in influencing public opinion can make or break a Government. Different approaches to briefing the press may be employed in the UK and Japan but, in both countries, the power of the media is an acknowledged force within political life.
More info23 May 2007
Seminar
People Power: The role of citizens’ groups in the UK and Japan
In exploring the dynamics of government and politics in the UK and Japan, the role of citizens’ groups is becoming more important in both countries. In the aftermath of the 1995 Kobe earthquake, Japan has seen the emergence of a wealth of voluntary organisations engaged in community action and acting as pressure groups to facilitate societal change.
More info26 April 2007
Seminar
Electoral Systems and Party Politics in the UK and Japan
During and after the next general election in the UK, there could well be renewed public attention given to electoral systems for parliamentary elections. In Japan, electoral system reform has reduced previous large discrepancies but urban areas remain relatively under-represented.
More info19 April 2007
Seminar
TOKYOPOP: Bringing Manga to the UK
Manga is now the fastest growing market in UK publishing. At the forefront of the manga revolution has been TOKYOPOP. The world’s largest manga publisher outside of Japan and the market leader in the US, this Los Angeles-based publisher established its UK operations in 2003.
More info4 April 2007
Seminar
The Floating Bridge: Tanka Poems in English
This seminar will explore the significance of classical tanka poetry in the context of Japanese culture and will consider the content and background of The Floating Bridge.
More info15 March 2007
Seminar
Fashion in Japan
After the USA, Japan is the second largest export market outside the EU for British fashion designers and companies. It is a highly competitive but generally very rewarding market.
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