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The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is a UK charity which supports closer links between Japan & the UK through our grants, events and scholarships programmes.
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The book "Strange Pictures," written by the completely anonymous author Uketsu, has been shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2025. Read our interview with the enigmatic writer and YouTuber from earlier this year.
'Uketsu': The internet phantom haunting Japan's bestseller lists
Anonymous author and YouTuber 'Uketsu' deals in a quiet horror that has delighted millions of readers.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The book "Strange Pictures," written by the completely anonymous author Uketsu, has been shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2025. Read our interview with the enigmatic writer and YouTuber from earlier this year.
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Tokyo’s Board of Education has drafted guidelines aimed at protecting teachers from irrational requests and abusive behaviors from parents, from limiting the duration of meetings to having a lawyer handle complaints.
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
Measures from limiting the duration of meetings to having a lawyer handle complaints aim to protect teachers from irrational requests and abusive behaviors.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Tokyo’s Board of Education has drafted guidelines aimed at protecting teachers from irrational requests and abusive behaviors from parents, from limiting the duration of meetings to having a lawyer handle complaints.
Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at the British Museum's upcoming sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors - 3 February to 4 May 2026.
www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/...
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Samurai
This major exhibition reveals the real story of the samurai, from medieval battlefields to modern blockbusters.
www.britishmuseum.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at the British Museum's upcoming sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors - 3 February to 4 May 2026.
www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/...
www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/...
Daiwa Scholarships alumnus and artist, Carl Randall features in two exhibitions opening this month.
The first exhibition opens on 11 November.
The Distinctive Eye: Singular Voices in British Painting at Panter & Hall Gallery, Pall Mall London, 11 to 21 November 2025
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The first exhibition opens on 11 November.
The Distinctive Eye: Singular Voices in British Painting at Panter & Hall Gallery, Pall Mall London, 11 to 21 November 2025
dajf.org.uk/news/daiwa-s...
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Daiwa Scholarships alumnus and artist, Carl Randall features in two exhibitions opening this month.
The first exhibition opens on 11 November.
The Distinctive Eye: Singular Voices in British Painting at Panter & Hall Gallery, Pall Mall London, 11 to 21 November 2025
dajf.org.uk/news/daiwa-s...
The first exhibition opens on 11 November.
The Distinctive Eye: Singular Voices in British Painting at Panter & Hall Gallery, Pall Mall London, 11 to 21 November 2025
dajf.org.uk/news/daiwa-s...
On Tues 18 Nov from 12:00pm – 1:15pm (UK time) we will be hosting a webinar with Daisuke Adachi (Associate Professor of Economics at Aarhus University), moderated by Prof Hugh Whittaker (Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies).
For more information & to book your place:
dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...
For more information & to book your place:
dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...
The Impact of Donald Trump's Tariffs on the Japanese Economy
Donald Trump’s tariff policies have been designed to bring manufacturing back to the United States and protect American jobs. Although the practical results in the US have been mixed so far, retaliati...
dajf.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On Tues 18 Nov from 12:00pm – 1:15pm (UK time) we will be hosting a webinar with Daisuke Adachi (Associate Professor of Economics at Aarhus University), moderated by Prof Hugh Whittaker (Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies).
For more information & to book your place:
dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...
For more information & to book your place:
dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...
Many thanks to Professors Koichi Nakano and @linushagstrom.bsky.social for joining us today for a fascinating discussion about Japan's security policy in the context of rising geopolitical tensions
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Many thanks to Professors Koichi Nakano and @linushagstrom.bsky.social for joining us today for a fascinating discussion about Japan's security policy in the context of rising geopolitical tensions
Now in its fifth edition, Noh Reimagined invites audiences to explore the power of Noh through rare classical performances.
A crowdfunding campaign is in place to sustain Noh Reimagined 2025, ensuring this project continues to inspire for years to come.
dajf.org.uk/news/noh-rei...
A crowdfunding campaign is in place to sustain Noh Reimagined 2025, ensuring this project continues to inspire for years to come.
dajf.org.uk/news/noh-rei...
Noh Reimagined 2025 - crowdfunding campaign
Noh Reimagined, the festival dedicated to the artistry of Noh theatre, returns to Kings Place, London from 28 to 29 November 2025. Now in its fifth edition, the festival invites audiences to explore...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Now in its fifth edition, Noh Reimagined invites audiences to explore the power of Noh through rare classical performances.
A crowdfunding campaign is in place to sustain Noh Reimagined 2025, ensuring this project continues to inspire for years to come.
dajf.org.uk/news/noh-rei...
A crowdfunding campaign is in place to sustain Noh Reimagined 2025, ensuring this project continues to inspire for years to come.
dajf.org.uk/news/noh-rei...
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(For British citizens only.)
Fancy
🇯🇵 A year learning Japanese?
🏡 A month with a Japanese host family?
🏢 Six months of Japanese work experience?
All in Japan?
Then apply for a Daiwa Scholarship here!
dajf.org.uk/scholarships...
