Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Negotiating the Cold War: Yamaguchi Yoshiko in Sacramento, 1950 (December 8, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/96105 96105-21791924@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 8, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Please note: This lecture will be held in person in room 1010 Weiser Hall and virtually via Zoom. This webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Once you've registered, the joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at: https://myumi.ch/J8RM2

This talk focuses on singer and actress Yamaguchi Yoshiko in the early 1950s as she worked to remake her image from the wartime propoganda idol Ri Koran (Chinese: Li Xianglan) into the Hollywood actress Shirley Yamaguchi under the tensions of Cold War demands for integration and containment. Focusing on a recently unearthed private recording of Yamaguchi in concert in 1950 Sacramento, the talk will explore how the singer and her Japanese American audience negotiated their tenuous new positions in a post-imperial, post-incarceration world.

Michael Bourdaghs is the Robert S. Ingersoll Professor of East Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of Chicago and the author, most recently, of A Fictional Commons: Natsume Sōseki and the Properties of Modern Literature (2020). His previous books include Sayonara Amerika, Sayonara Nippon: A Geopolitical Prehistory of J-Pop (2012, Japanese translation 2012), and The Dawn That Never Comes: Shimazaki Tōson and Japanese Nationalism (2003). A specialist in modern Japanese literature and popular culture, he is also an active translator, including Karatani Kōjin's The Structure of World History: From Modes of Exchange to Modes of Production (2014). He is currently working on a book about the cultures of Cold War Japan.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:29:22 -0400 2022-12-08T12:00:00-05:00 2022-12-08T13:30:00-05:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Negotiating the Cold War: Yamaguchi Yoshiko in Sacramento, 1950
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (December 8, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/97348 97348-21794439@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 8, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:24:12 -0400 2022-12-08T16:00:00-05:00 2022-12-08T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (January 5, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803622@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 5, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-01-05T16:00:00-05:00 2023-01-05T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (January 9, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803637@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 9, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-01-09T16:00:00-05:00 2023-01-09T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Producing People Who Have No One: Child Welfare and Well-Being in Japan (January 12, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102034 102034-21803379@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

If you wish to attend via Zoom, please register at http://myumi.ch/M9Nme

This presentation explores how cultural norms surrounding kinship, many deeply connected to national ideologies of Japanese identity, play out when kinship realities diverge from normative expectations surrounding nurturance and care. Both in Japan—where the ethnographic data for this presentation originate—and also across the world, social welfare systems too often “produce people who have no one,” in the words of one of my interlocutors. What are the conditions for a welfare system that nurtures well-being that produces people who *have* people?

Kate Goldfarb is a cultural and medical anthropologist. Her research focuses on the ways social relationships impact embodied experience, intersections between public policy and well-being, and the co-production of scientific knowledge and subjective experiences.

Her first book project (*Fragile Kinships: Child Welfare and Well-Being in Japan*, currently under review) explored how social inclusion and exclusion shape holistic well-being. She conducted longitudinal ethnographic fieldwork with people connected to the Japanese child welfare system, examining the stakes of family disconnection in a country where the family is considered the basic social unit. This project investigated how kinship ideologies articulate with discourses of Japanese national and cultural identity, how these discourses shape understandings of what is “normal,” and how these concepts of normality are caught up in global circuits of knowledge surrounding human development, child rights, and concepts of “care” under the rubric of social welfare. This project’s analytical frameworks are shaped by kinship theory, medical anthropology, semiotics, feminist studies of science, and queer theory, investigating how past and present social relationships are experienced in visceral, embodied terms.

Her most recent research, based in the U.S., are collaborative projects that take the creation of and engagement with atmospheric data as a social field to study ethnographically. She is the Principal Investigator on a collaborative project funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / National Weather Service in applied meteorological research, “Smoke Exposure and Underserved Wildland Fire Communities.” An emergent project, Knowing Air, works to understand how shifting environmental factors—including increased wildfire activity and the COVID-19 pandemic—impact the ways people engage with air quality data (quantitative air quality indices and qualitative, sensory, story-based information) including measures of “invisible” pollutants such as ozone. Finally, she is privileged to collaborate with the Louisville Historical Museum on their Marshall Fire Story Project to support the collection and archiving of community experiences surrounding the devastating December 30, 2021 fire in Boulder County.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:20:50 -0500 2023-01-12T12:00:00-05:00 2023-01-12T13:30:00-05:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion Kate Goldfarb, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Colorado Boulder
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (January 12, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803623@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 12, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-01-12T16:00:00-05:00 2023-01-12T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
*Diamonds by the Decade*: The Best of CJS 75th Anniversary Film Series | *House* (January 12, 2023 7:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/100236 100236-21799377@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:15pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Tickets may be purchased at: https://myumi.ch/843Dg

How to describe Nobuhiko Obayashi’s indescribable 1977 movie *House* (*Hausu*)? As a psychedelic ghost tale? A stream-of-consciousness bedtime story? An episode of *Scooby-Doo* as directed by Mario Bava? Any of the above will do for this hallucinatory head trip about a schoolgirl who travels with six classmates to her ailing aunt’s creaky country home and comes face-to-face with evil spirits, a demonic house cat, a bloodthirsty piano, and other ghoulish visions, all realized by Obayashi via mattes, animation, and collage effects. Equally absurd and nightmarish, *House* might have been beamed to Earth from some other planet.

Read more about the film, including ratings, at the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076162/?ref_=tt_mv_close

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:28:38 -0400 2023-01-12T19:15:00-05:00 2023-01-12T20:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening 1970s: House (88 min., 1977)
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 17, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806885@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-17T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-17T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 18, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806886@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-18T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-18T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 19, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806887@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-19T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-19T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Reading the Air and Creating Trouble: Food Allergy Disclosures in Japan (January 19, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102035 102035-21803380@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 19, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

If you wish to attend via Zoom, please register at http://myumi.ch/n8MJ5

In this talk, Professor Cook explores how people with food allergies in Japan read the air and try to avoid creating trouble for others and themselves through practices of disclosure of their allergies. She traces how their experiences of reading the air and the concept of, and engagement with, feelings of *meiwaku* emerge out of an imagination of how people might respond to their disclosures, and the social risks that they feel food allergies present.

Emma Cook is a social and medical anthropologist whose research currently focuses on feeling, affect and emotion in food allergy experiences in Japan. She is particularly interested in exploring how the individual and social intersect, interact, and are embodied, and how cultural conceptions of food, food sharing, health, illness, and the body affect experiences of food allergies.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:55:22 -0500 2023-01-19T12:00:00-05:00 2023-01-19T13:30:00-05:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Reading the Air and Creating Trouble: Food Allergy Disclosures in Japan
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (January 19, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803624@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 19, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-01-19T16:00:00-05:00 2023-01-19T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 20, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806888@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 20, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-20T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-20T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 23, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806891@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 23, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-23T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-23T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (January 23, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803639@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 23, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-01-23T16:00:00-05:00 2023-01-23T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 24, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806892@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-24T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-24T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 25, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806893@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-25T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-25T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 26, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806894@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 26, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-26T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-26T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (January 26, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803625@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 26, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-01-26T16:00:00-05:00 2023-01-26T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Naomi Fukuda, Backseat Player for Japanese Studies (January 26, 2023 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102036 102036-21803381@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 26, 2023 5:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Please register for this Zoom seminar at http://myumi.ch/Nm35W

When the U-M Center for Japanese Studies was established, Naomi Fukuda, a pre-war student at University of Michigan, was not able to become the first Japanese studies librarian in an ironic twist of fate. In 1970, however, she finally got the position thanks to her extensive experience and rich expertise. This talk will go over parts of her life and career trajectory in both Japan and the United States.

Izumi Koide obtained a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980. In that same year, she started working for the International House of Japan as the librarian and in 2001 became Program Director. In 2003, she moved to the Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Foundation and worked as Director of the Resource Center for the History of Entrepreneurship until her retirement in 2015. She earned her M.A. in 2008, her Ph.D. in 2020 from the University of Tokyo, and published her dissertation, *Nichibei Koryu-shi no Naka no Fukuda Naomi: “Gaikoku Kenkyu” to Raiburarian* (*Naomi Fukuda and the History of Japan-U.S. Exchange: “Foreign Area Studies” and the Librarian*), via Bensei Shuppan in 2022. Her major interest is in information accessibility and availability of resources in international studies.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:27:39 -0500 2023-01-26T17:00:00-05:00 2023-01-26T18:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Naomi Fukuda, Backseat Player for Japanese Studies
*Diamonds by the Decade*: The Best of CJS 75th Anniversary Film Series | *Tampopo* (January 26, 2023 7:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/100237 100237-21799378@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 26, 2023 7:15pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Tickets may be purchased at: https://myumi.ch/qAeW2

Juzo Itami’s rapturous “ramen western” follows an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe. *Tampopo* serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster. Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, *Tampopo* remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film.

Read more about the film, including ratings, at the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/?ref_=tt_mv_close

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:51:47 -0500 2023-01-26T19:15:00-05:00 2023-01-26T21:15:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening 1980s: Tampopo (114 min., 1985)
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 27, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806895@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 27, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-27T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-27T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 30, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806898@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 30, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-30T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-30T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (January 30, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803640@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 30, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-01-30T16:00:00-05:00 2023-01-30T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (January 31, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806899@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-01-31T09:00:00-05:00 2023-01-31T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 1, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806900@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-01T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-01T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 2, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806901@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-02T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-02T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Applying Japanese Garden Principles to Create Healing Spaces (February 2, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102037 102037-21803382@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

If you wish to attend via Zoom, please register at http://myumi.ch/3k8p3

This presentation will provide a look at how the ancient art of Japanese gardens is transforming how we consider solutions to some of society’s most persistent problems. Hoichi and Michiko Kurisu will share healing garden projects that demonstrate the power of nature to transform individual and collective wellbeing. Projects include gardens inside a maximum-security prison, healthcare facilities, and wastewater treatment wetlands.

Having studied landscape design and construction under Kenzo Ogata in Tokyo, Japan, Hoichi Kurisu was appointed Landscape Director for the Garden Society of Japan (Nihon Teien Kyokai) (1968–1972), during which time he supervised construction of the Portland Japanese Garden.

In 1972, he founded Kurisu International, Inc., which has since designed and built a number of public gardens including the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois, Roji-en Japanese Garden at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida, the Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese garden at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the Healing Garden for Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, in Lebanon, Oregon, which was the winner of a 2006 “Healthcare Environment Award for Landscape Design.” Kurisu firmly believes that encounters with nature are essential to mental, physical, and spiritual equilibrium. Each of his designs addresses a unique social purpose and reinforces a quality of humanity. By harmonizing light and shade, water and rock, and space with the senses, the Japanese gardens of Hoichi Kurisu restore peace of mind, physical health, and help to cultivate strong and compassionate communities.

A professional photographer and artist, Michiko Kurisu first began working with Kurisu International in 1999–2001 to document the construction of the Morikami Japanese Gardens in South Florida in what was intended as a brief stint with her father’s company. One thing led to the next, and over twenty years later, Michiko has worked closely with Kurisu on all major projects to help define the therapeutic, healing qualities of Japanese gardens and to develop awareness of the role Japanese gardens can play in our individual and collective wellbeing. Based in South Florida, Michiko is the co-founder and director of a community garden and food forest in Delray Beach whose mission is cultivating resilience in plants, people, and the community.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:37:11 -0500 2023-02-02T12:00:00-05:00 2023-02-02T13:30:00-05:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Applying Japanese Garden Principles to Create Healing Spaces
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (February 2, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803626@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 2, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-02-02T16:00:00-05:00 2023-02-02T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 3, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806902@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 3, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-03T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-03T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 6, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806905@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 6, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-06T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-06T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (February 6, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803641@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 6, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-02-06T16:00:00-05:00 2023-02-06T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 7, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806906@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-07T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-07T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 8, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806907@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-08T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-08T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 9, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806908@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-09T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-09T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (February 9, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803627@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 9, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-02-09T16:00:00-05:00 2023-02-09T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Queer Legacies: Whither the “LGBT Boom” in Japan? (February 9, 2023 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102326 102326-21803855@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 9, 2023 5:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Please register for this Zoom webinar at http://myumi.ch/qANJg

Japan is well-known for media-driven booms of popularity in food, sports, fashion and even scholarly theory. Through processes of commodification which depend on discourses of “innovation” and market “novelty,” booms, however, mask histories of consumption, transnational connections and intergenerational links. In this talk, Prof. Maree examines the “LGBT boom” which occurred in the run up to the (postponed) 2020 Olympic Games and asks: What does it mean, then, when social justice movements manifest as “booms”? And, how can we understand this in the context of “legacy building”?

Claire Maree, PhD, is Professor in Japanese at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne. Key themes of Claire Maree’s current research are the reproduction, negotiation, and contestation of identities in and through language, as well as sexual citizenship. Claire’s third monograph, *queerqueen: Linguistic Excess in Japanese Media* (2020, Oxford University Press) examines the editing and writing of queer excess into Japanese popular culture through mediatization of queerqueen styles. Claire is co-editor with Kaori Okano on *Discourse, Gender and Shifting Identities in Japan: The Longitudinal Study of Kobe Women’s Ethnographic Interviews 1989–2019, Phase One* (Routledge, 2018).

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:05:12 -0500 2023-02-09T17:00:00-05:00 2023-02-09T18:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion Claire Maree, Associate Professor and Reader in Japanese Studies, Asia Institute, University of Melbourne
*Diamonds by the Decade*: The Best of CJS 75th Anniversary Film Series | *Cure* (February 9, 2023 7:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/100238 100238-21799379@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 9, 2023 7:15pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Tickets may be purchased at: https://myumi.ch/bRW23

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s spellbinding international breakthrough established him as one of the leaders of the emerging new wave of Japanese horror while pushing the genre into uncharted realms of philosophical and existential exploration. A string of shocking, seemingly unmotivated murders—each committed by a different person yet bearing the same grisly hallmarks—leads Detective Kenichi Takabe (Koji Yakusho) into a labyrinthine investigation to discover what connects them, and into a disturbing game of cat and mouse with an enigmatic amnesiac who may be evil incarnate. Awash in a mood of hushed, hypnotic dread, *Cure* is a tour de force of psychological tension and a hallucinatory journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind.

Read more about the film, including ratings, at the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0123948/?ref_=tt_mv_close

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:52:08 -0500 2023-02-09T19:15:00-05:00 2023-02-09T21:15:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening 1990s: Cure (111 min., 1997)
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 10, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806909@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 10, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-10T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-10T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 13, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806912@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 13, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-13T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-13T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (February 13, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803642@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 13, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-02-13T16:00:00-05:00 2023-02-13T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 14, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806913@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-14T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-14T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 15, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806914@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-15T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-15T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 16, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806915@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-16T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-16T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Technically Well: Machine Models for Emotional Health Beyond the Human (February 16, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102327 102327-21803856@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Register for this Zoom webinar at http://myumi.ch/pZned

Many technologists in Japan hope that emerging technologies of automation and AI can address challenges to social and emotional wellbeing; however, some critics argue that many of the digital platforms on which those technologies rely aggravate precisely the forms of human suffering and isolation that they aim to alleviate. This talk discusses examples of social robots, digital avatars, and other machine models of emotional companionship in Japan to consider if people are most well when they are *technically* well.

Daniel White is a sociocultural anthropologist at the University of Cambridge who researches the relationship of emotion, politics, and emerging media technologies. His current project documents experiments in building and living with machines with artificial emotional intelligence in Japan. His recent book is titled *Administering Affect: Pop-Culture Japan and the Politics of Anxiety*. Other publications and project information can be found at www.modelemotion.org.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:23:12 -0500 2023-02-16T12:00:00-05:00 2023-02-16T13:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Technically Well: Machine Models for Emotional Health Beyond the Human
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (February 16, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803628@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 16, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-02-16T16:00:00-05:00 2023-02-16T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 17, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806916@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 17, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-17T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-17T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Asian Language Fair (February 17, 2023 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/103990 103990-21808191@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 17, 2023 1:00pm
Location: North Quad
Organized By: Asian Languages and Cultures

Join us for information about the Asian language programs, live cultural performances, raffle prizes, games, and mini lessons!

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Social / Informal Gathering Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:11:53 -0500 2023-02-17T13:00:00-05:00 2023-02-17T16:00:00-05:00 North Quad Asian Languages and Cultures Social / Informal Gathering Poster
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 20, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806919@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 20, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-20T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-20T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (February 20, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803643@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 20, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-02-20T16:00:00-05:00 2023-02-20T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 21, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806920@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-21T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-21T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 22, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806921@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-22T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-22T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 23, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806922@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-23T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-23T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Border Crossings: Transnational and Exophonic Voices in Contemporary Japanese Literature (February 23, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102329 102329-21803858@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

If you wish to attend via Zoom, please register at http://myumi.ch/XVA9x

Since the late 1980s, transnational and exophonic authors have become an increasingly prominent feature of contemporary Japanese literature. These works, often referred to in both commercial publishing and research as “border-crossing literature,” are varied in subject and style, but are loosely connected through a shared concern with the relationship between language and the self. This lecture will consider the framework that has been used to discuss border-crossing works in the broader context of Japanese literature, as well as how that framework is changing as the field continues to grow and diversify.

