The Center for Japanese Studies and the Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia, supported by The Japan Foundation, present the International Japanese Studies Research Workshop & Symposium 2025. It comprises three components:
Through this series of activities, the program seeks to contribute to the development of global Japanese Studies by fostering scholarly exchange and collaboration among researchers at various stages of their academic careers—connecting students, early-career scholars, and senior academics from Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and beyond. We welcome participation from undergraduate and postgraduate students, alumni, and all enthusiasts of Japanese Studies.
The Japanese Studies Research Workshop is dedicated to immersing participants in the multifaceted realm of Japanese studies. It introduces a wide array of topics and methodologies, encouraging participants to delve into diverse perspectives and approaches within the field. By bringing together emerging scholars, the workshop fosters a dynamic network poised to shape the future of Japanese studies. Moreover, it offers participants invaluable experience in engaging with international academic events, enhancing their collaborative research skills and cross-cultural communication. Through lectures, discussions, and interactive sessions, participants are equipped to navigate the complexities of Japanese studies and contribute meaningfully to the global academic community. Participants are required to attend the online lecture series. They are also expected to take part in the international symposium as panel presenters, where they will present their research proposals and receive feedback from peers and international experts.
| Topic 1: Cultural representation (Himawan Pratama) |
4 July | Introduction + practice | |||
| 11 July | Group work | ||||
| Topic 2: Gender & literature (Rouli Esther Pasaribu) |
18 July | Introduction + practice | |||
| 25 July | Group work | ||||
| Topic 3: Linguistics & Language education (Lea Santiar) |
1 August | Introduction + practice | |||
| 8 August | Group work | ||||
| Topic 4: Qualitative Data Collection Method (Indah S. Pratidina) |
15 August | Introduction + practice | |||
| 22 August | Group work | ||||
| Topic 5: Migrant Studies (M. Reza Rustam) |
29 August | Introduction + practice | |||
| 12 September | Group work | ||||
| Topic 6: Digital ethnography (Aldrie Alman Drajat) |
19 September | Introduction + practice | |||
| 26 September | Group work | ||||
| Individual Research |
3 October | Mentoring 1 | |||
| 10 October | Mentoring 2 | ||||
Lecturers for the Japanese Studies Research Workshop
【Call for Workshop Participants】
The Center for Japanese Studies and the Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia, with the support of the Japan Foundation, invite students and alumni with an academic interest in Japanese Studies to participate in the International Japanese Studies Research Workshop & Symposium 2025.
This program offers a platform for participants to deepen their understanding of Japanese Studies in a global context, develop individual research projects, and engage in academic exchange at both national and international levels.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
🔵Registration Deadline: 15 June 2025
🔵Format: Onsite, 14 weekly sessions (4 July – 10 October 2025)
🔵Venue: Center for Japanese Studies (Pusat Studi Jepang), Universitas Indonesia, Depok Campus
🔵Participation Fee: IDR 1,000,000
BENEFITS
🔵Broader insights into current issues in global Japanese Studies
🔵Guided development of your individual research plan
🔵Opportunities for academic networking with peers and scholars
🔵Experience presenting at an international symposium
🔵A total of 92 learning hours (transferable as academic credit)
ELIGIBILITY
🔵Open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, with an academic or professional interest in Japanese Studies.
For registration and further information:
Register
Contacts:
email: psj@ui.ac.id
website: https://psj.ui.ac.id
phone: +62-21-786-3547
The online seminar series aims to introduce the diverse practices and methodologies of Japanese Studies across Southeast Asia. Held monthly from July to September, each session features prominent scholars from leading Southeast Asian universities, offering participants insights into regionally grounded approaches to the field. By bringing together scholars and students from across the region, the series fosters a vibrant network that encourages collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Serving as a lead-up to the international symposium scheduled for October, this initiative provides valuable experience in international academic engagement and contributes to the advancement of Japanese Studies in a global context.
| Tentative schedule | Speakers (under confirmation) |
|---|---|
| 24 July | Dr. Clay Eaton (National University of Singapore) Dr. Krittapol Viphaveekul (Chulalongkorn University) |
| 28 August | Dr. Karl Ian Uy Cheng Chua (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Dr. Meta Puji Astuti (Universitas Hasanuddin) |
| 25 September | Dr. Rohayati Paidi (Universiti Malaya) Dr. Kadek Eva Khrisna Adnyani (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha) |
*Each lecture will be held at the following hours:
13.00 – 15.00 GMT +6.30 (Naypyidaw)
14.00 – 16.00 GMT +7 (Jakarta, Bangkok, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, & Vientiane)
15.00 – 17.00 GMT +8 (Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Denpasar, & Makassar)
The International Symposium, scheduled for October 21–22, 2025, is organized in collaboration with the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken). It offers a platform for scholars to present new research and explore emerging perspectives in Japanese Studies, with particular attention to the role of Digital Humanities tools and methods. Invited speakers from Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian universities will share diverse regional insights. In addition, scholars are encouraged to submit proposals for panel sessions, with submissions open to all areas of Japanese Studies. By bringing together researchers and students from across the region and beyond, the symposium aims to foster meaningful academic exchange and strengthen international collaboration in the field.
The Center for Japanese Studies Universitas Indonesia, The Faculty of Humanities Universitas Indonesia, International Research Center for Japanese Studies, and Consortium for Global Japanese Studies; supported by Japan Foundation present:
Call for Panel Presenters
The International Japanese Studies Research Workshop & Symposium 2025 invites scholars to submit abstracts for panel presentations.
Symposium Dates: 21–22 October 2025
Format: Hybrid (Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia and via Zoom)
Theme: Digital Humanities for Japanese Studies in Southeast Asia
🔵Abstracts (200–250 words) may be submitted in English or Japanese (with English translation).
🔵Include: title, author name(s), affiliation(s), email address(es), and 3–5 keywords.
🔵Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
🔵Open to all areas of Japanese Studies.
🔵Abstract Submission Deadline: 2 August 2025
🔵Review Notification: 16 August 2025
🔵Presenter Registration Deadline: 30 August 2025
🔵Full Paper Deadline: 30 September 2025
🔵For payments in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
IDR 500,000 – On-site participation
IDR 300,000 – Online participation
🔵For payments in US Dollars (USD)
USD 50 – On-site participation
USD 30 – Online participation
Further details and submission portal: