Center for Japanese Studies (CJS)

Now accepting applications! The CJS Japan Internship Initiative connects U-M students with Japanese organizations for summer internships. To learn more, contact us at cjs.internships@umich.edu

Funding Opportunities CJS provides funding for Japan-based study abroad, internships, and research projects. See our awards and funding page to learn more!

The Origins of Japanese Studies at Michigan We invite you to learn more about the history of CJS!

Filmmakers and Artists at CJS Kaori Momoi, one of the top actresses in Japan, visited CJS and Ann Arbor in 2007 for film screenings and an interview with Professor Markus Nornes. CJS regularly hosts artists and filmmakers, and screens dozens of Japanese live action and anime films every year. Photo credit, Scott Galvin.

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Recent News

Announcing the Teaching Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Studies (Academic Year 2025–2026)

We are accepting applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships for the 2025–2026 academic year. The deadline to apply is December 18, 2024.

2024 Leadership Updates at the International Institute

New director appointments start July 1, 2024.

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The Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) promotes and disseminates research on Japan, fosters communication among diverse disciplines, and encourages new approaches in the understanding of Japan and its place in the world.

Founded in 1947, CJS is the oldest interdisciplinary center in the United States with a mission to promote research and teaching in Japanese studies.

CJS is home to faculty and students from a variety of disciplines and professional schools, artists and scholars visiting from near and far, and community organizations engaged in Japan-related activities in Michigan.