Gregory Khezrnejat is an Associate Professor of Modern Japanese Literature at the Hosei University Faculty of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies. His research is focused on transnational elements of modern and contemporary Japanese literature as well as second-language authorship. In 2021, his debut novel *Kamogawa Runner* was awarded the Kyoto Literature Award. His most recent work, *Kaikonchi*, was published in the November 2022 issue of the literary journal *Gunzō*.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:30:05 -0500 2023-02-23T12:00:00-05:00 2023-02-23T13:30:00-05:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Border Crossings: Transnational and Exophonic Voices in Contemporary Japanese Literature
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (February 23, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803629@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-02-23T16:00:00-05:00 2023-02-23T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 24, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806923@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 24, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-24T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-24T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 27, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806926@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 27, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-27T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-27T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (February 28, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806927@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-02-28T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-28T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 1, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806928@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-01T09:00:00-05:00 2023-03-01T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 2, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806929@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 2, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-02T09:00:00-05:00 2023-03-02T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 3, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806930@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 3, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-03T09:00:00-05:00 2023-03-03T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 6, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806933@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-06T09:00:00-05:00 2023-03-06T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (March 6, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803645@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 6, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-03-06T16:00:00-05:00 2023-03-06T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 7, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806934@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-07T09:00:00-05:00 2023-03-07T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 8, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806935@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-08T09:00:00-05:00 2023-03-08T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 9, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806936@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-09T09:00:00-05:00 2023-03-09T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (March 9, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803631@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 9, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-03-09T16:00:00-05:00 2023-03-09T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
*Diamonds by the Decade*: The Best of CJS 75th Anniversary Film Series | *Tony Takitani* (March 9, 2023 7:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/100239 100239-21799380@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:15pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Tickets may be purchased at: https://michtheater.org/

Jun Ichikawa’s brilliant adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short story. The film centers on Tony Takitani, the neglected only son of a jazz musician. His talent in drawing leads to a successful career in advertising, a life he is ambivalent about. After an encounter with client Eiko, played by Miyazawa Rie, he comes alive. They marry and live a rich life together—until they don’t. With music by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Ichikawa captures a spiritual isolation felt at the turn of the century in his stunning yet subtle cinematic technique.

Read more about the film, including ratings, at the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420260/?ref_=tt_mv_close

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:08:52 -0400 2023-03-09T19:15:00-05:00 2023-03-09T21:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening 2000s: Tony Takitani (75 min., 2004)
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 10, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806937@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 10, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-10T09:00:00-05:00 2023-03-10T16:00:00-05:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Spring 2023 MEMS Lecture. In the Aftermath of the Divine Winds: Religious Responses to the Mongol Threat and the Medieval Reimagining of Japan (March 10, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102062 102062-21803407@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 10, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Angell Hall
Organized By: Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS)

Twice in the late thirteenth century, the Mongol empire launched attack fleets against Japan. On both occasions, they were repelled by fortuitous storms. Scholarly accounts of the Mongol threat have focused on Japan’s military defense. However, massive efforts were also poured into ritual countermeasures: Sacred texts were copied and recited, buddha images commissioned, and enemy-subduing rites performed. The failure of the invasion attempts was attributed to the intervention of Japan’s local deities (kami) and catalyzed a conceptual inversion of Japan’s cosmological status, from “a marginal land in the last age” to a timeless, inviolable realm at the very center of the Buddhist world.

Bio: Jacqueline Stone is professor emerita of Japanese Religions in the Religion Department of Princeton University. She focuses on Japanese Buddhism of the medieval and modern periods. Her current research interests include traditions of the Lotus Sutra, particularly the Tendai and Nichiren sects; Buddhism and Japanese identity formation; and modern reinterpretations of Buddhist thought and practice. She is the author of Original Enlightenment and the Transformation of Medieval Japanese Buddhism (1999) and Right Thoughts at the Last Moment: Buddhism and Deathbed Practices in Early Medieval Japan (2016).

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:42:46 -0500 2023-03-10T16:00:00-05:00 2023-03-10T17:30:00-05:00 Angell Hall Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS) Lecture / Discussion Battle engaged with Mongol forces
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 13, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806940@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 13, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-13T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-13T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (March 13, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803646@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 13, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-03-13T16:00:00-04:00 2023-03-13T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 14, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806941@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-14T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-14T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 15, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806942@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-15T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-15T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 16, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806943@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-16T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-16T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (March 16, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803632@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 16, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-03-16T16:00:00-04:00 2023-03-16T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 17, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806944@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 17, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-17T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-17T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 20, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806947@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 20, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-20T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-20T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (March 20, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803647@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 20, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-03-20T16:00:00-04:00 2023-03-20T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 21, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806948@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-21T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-21T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 22, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806949@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-22T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-22T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 23, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806950@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 23, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-23T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-23T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Betting on the Farm: Institutional Change in Japanese Agriculture (March 23, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102492 102492-21804130@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

If you wish to attend this event via Zoom, please register at http://myumi.ch/6N9z9

This lecture will explore variations in strategic change among local agricultural cooperatives in the context of demographic and economic crises in the Japanese countryside. Why do some co-ops effectively adapt to shifting market forces, while others do not? And what do the answers to this question reveal about the future of Japanese agriculture? This lecture is based on the book *Betting on the Farm: Institutional Change in Japanese Agriculture*, co-authored by Prof. Maclachlan and Prof. Kay Shimizu (Department of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh), published by Cornell University Press in 2022.

Patti Maclachlan received her Ph.D. in comparative politics from Columbia University and is now Professor of Government and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. A student of political economy and interest group politics in Japan, her publications include *Consumer Politics in Postwar Japan: The Institutional Boundaries of Citizen Activism* (Columbia University Press, 2002); *The Ambivalent Consumer: Questioning Consumption in East Asia and The West* (Cornell University Press, 2006), co-edited with Sheldon Garon; *The People’s Post Office: The History and Politics of the Japanese Postal System*, 1871–2010 (Harvard University East Asia Center, 2011); and the aforementioned *Betting on the Farm: Institutional Change in Japanese Agriculture*. Prof. Maclachlan has served on the U.S.–Japan Friendship Commission, the U.S.–Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON), the board of trustees of the *Journal of Japanese Studies*, and the American Advisory Council of the Japan Foundation.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:33:01 -0500 2023-03-23T12:00:00-04:00 2023-03-23T13:30:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Betting on the Farm: Institutional Change in Japanese Agriculture
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (March 23, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803633@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-03-23T16:00:00-04:00 2023-03-23T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
*Diamonds by the Decade*: The Best of CJS 75th Anniversary Film Series | *Tale of Princess Kaguya* (March 23, 2023 7:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/100242 100242-21799382@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 23, 2023 7:15pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Tickets may be purchased at: https://michtheater.org/

*The Tale of The Princess Kaguya* is one of Studio Ghibli’s finest films, the strikingly beautiful culmination of decades of contemplation by director Isao Takahata. An adaption of a story from the late 9th or early 10th century, it tells the tale of a tiny girl found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife. The girl grows into an exquisite young lady. From the countryside to the grand capital city, she enthralls all who encounter her, including five noble suitors. *The Tale of The Princess Kaguya* is the culmination of Takahata’s career.

