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Center for Japanese Studies (CJS)
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Recent News
Announcing the Teaching Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Studies (Academic Year 2026–2027)
CJS is accepting applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships for the 2026–2027 academic year. The deadline to apply is January 7, 2026.
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MIRS Welcomes the Fall 2025 Cohort
The International Institute (II) is thrilled to welcome the newest cohort of students in the Masters of International and Regional Studies (MIRS) program!
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.
