Center for Japanese Studies (CJS)

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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International Institute Awards $1.1M+ for Summer Research and Internships Abroad

The International Institute, along with additional funding from Rackham Graduate School, has administered over $1,100,000 in financial awards to U-M Ann Arbor students for international summer research and internships.

Connecting Family and the World: Using East Asian Children's Literature in the Classroom

The East Asia National Resource Center held an all-day workshop for K-12 educators exploring best practices and new ideas for incorporating East Asian children’s literature into their classrooms.

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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.