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Celebrating 20th anniversary of the Department of Japanese Language and Literature, Universitas Airlangga

International Seminar

Japanese Studies
in the Changing World

A hybrid seminar exploring how Japanese language, literature, and culture continue to evolve in a rapidly changing world.

Date
Offline Sep 14, 2026
Online Sep 15, 2026
Venue ASEEC Tower - Majapahit Hall (5th Floor) Sep 14, 2026
Online Zoom Meeting Sep 15, 2026
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About the Seminar

When Culture Meets a Constantly Changing World

Amid global shifts in technology, identity, and culture, Japan and Indonesia stand at a meaningful crossroads. Japanese Studies bridges tradition with a world in constant change. This seminar invites academics, practitioners, and students to explore that crossroads together.

Academic Discussion

Research presentations and discourse on Japanese language, literature, and society within an ever-changing global context.

Cross-Cultural Perspectives

A cross-cultural dialogue connecting Japanese culture with contemporary voices from Indonesia and the international community.

Hybrid Event

Join the first day at ASEEC Tower, Universitas Airlangga, and continue the second day online through the official Zoom.

Event Details

Date & Important Schedule

Date
Day 1 Monday 14 Sept 2026
Day 2 Tuesday 15 Sept 2026
Important Schedule
  • Open Registration18 June - 19 July 2026
  • Abstract Submission18 June - 19 July 2026
  • Full Paper Submission (Optional)19 October - 26 October 2026
Publication

Publish Your Research

Selected papers from this seminar may be developed for publication in affiliated journals at Universitas Airlangga. Be sure to review each journal's author guidelines and download the article template to prepare your manuscript.

Keynote Speakers

Voices Shaping the Field

A line-up of distinguished scholars and practitioners from Japan, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom shaping the future of Japanese Studies.

Portrait of Dr. Natsuko Shibata Perera

Dr. Natsuko Shibata Perera

Chair of The British Association for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language

Portrait of Seki Tomoya

Seki Tomoya

Assistant Director of the Japan Foundation Jakarta

Portrait of Prof. Dr. Djodjok Soepardjo, M.Litt.

Prof. Dr. Djodjok Soepardjo, M.Litt.

Head of the Indonesian Association for Japanese Language Education

Portrait of Dr. Takonai Susumu

Dr. Takonai Susumu

Japanese Consulate General in Surabaya

Portrait of Julian Aldrin Pasha, MA., Ph.D.

Julian Aldrin Pasha, MA., Ph.D.

Head of the Indonesian Association for Japanese Studies

Portrait of Dr. Kadek Eva Krishna Adnyani, S.S., M.Si.

Dr. Kadek Eva Krishna Adnyani, S.S., M.Si.

Head of the Consortium of Japanese Study Programs

Location

Find Us on the Map

The on-site sessions take place at ASEEC Tower - Majapahit Hall, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya.

ASEEC Tower - Majapahit Hall (5th Floor)

Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Airlangga No.4-6, Surabaya, Indonesia

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Registration

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Be part of the conversation on the future of these studies.

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