Read more about the film, including ratings, at the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2576852/mediaviewer/rm601603329/?ref_=tt_ov_i

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:25:29 -0400 2023-03-23T19:15:00-04:00 2023-03-23T21:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening 2010s: Tale of Princess Kaguya (137 min., 2013)
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 24, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806951@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 24, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-24T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-24T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Japan Culture Festival (March 26, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/106275 106275-21814011@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Mason Hall
Organized By: Japan Student Association

We're so excited to invite you to the University of Michigan's Japan Culture Festival, Natsumatsuri or summer festival! JCF is an annual event that invites students, faculty, and the neighboring public for a day of Japanese culture-related activities, food, and performances. This will be a day to connect with the Japanese community and a chance to spread Japanese culture through a fun-filled Sunday!

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Fair / Festival Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:48:31 -0400 2023-03-26T12:00:00-04:00 2023-03-26T16:30:00-04:00 Mason Hall Japan Student Association Fair / Festival JFC Flyer
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 27, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806954@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 27, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-27T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-27T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (March 27, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803648@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 27, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-03-27T16:00:00-04:00 2023-03-27T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
CJS 75 Time Capsule Workshop (March 27, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/106627 106627-21814591@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 27, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Join us on Monday, March 27 for a workshop led by CJS alumnus Bradly Hammond!

This year, the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) marks its 75th anniversary. Every CJS anniversary has generated commemorative books, brochures, and videos that spotlight the center’s past while staking out new horizons for its work. Although not necessarily intended as such by the small groups of faculty and staff who made them, we can think of these items as time capsules of CJS’s self-image and ambitions at different points in its history.

This workshop invites participants to reflect on those past time capsules, and also to make an intentional time capsule to mark CJS’s 75th year. Guided by curricula created by the Detroit Justice Center for its Restorative Justice Youth Design Summit, we will discuss and record our thoughts about such questions as:

What is the purpose or intent of a Center for Japanese Studies?
What does a generative and ethical Center for Japanese Studies look like?
How do you think CJS ought to be investing its resources 75 years from now?

Refreshments will be provided. Registration for this event is required as space is limited. Please RSVP at myumi.ch/by6NW and contact us at umcjs@umich.edu with any questions.

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:03:14 -0400 2023-03-27T16:00:00-04:00 2023-03-27T17:30:00-04:00 Lane Hall Center for Japanese Studies Workshop / Seminar CJS 75th Anniversary
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 28, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806955@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-28T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-28T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 29, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806956@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-29T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-29T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 30, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806957@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-30T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-30T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Fields of Memory: Movement and Stasis in the Noh Play *Ohara gokō* (March 30, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102493 102493-21804131@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

If you wish to attend this event via Zoom, please register at http://myumi.ch/kyXMk

This talk explores the staging of the noh repertoire’s most literary plays, *Ohara gokō*, a work based on “The Initiates’ Scroll (*Kanjō no maki*),” a “secret text (*hiji*)” associated with the *Tale of the Heike* (*Heike monogatari*). Through a close reading of the play, including stage directions and the use of set pieces and props, we will explore the role played by invisible and imaginary spaces in a play focused on memory and loss.

Elizabeth Oyler is associate professor and chair in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on medieval narrative and drama connected to the Genpei War. *Cultural Imprints: War and Memory in the Samurai Age*, which she co-edited with Katherine Saltzman-Li, is her most recent publication.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:27:03 -0500 2023-03-30T12:00:00-04:00 2023-03-30T13:30:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Fields of Memory: Movement and Stasis in the Noh Play *Ohara gokō*
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (March 30, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803634@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 30, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-03-30T16:00:00-04:00 2023-03-30T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (March 31, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806958@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 31, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-03-31T09:00:00-04:00 2023-03-31T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 3, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806961@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 3, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-03T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-03T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Asia in the Headlines: Journalists' Roundtable. "Social Impact of Mass Trauma: Processing Tragic Events in Japan and Korea" (April 3, 2023 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/106040 106040-21813620@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 3, 2023 2:00pm
Location: North Quad
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

Please note: This session is planned to be held both in-person and virtually EST through Zoom. This webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Once you've registered, the joining information will be sent to your email. Register at: https://myumi.ch/Jpd45

Last year saw both South Korea and Japan transformed by traumatic public events that have rekindled the debate over how these two countries with poor track-records in mental health and some of the highest suicide rates in the world deal with the repercussions of mass trauma. The Halloween stampede in Seoul, which resulted in 159 people dead and scores more injured, and the assassination of Japan's longest serving prime minister in Japan, Shinzo Abe, several months earlier, have left the East Asian societies in need of mourning, only to see the domestic debate overtaken by domestic politics. That has left the victims—and the societies at large—with unanswered questions about the state of public mental health. To address these questions, the roundtable will bring together two journalists with extensive experience in East Asia covering politics and society to discuss the role of media in managing mass trauma.

KyeongRak Min is a reporter in the media strategy department for Korea’s Yonhap News Agency, where he has covered the economy, finance, social affairs and North Korea. He has done extensive reporting on the societal and policy roots of Korea’s high suicide rate, and directed a short film about Seoul’s “Suicide Bridge.” Before working as a reporter, Min produced documentaries for the Wonju station of MBC, a major South Korean broadcasting company. Min majored in public administration at Yonsei University and earned a master’s degree in economics at Yonsei Graduate School.

Antoni Slodkowski was the Tokyo correspondent for the Financial Times and the deputy bureau chief at Reuters in Tokyo. In that role, Slodkowski led the bureau’s politics and general news team and its coverage of the Olympics and the pandemic. He returned to Japan after four years in Myanmar, where his team covered the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya, winning the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. A native of Poland, Slodkowski is a graduate of the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies.

Moderated by Ann Lin, Director, Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies & Professor, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Japanese Studies, the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, the Nam Center for Korean Studies, and the Wallace House Center for Journalists.

