Europe Japan Research Centre

18/09/2026

Ready for pre-order (or recommending to your library) and shipping in early October!
The Routledge Handbook of Japanese Aesthetics
including the chapter “From Yūgen to Yūgenism: Translating the Japanese Sublime in Contemporary Art” by Verity Lane and the EJRC's own Jason Danely.

17/09/2026

Another great lineup of speakers and events down the road!

The schedule for the Nissan Seminar in Japanese Studies, which begins on Thursday 15th October!

08/06/2026

Next week! At Oxford's Ultimate Picture Palace we'll be screening and discussing John Williams' 'North Cormorant Island', about the lives of people in a small depopulated town.
⏰18:00pm (doors open 30min before) ~20:00pm including Q&A

Come see another side of Japan and hear the filmmaker talk about what it was like to get to know the residents over the years while making the film. FREE and PUBLIC but spaces are limited - register on Eventbite, link in the comments!

27/02/2026

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21/10/2025

Unfortunately, we've had to cancel tomorrow's talk as well. There seem to be quite a few bugs going around, so please take care of yourself.