Many thanks to Professors Hiroki Habuka and Brendt Mittelstadt for joining us today to give us an insight into the state of AI governance and policy in the UK, EU and Japan, along with suggestions for future regulatory frameworks

It's with profound sadness that we share this post about JAA Stockwin, who passed away on 7/1. He took part in many Daiwa Foundation events over the years & was on the Daiwa Scholarship interview panel. A fabulous academic & a kind & generous man, we'll miss him! www.nissan.ox.ac.uk/article/arth...

Japanese Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble KODO are back on 6 and 7 March with Luminance for 2026, bringing their theatrical and soul-stirring rhythm to the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall! serious.org.uk/events/kodo-2

Join multippl for 'Being Both', a talk by documentary filmmaker @meguminishikura.bsky.social on the issue of mixed identity and dual citizenship in Japan Date and time: 3 January 2026, 7pm - 9pm Location: Matcha Mochi at the Brew, London, EC1V 1NR More info here: www.multippl.com/event/being-...

Holder of/completing a degree comprising at least 50% Japanese Studies? 🎌 Plans for UK- or Japan-based postgraduate Japan-related study in any field?🧑‍🎓 Then check out the Daiwa Scholarship in Japanese Studies! Deadline: 29 January 2026 More info: dajf.org.uk/scholarships...

Kathleen Reilly, #DaiwaScholarships alumna, has a solo exhibition on in Tokyo on until 14 December! "Uncovering Functionality" www.tokyoartbeat.com/en/events/-/...

Around 500 people marched in Tokyo on 1 Dec to demand Russia’s return of the Northern Territories. 23 members of parliament joined the annual march. news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/1d6...

Apply by 15 January 2026: Applications are invited for a 5-year, fixed term position of Assistant Professor in Japanese Visual Culture in the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Cambridge, starting on 1 September 2026. www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...

Looking forward to 'Civilisations: Rise and Fall'. Two Daiwa Scholarship alumni will feature: Dr Christopher Harding, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Edinburgh University & Edmund de Waal, artist and writer: www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

Serious, producers of the London Jazz Festival are collaborating with the Embassy of Japan for a special day celebrating Japanese Jazz on 22 Nov. All are welcome at The Jazz Social for a vibrant programme of music, culture, and connection: efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/celebrating-...

Last chance/day to see work by Daiwa Scholarships alumnus Carl Randall at 'The Distinctive Eye: Singular Voices in British Painting' at Panter & Hall Gallery, Pall Mall London, until 21 Nov 2025. The show is open today until 6pm! www.panterandhall.com

🚨Upcoming deadline! UK citizen? Don't forget to apply for a Daiwa Scholarship by 4 Dec 2025 for a chance to 🇯🇵 Spend a year learning Japanese 🏡 Experience a one-month homestay 🏢 Do a six-month work placement All in Japan! More info here: dajf.org.uk/scholarships...

The artist and author and Daiwa Scholarships alumnus, Edmund de Waal has curated the first major exhibition of acclaimed Danish ceramicist Axel Salto (1889 – 1961), considered one of the greatest masters of 20th-century ceramic art! 22 November to 4 May. hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/pla...

A big thank you to Dr Daisuke Adachi and Professor Hugh Whittaker for joining us this afternoon to discuss the impact of Donald Trump’s tariff policy on the Japanese economy. Many thanks to our audience as well for joining and enabling a rich Q&A session!

🚨Upcoming deadline! UK citizen? Don't forget to apply for a Daiwa Scholarship by 4 Dec 2025 for a chance to 🇯🇵 Spend a year learning Japanese 🏡 Experience a one-month homestay 🏢 Do a six-month work placement All in Japan! More info here: dajf.org.uk/scholarships...

Many thanks to Professor Jiro Yoshida and Dr Filipa Sá for joining us today for an enlightening discussion concerning the housing situation in the UK and Japan Thank you as well to everyone who joined and shared their thoughts!

The book "Strange Pictures," written by the completely anonymous author Uketsu, has been shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2025. Read our interview with the enigmatic writer and YouTuber from earlier this year.

Tokyo’s Board of Education has drafted guidelines aimed at protecting teachers from irrational requests and abusive behaviors from parents, from limiting the duration of meetings to having a lawyer handle complaints.

Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at the British Museum's upcoming sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors - 3 February to 4 May 2026. www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/...

Daiwa Scholarships alumnus and artist, Carl Randall features in two exhibitions opening this month. The first exhibition opens on 11 November. The Distinctive Eye: Singular Voices in British Painting at Panter & Hall Gallery, Pall Mall London, 11 to 21 November 2025 dajf.org.uk/news/daiwa-s...

On Tues 18 Nov from 12:00pm – 1:15pm (UK time) we will be hosting a webinar with Daisuke Adachi (Associate Professor of Economics at Aarhus University), moderated by Prof Hugh Whittaker (Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies). For more information & to book your place: dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...

