The International Japanese Studies Research Workshop & Symposium 2026 【Call for Abstract】

【Call for Panel Presenters】

The Center for Japanese Studies Universitas Indonesia and The Faculty of Humanities Universitas Indonesia present:

Call for Panel Presenters
The International Japanese Studies Research Workshop & Symposium 2026 invites scholars to submit abstracts for panel presentations.

Background:
Area studies has traditionally focused on specific geographical or cultural regions, with “Japan” often understood as a clearly bounded national space. However, in today’s globalized world, this perspective is increasingly challenged.

Japan is no longer only a place—it is also an idea shaped across borders. Its images circulate widely, including in Southeast Asia, while people, cultures, and practices move between Japan and other regions. From cultural representations to migrant experiences, “Japan” is constantly being reimagined beyond its territory.

Under the theme “Rethinking Area Studies through ‘Japan’,” IJSRWS 2026 invites participants to explore these shifting perspectives. How can we understand Japan not just as a location, but as something produced through global connections? And what does this mean for the future of area studies?

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Symposium Dates: 4–5 August 2026
Format: Hybrid (Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia and via Zoom)
Theme: Rethinking Area Studies through “Japan”

Key Dates:
🔵Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 June 2026
🔵Review Notification: 15 June 2026
🔵Presenter Registration Deadline: 30 June 2026

Submission Guidelines:
🔵Abstracts must be written in English (200–250 words).
🔵Include: title, author name(s), affiliation(s), email address(es), and 3–5 keywords.
🔵Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
🔵Open to all areas of Japanese Studies.

Participation Fees:
🔵IDR 500,000 (onsite) | IDR 300,000 (online)
🔵Fee applies per abstract-listed author

Further details and registration: psj.ui.ac.id/ijsrws-2026