Asia in the Headlines is made possible by the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education through the East Asia National Resource Center Title VI Grant.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:59:42 -0400 2023-04-03T14:00:00-04:00 2023-04-03T15:00:00-04:00 North Quad Nam Center for Korean Studies Lecture / Discussion Asia in the Headlines
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (April 3, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803649@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 3, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-04-03T16:00:00-04:00 2023-04-03T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 4, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806962@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-04T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-04T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CANCELLED: Directions in Asian American Studies: Past, Present, Future (April 4, 2023 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/106536 106536-21814435@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 5:00pm
Location: Haven Hall
Organized By: Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies

Jennifer Ho is the director of the Center for Humanities & the Arts and Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado (Boulder), where she teaches courses on Asian American culture and Critical Race Theory. She is past president of the Association for Asian American Studies (2020-2022) and the author of two co-edited essay collections and three scholarly monographs "Consumption and Identity in Asian American Coming-of-Age Novels (2005), Racial Ambiguity in Asian American Culture (2015), and Understanding Gish Jen (2015).

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:31:21 -0400 2023-04-04T17:00:00-04:00 2023-04-04T18:30:00-04:00 Haven Hall Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Lecture / Discussion Event Poster
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 5, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806963@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-05T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-05T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 6, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806964@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 6, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-06T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-06T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | Yaoi/BL Novels as Feminism in Contemporary Japan (April 6, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102494 102494-21804132@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

If you wish to attend this event via Zoom, please register at http://myumi.ch/gN44J

Yaoi / Boys’ Love (BL) is a literary genre of male-male erotic romance, originally invented by and for heterosexual Japanese women around the end of the 1970s, which has now become popular globally. This talk analyzes methodologies employed in Japanese Yaoi/BL novels and explores their potential as post-binary feminism.

Kazuko Suzuki is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University and the author of the award-winning book, *Divided Fates: The State, Race, and Korean Immigrants’ Adaptation in Japan and the United States*, which compares adaptation patterns of three Korean diasporic groups in Japan and the United States. She also co-edited a book, *Reconsidering Race: Social Science Perspectives on Racial Categories in the Age of Genomics*. Her research interests include modes of incorporation and immigrant adaptation from an international comparative perspective; historical and regional analysis of “race” beyond the Western paradigm, as well as global diffusion of “race” and racisms; and gender and sexuality in Japanese popular culture media, in particular Yaoi/BL. She is currently on the Advisory Board of the “Studies in Comparative Political Theory” Series of Oxford University Press.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:34:08 -0500 2023-04-06T12:00:00-04:00 2023-04-06T13:30:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion Yaoi/BL Novels as Feminism in Contemporary Japan
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (April 6, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803635@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 6, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-04-06T16:00:00-04:00 2023-04-06T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
*Diamonds by the Decade*: The Best of CJS 75th Anniversary Film Series | *Drive My Car* (April 6, 2023 7:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/100244 100244-21799384@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:15pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Tickets may be purchased at: https://myumi.ch/7eNGz

Two years after his wife’s unexpected death, Yusuke Kafuku, a renowned stage actor and director, receives an offer to direct a production of *Uncle Vanya* at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There, he meets a taciturn young woman assigned by the festival to chauffeur him in his beloved red Saab 900. As the production’s premiere approaches, tensions mount amongst the cast and crew, not least between Yusuke and Koji Takatsuki, a handsome TV star who shares an unwelcome connection to Yusuke’s late wife. Forced to confront painful truths raised from his past, Yusuke begins—with the help of his driver—to face the haunting mysteries his wife left behind. Adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Oscar-winning *Drive My Car* is a haunting road movie traveling a path of love, loss, acceptance, and peace.

Read more about the film, including ratings, at the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14039582/?ref_=tt_mv_close

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:31:12 -0400 2023-04-06T19:15:00-04:00 2023-04-06T22:15:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening 2020s: Drive My Car (179 min., 2021)
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 7, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806965@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 7, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-07T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-07T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 10, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806968@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 10, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-10T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-10T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (April 10, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803650@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 10, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-04-10T16:00:00-04:00 2023-04-10T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 11, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806969@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-11T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-11T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 12, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806970@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-12T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-12T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 13, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806971@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-13T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-13T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Winter 2024 Study Abroad Advising with CGIS (April 13, 2023 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/102029 102029-21803373@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 13, 2023 11:00am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

Are you thinking of study abroad during the winter term but have questions?

Pop in to the CGIS office on April 13th any time between 11am and 1pm for open advising on Winter 2024 study abroad options with CGIS!

We can answer questions about Winter 2024 programs, the application process, scholarships and financial aid, and more! Come learn more about major-specific programs such as programs in the environment, Spanish, and Humanities/Social Sciences, and interest-specific program sessions, such as studying abroad in the UK and English-taught programs in Asia, to name a few.
*LSA Scholarships, the Office of Financial Aid, and Newnan will also be in attendance.*

Popcorn will be provided!

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Fair / Festival Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:18:28 -0400 2023-04-13T11:00:00-04:00 2023-04-13T13:00:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Global and Intercultural Study Fair / Festival Consider studying abroad for Winter 2024!
CJS Thursday Lecture Series | From Malthus to Miracle: Rethinking the Economic Development of Japan (April 13, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102495 102495-21804133@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 13, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

If you wish to attend this event via Zoom, please register at http://myumi.ch/mxbb4

Why was Japan the only non-Western nation to industrialize in the nineteenth century? This presentation argues that academic efforts to reinvent Japan's character-based language in the early 1870s facilitated a massive amount of translation of technical books. Unlike what we see in other 19th-century countries, Japanese industries then grew in sectors that had the most to learn from western technical texts, providing strong evidence that investments in academic research can have large and long-lasting impacts on economic growth in pre-industrial countries.

U-M alumnus David Weinstein is the Carl S. Shoup Professor of Japanese Economy at Columbia University. He is also the director of the Center on Japanese Economy and Business (CJEB), co-director of Columbia’s APEC Study Center, co-director of the Japan Project at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and a member of the Center for Economic Policy Research and the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee. Previously, Prof. Weinstein was chair of the Department of Economics and a senior economist as well as a consultant at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Prior to joining the Columbia faculty, Professor Weinstein held professorships at the University of Michigan and Harvard University. He also served on the Council of Economic Advisors.