Many thanks to Professors Koichi Nakano and @linushagstrom.bsky.social for joining us today for a fascinating discussion about Japan's security policy in the context of rising geopolitical tensions

Now in its fifth edition, Noh Reimagined invites audiences to explore the power of Noh through rare classical performances. A crowdfunding campaign is in place to sustain Noh Reimagined 2025, ensuring this project continues to inspire for years to come. dajf.org.uk/news/noh-rei...

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Fancy 🇯🇵 A year learning Japanese? 🏡 A month with a Japanese host family? 🏢 Six months of Japanese work experience? All in Japan? Then apply for a Daiwa Scholarship here! dajf.org.uk/scholarships...

In her first speech to parliament as PM, Takaichi describes Russia’s military activity, along with that of China & DPRK, as a “serious concern”. www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZ...

Japan is planning to open a dedicated visa centre in Moscow to handle the large increase in demand from Russians for tourist visas to visit Japan.

Sumo — a sport based on collisions — is set to have one of its most impactful ever weeks on the western consciousness as a showcase event gets underway at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Upcoming talk on HIV and AIDS in Japan by Dr Mark Pendleton on 20 Oct - organised by the Japan Society London This will be an important and fascinating talk as the historical and contemporary impact of HIV and AIDS in Japan are not popularly very well known. www.japansociety.org.uk/event?event=...

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Hāfu2Hāfu is a project created by Japanese-Belgian photographer Tetsuro Miyazaki. Alongside the portraits of hāfu from 100+ countries are pressing questions related to identity posed directly to the viewer by each sitter. 16-30 Oct @ The Cashbah, London W1W 8BS dajf.org.uk/news/hafu2ha...

Upcoming Webinar | 'The Housing Crisis in the UK and Japan' with Professor Jiro Yoshida and Dr Filipa Sá Thursday 13 November 08:00am - 09:15am (US Eastern) 13:00pm - 14:15pm (UK) 22:00pm - 23:15pm (Japan) Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/the-ho...

Upcoming Webinar | 'Memories of War' with Gill Webber, Meiro Koizumi, Sayuri Kose and Jonathan Watkins Friday 7 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan) Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/memori...

Fan of Okinawan craftsmanship? Then check out the free event programme, 'Okinawan Kogei', in Norwich Exhibition: 29 Oct to 1 Nov 2025 - The Crypt Gallery, Norwich Workshop: 1 Nov, 10am/2:30pm - Norwich University of the Arts Lecture: 3 Nov, Duke St Lecture Theatre, 5pm

A big thank you to Ben Jones from the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum for joining us yesterday evening to share details of the Arboretum's collaboration with Toyama Botanical Garden and other Japan-related projects, as well as of the work behind flora conservation.

Upcoming Webinar | 'The Impact of Donald Trump's Tariffs on the Japanese Economy' with Dr Daisuke Adachi and Professor Hugh Whittaker Tuesday 18 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan) Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...

Upcoming Webinar | 'Japan's Security Policy in a New Era of Geopolitical Tensions' with @knakano1970.bsky.social and @linushagstrom.bsky.social Tuesday 4 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan) Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/japans...

The editors of 'Diversifying Accountability: Exploring #Nikkei Struggles for Memory and Redress Around the Globe' seek proposals from prospective authors for chapters in this upcoming scholarly book. Proposals are to be submitted by 13 October. More information: dajf.org.uk/news/call-fo...

🚨Last day to submit your Daiwa Grant or Award application! Deadline: today at 11:59pm Open to individuals and institutions based in the UK or Japan More info here: dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...

🚨Don't forget to submit your Daiwa Grant or Award application by 11:59pm tomorrow! Open to individuals & institutions in the UK & Japan across the arts, humanities, sciences & more. More info here: t.co/VxB8JqatBL

Former Daiwa Scholar, Gareth Mattey is the dramaturg for this piece, taking place on Saturday 29 November as part of this year's Noh Reimagined: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/con...

A big thank you to Dr Naomi Hashimoto and @profjanegreen.bsky.social for joining us this afternoon and giving us an insight into the factors contributing to the rise of far-right populism in Japan and the UK, respectively. Many thanks to everyone who joined today, too!

As part of Noh Reimagined 2025 curator Gina Buenfeld-Murley and Daiwa Scholarships alumnus @drchrisharding.bsky.social will discuss ‘Bashō’ (Plantain Tree) by Konparu Zenchiku (1405–1470), ahead of its first-ever performance outside Japan. Fri, 28 Nov at 6pm: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...

🚨Grants and Awards application deadline next Tuesday! Open to individuals & institutions in the UK & Japan across arts, humanities, sciences & more More info here: dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...

JAPAN MATSURI, the UK’s much-loved and biggest annual festival of Japanese culture and food, will return to Trafalgar Square on Sunday, 21 September from 10am to 8pm! japanmatsuri.com

Many thanks to Professor Thomas French, Dr Philip Shetler-Jones and Dr Ra Mason for joining us yesterday evening to present on their contributions to a new book, 'New Perspectives on Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners'.

Upcoming Seminar |🌸'Celebrating the Flora of Japan' with Ben Jones, Arboretum Curator at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum Tuesday 7 October, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/celebr...