{"id":1923,"date":"2026-02-12T12:51:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T03:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aisf.or.jp\/sgra\/english\/?p=1923"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:29:13","slug":"the-1st-japan-india-forum-japanese-studies-in-asia-building-academic-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aisf.or.jp\/sgra\/english\/2026\/02\/12\/the-1st-japan-india-forum-japanese-studies-in-asia-building-academic-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"The 1st Japan-India Forum: “Japanese Studies in Asia: Building Academic Networks”"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 1st Japan-India Asia Future Forum (JIAFF) will take place in Delhi as below. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Theme :<\/strong> \u201cJapanese Studies in Asia: Building Academic Networks\u201d<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>13th<\/sup> March 2026 (Friday)<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>9 AM \u2014 6 PM<\/p>\n

Venue: <\/strong>Sir Shankar Lal Concert Hall, University of Delhi<\/p>\n

Organizers: <\/strong>Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi, Atsumi International Foundation Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA)<\/p>\n

Language:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n

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The event is free and open to all. Please register via this link<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research on East Asia has traditionally been approached either from within the East Asian region or through Western analytical frameworks. In the context of rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics and the growing importance of inter-Asian connectivity, it has become imperative to reorient these perspectives. This forum seeks to emphasise the significance of East Asian Studies\u2014particularly Japanese Studies in India\u2014as well as research on India conducted within East Asia.<\/p>\n

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As the first initiative of its kind in South Asia, the forum aims to promote the creation of robust academic networks among scholars and institutions engaged in East Asian and South Asian studies. It will provide a platform for critical discussions on the current relevance of area studies, diverse methodological approaches to the study of Asian societies by other Asian scholars, emerging academic trends, and students\u2019 research interests.<\/p>\n

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Through interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange, the forum seeks to identify both shared concerns and distinctive trajectories within Asian scholarship. By highlighting key themes and opportunities for future collaboration, it aspires to lay the groundwork for sustainable and mutually enriching academic partnerships across Asia.<\/p>\n

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Program<\/strong> (A detailed program with presenter profiles and abstracts is available here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Overall Chair\/Master of Ceremonies:<\/strong> Faculty, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi<\/p>\n

9:30 – 10:00 AM<\/strong> \u2013 Registration<\/p>\n

10:00 AM \u2013 11:30 PM   Opening Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n

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10:00 \u2013 11:30<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Inaugural Session<\/strong><\/p>\n