His teaching and research interests include international economics, corporate finance, and the Japanese economy. Prof. Weinstein earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in economics from the University of Michigan and his B.A. at Yale University. He is the recipient of many grants and awards, including five National Science Foundation grants, an Institute for New Economic Thinking grant, a Bank of International Settlements Fellowship, and a Google Research Award.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:34:35 -0500 2023-04-13T12:00:00-04:00 2023-04-13T13:30:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Japanese Studies Lecture / Discussion David Weinstein, Carl S. Shoup Professor, Department of Economics, Columbia University; Director, Center on Japanese Economy and Business, Columbia Business School
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (April 13, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803636@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 13, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-04-13T16:00:00-04:00 2023-04-13T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 14, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806972@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 14, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-14T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-14T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 17, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806975@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 17, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-17T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-17T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions (April 17, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102178 102178-21803651@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 17, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

CGIS offers First Steps sessions virtually (via Zoom) every Monday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 4:30pm during the academic year while classes are in session, with the exception of holidays.

First Step sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process prior to meeting with an advisor. You can learn about all of our programs around the world, scholarships and other financial aid resources, the CGIS application process, and more!

*Attending a First Step session is no longer a required component of the CGIS application process.*

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:07 -0500 2023-04-17T16:00:00-04:00 2023-04-17T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Global and Intercultural Study Livestream / Virtual Take the first step towards studying abroad!
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 18, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806976@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-18T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-18T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 19, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806977@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-19T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-19T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 20, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806978@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-20T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-20T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 21, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806979@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 21, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-21T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-21T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 24, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806982@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 24, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-24T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-24T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 25, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806983@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-25T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-25T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 26, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806984@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-26T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-26T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 27, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806985@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-27T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-27T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (April 28, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806986@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 28, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-04-28T09:00:00-04:00 2023-04-28T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
International Institute Graduation Ceremony and Reception (April 28, 2023 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/104749 104749-21810073@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 28, 2023 3:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: International Institute

Graduation ceremony for undergraduate and graduate students affiliated with: International and Regional Studies, African Studies Center, Center for European Studies, Center for Japanese Studies, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, Center for South Asian Studies, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Global Islamic Studies Center, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.

2:30 PM: Check-In
3:00 PM: Ceremony
4:00 PM: Reception with light refreshments

To all 2022-2023 MIRS & Center Graduates: Please confirm your attendance and RSVP at https://myumi.ch/n77rk.

For more details, visit https://ii.umich.edu/ii/graduation.
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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please ii.graduation@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

Cosponsors: Masters in International and Regional Studies, African Studies Center, Center for European Studies, Center for Japanese Studies, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, Center for South Asian Studies, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Global Islamic Studies Center, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.

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Ceremony / Service Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:15:31 -0500 2023-04-28T15:00:00-04:00 2023-04-28T17:00:00-04:00 Weiser Hall International Institute Ceremony / Service International Institute Graduation Ceremony and Reception
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 1, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806989@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, May 1, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-01T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-01T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 2, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806990@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-02T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-02T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 3, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806991@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-03T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-03T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 4, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806992@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-04T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-04T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 5, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806993@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, May 5, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-05T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-05T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 8, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806996@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, May 8, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-08T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-08T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 8, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818777@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, May 8, 2023 12:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-08T12:00:00-04:00 2023-05-08T13:00:00-04:00 Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 9, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806997@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-09T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-09T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 10, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806998@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-10T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-10T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 11, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21806999@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-11T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-11T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 12, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21807000@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, May 12, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-12T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-12T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 15, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818702@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, May 15, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-15T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-15T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 16, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818703@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-16T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-16T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 17, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818704@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-17T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-17T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 18, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818705@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-18T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-18T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 19, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818706@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, May 19, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-19T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-19T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 22, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818709@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, May 22, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-22T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-22T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 23, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818710@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-23T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-23T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 24, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818711@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-24T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-24T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 25, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818712@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-25T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-25T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 26, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818713@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, May 26, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-26T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-26T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 30, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818717@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-30T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-30T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (May 31, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818718@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-05-31T09:00:00-04:00 2023-05-31T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 1, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818719@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 1, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-01T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-01T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 2, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818720@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, June 2, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-02T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-02T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 5, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818723@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, June 5, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-05T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-05T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 6, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818724@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-06T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-06T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 7, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818725@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-07T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-07T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 8, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818726@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 8, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-08T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-08T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 9, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818727@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, June 9, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-09T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-09T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 12, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818730@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-12T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-12T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 13, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818731@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-13T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-13T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 14, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818732@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-14T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-14T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 15, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818733@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-15T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-15T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 16, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818734@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-16T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-16T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 19, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818737@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, June 19, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-19T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-19T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 20, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818738@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-20T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-20T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 21, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818739@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-21T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-21T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 22, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818740@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-22T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-22T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 23, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818741@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, June 23, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-23T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-23T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 26, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818744@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, June 26, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-26T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-26T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 27, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818745@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-27T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-27T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 28, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818746@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-28T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-28T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 29, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818747@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 29, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-29T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-29T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (June 30, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818748@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, June 30, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-06-30T09:00:00-04:00 2023-06-30T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 3, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818751@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, July 3, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-03T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-03T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 5, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818753@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-05T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-05T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 6, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818754@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, July 6, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-06T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-06T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 11, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818759@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-11T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-11T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 12, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818760@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-12T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-12T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 13, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818761@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, July 13, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-13T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-13T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 18, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818766@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-18T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-18T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 19, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818767@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-19T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-19T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 20, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818768@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-20T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-20T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 25, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818773@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-25T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-25T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 26, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818774@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-26T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-26T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (July 27, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21818775@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-07-27T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-27T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (August 1, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21820673@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-08-01T09:00:00-04:00 2023-08-01T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (August 2, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21820674@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-08-02T09:00:00-04:00 2023-08-02T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
Portraits of Feminism in Japan (August 3, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/103305 103305-21820675@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

What is feminism in Japan? Rather than imagining it as a singular, coherent object, this exhibit seeks to introduce the diversity, difference, and complexity inherent in feminist activism in Japan. As in other cultural contexts, “feminism” in Japan can invoke sharply different associations, from office workers trying to reshape taken-for-granted structures of power and authority, to mothers advocating for safer school lunches after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters, and queer couples seeking legal recognition for the families they have created. Mainstream feminist activism in Japan has focused on advocating for change in families, workplaces, schools, political institutions, and laws, among many other contexts. Many ­– but certainly not all – feminist activists in Japan are also responding to the lasting legacies of Japanese colonial projects, working toward recognition, repair, and meaningful reparations for racial and gender-based violence that continue to impact communities disproportionately.

This exhibit features original portraits of feminists who have shaped the landscape of women's and gender rights in Japan and beyond. Created by nine contemporary artists in Japan and the United States, the portraits and accompanying texts challenge simplistic understandings of "feminism" while also drawing attention to a diversity of experiences, needs, and activism within Japan. This exhibit also spotlights the history of Japanese studies at the University of Michigan in conjunction with the Center for Japanese Studies' 75th anniversary celebration.

“Portraits of Feminism in Japan” is open for viewing M-F 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.

Featured artists:
Elaine Cromie, JenClare B. Gawaran, Takatoshi Hayashi, ivokuma (いぼくま), Nami Kaneko (金子奈美), Kang Jungsook, Lisa Taka Miyagi, Nancy Nishihira (西平・ナンシー), and Shigeki Shibata (柴田滋紀)

Curation team:
Allison Alexy, Bradly Hammond, Grace Mahoney, and Alexandria Molinari

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Exhibition Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:28:07 -0500 2023-08-03T09:00:00-04:00 2023-08-03T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition The left side of the image says "Portraits of Feminism in Japan; 2023 Jan 12~May 12; Lane Hall Exhibit Space; University of Michigan" followed by the co-sponsors against a salmon-colored background. The right side of the image is an art piece.
DIY Typography Workshop (September 10, 2023 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/109922 109922-21823233@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 10, 2023 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Penny W Stamps School of Art & Design

Stamps Professor Endi Poskovic will discuss and demonstrate stencil as an alternative approach to printing fonts and creating DIY posters. Participants will be able to make their own hand-printed posters and prints. Printing paper, stencils, and inks will be provided.

This event is held in conjunction with Professor Poskovic’s ARTDES 348 Japanese Papermaking and Water-printing Course, Respond/ Resist/ Rethink: A Student Exhibition for Change, and the Arts & Resistance Theme Semester.

Spaces are limited. Registration is required.

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:33:49 -0400 2023-09-10T12:00:00-04:00 2023-09-10T15:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Penny W Stamps School of Art & Design Workshop / Seminar Endi Poskovic, "14 Stars and 10 Clouds in Red and Deep Blue with Cadmium Red" Woodblock print.
CSEAS Film Screening and Q&A. Abandoned The Stories of Japanese War Orphans in The Philippines and China (September 11, 2023 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/111411 111411-21826989@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 11, 2023 5:30pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Southeast Asian Studies

Abandoned: The Stories of Japanese War Orphans in The Philippines and China
A film by Hiroyasu Obara.
2020 / 98 minutes

In-person screening. Conversation with scholar Eri Kitada (Rutgers University-New Brunswick).

Eri Kitada is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of History at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and a Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellow 2022-23 who studies race, gender, sexuality, and modern colonialism in the United States and Asia-Pacific region. Her doctoral dissertation, entitled “Intimately Intertwined: Filipino Women in the U.S.-Japanese Imperial Formations, 1903-1956,” uncovers the little-known history and legacy of Japanese settlements in the U.S. colonial Philippines by centering Filipino women at the co-constitutive settler colonial project of the U.S. and Japanese empires.

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Film Screening Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:13:35 -0400 2023-09-11T17:30:00-04:00 2023-09-11T20:00:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Southeast Asian Studies Film Screening Abandoned The Stories of Japanese War Orphans in The Philippines and China
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 18, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827939@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 18, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-18T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-18T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 19, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827940@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-19T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-19T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 20, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827941@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-20T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-20T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 21, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827942@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-21T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-21T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Exhibit Opening: Manga no Ryokou (September 21, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/111939 111939-21827938@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 21, 2023 4:00pm
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

Join us to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Manga no Ryokou: The Manga Map and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography. View the wonderful exhibit and browse the complete original set of Manga maps, as well as historic maps of Japan from our map collection.

The Clark Library holds several thousand maps of Japan, and this is a rare opportunity to learn about the collection and see colorful examples of Japanese maps over time.

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Reception / Open House Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:15:50 -0400 2023-09-21T16:00:00-04:00 2023-09-21T18:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Reception / Open House Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 22, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827943@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 22, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-22T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-22T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 23, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827944@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 23, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-23T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-23T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 24, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827945@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 24, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-24T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-24T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 25, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827946@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 25, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-25T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-25T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.
Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography (September 26, 2023 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/111940 111940-21827947@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 8:00am
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: University Library

The exhibit examines the intersection between art, narrative, and geography within Japanese cartography. It centers on the titular “manga map”, a rare Japanese travel map of Japan (ca. 1934) that is densely packed with manga illustrations detailing local folklore, history, architecture, flora/fauna, and more. The exhibit also includes works of Japanese art and cartography in order to consider the dichotomy between artistry and geographic depiction, and how that plays with the definition of a “map.”

Alongside the exhibit, the manga map is also part of a new digital humanities preservation project at the library using the online crowd-sourcing platform Zooniverse, where the map will be transcribed/translated and made into a fully interactive digital map. More information is available at the exhibit.

Both the exhibit and the Zooniverse project were created as a summer internship capstone project by Joel Liesenberg, a dual-degree master’s student in International and Regional Studies focusing in Japanese studies and the School of Information focusing in digital curation.

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Exhibition Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:22:44 -0400 2023-09-26T08:00:00-04:00 2023-09-26T23:00:00-04:00 Hatcher Graduate Library University Library Exhibition Manga no Ryokou: The “Manga Map” and A Journey Through the Art of Depiction in Japanese Cartography.