🇯🇵 A year learning Japanese?
🏡 A month with a Japanese host family?
🏢 Six months of Japanese work experience?
All in Japan?
Then apply for a Daiwa Scholarship here!
dajf.org.uk/scholarships...
Daiwa Scholarship: General information
The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan, following a month of Japanese language tuition in the UK. Daiwa Scholarships offer outstan...
dajf.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
(For British citizens only.)
Fancy
🇯🇵 A year learning Japanese?
🏡 A month with a Japanese host family?
🏢 Six months of Japanese work experience?
All in Japan?
Then apply for a Daiwa Scholarship here!
dajf.org.uk/scholarships...
🇯🇵 A year learning Japanese?
🏡 A month with a Japanese host family?
🏢 Six months of Japanese work experience?
All in Japan?
Then apply for a Daiwa Scholarship here!
dajf.org.uk/scholarships...
Daiwa Scholarship: General information
The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan, following a month of Japanese language tuition in the UK. Daiwa Scholarships offer outstan...
dajf.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Fancy
🇯🇵 A year learning Japanese?
🏡 A month with a Japanese host family?
🏢 Six months of Japanese work experience?
All in Japan?
Then apply for a Daiwa Scholarship here!
dajf.org.uk/scholarships...
🇯🇵 A year learning Japanese?
🏡 A month with a Japanese host family?
🏢 Six months of Japanese work experience?
All in Japan?
Then apply for a Daiwa Scholarship here!
dajf.org.uk/scholarships...
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In her first speech to parliament as PM, Takaichi describes Russia’s military activity, along with that of China & DPRK, as a “serious concern”. www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZ...
高市早苗首相の所信表明演説の全文 - 日本経済新聞
高市早苗首相の24日の所信表明演説の全文は次の通り。1 はじめに 私は日本と日本人の底力を信じてやまない者として、日本の未来を切り開く責任を担い、この場に立っております。 今の暮らしや未来への不安を希望に変え、強い経済をつくる。そして、日本列島を強く豊かにしていく。世界が直面する課題に向き合い、世界の真ん中で咲き誇る日本外交を取り戻す。絶対にあきらめない決意をもって、国家国民のため、果
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October 24, 2025 at 6:20 AM
In her first speech to parliament as PM, Takaichi describes Russia’s military activity, along with that of China & DPRK, as a “serious concern”. www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZ...
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Japan is planning to open a dedicated visa centre in Moscow to handle the large increase in demand from Russians for tourist visas to visit Japan.
October 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Japan is planning to open a dedicated visa centre in Moscow to handle the large increase in demand from Russians for tourist visas to visit Japan.
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Sumo — a sport based on collisions — is set to have one of its most impactful ever weeks on the western consciousness as a showcase event gets underway at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
The British capital is playing host to the Japan Sumo Association’s first European exhibition in over three decades.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Sumo — a sport based on collisions — is set to have one of its most impactful ever weeks on the western consciousness as a showcase event gets underway at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Upcoming talk on HIV and AIDS in Japan by Dr Mark Pendleton on 20 Oct - organised by the Japan Society London
This will be an important and fascinating talk as the historical and contemporary impact of HIV and AIDS in Japan are not popularly very well known.
www.japansociety.org.uk/event?event=...
This will be an important and fascinating talk as the historical and contemporary impact of HIV and AIDS in Japan are not popularly very well known.
www.japansociety.org.uk/event?event=...
The Japan Society - HIV and AIDS in Japan: Labels, Bodies and Legacies - with Mark Pendleton
www.japansociety.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Upcoming talk on HIV and AIDS in Japan by Dr Mark Pendleton on 20 Oct - organised by the Japan Society London
This will be an important and fascinating talk as the historical and contemporary impact of HIV and AIDS in Japan are not popularly very well known.
www.japansociety.org.uk/event?event=...
This will be an important and fascinating talk as the historical and contemporary impact of HIV and AIDS in Japan are not popularly very well known.
www.japansociety.org.uk/event?event=...
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Thank you so much for this lovely revieeeewwww!!!
"The god of pleasure assumes a distinctly human form in this charmingly updated Greek myth." www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/t... @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @hapahaiku.bsky.social @natashapulley.bsky.social #booksky
March 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Thank you so much for this lovely revieeeewwww!!!
Hāfu2Hāfu is a project created by Japanese-Belgian photographer Tetsuro Miyazaki.
Alongside the portraits of hāfu from 100+ countries are pressing questions related to identity posed directly to the viewer by each sitter.
16-30 Oct @ The Cashbah, London W1W 8BS
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Alongside the portraits of hāfu from 100+ countries are pressing questions related to identity posed directly to the viewer by each sitter.
16-30 Oct @ The Cashbah, London W1W 8BS
dajf.org.uk/news/hafu2ha...
October 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Hāfu2Hāfu is a project created by Japanese-Belgian photographer Tetsuro Miyazaki.
Alongside the portraits of hāfu from 100+ countries are pressing questions related to identity posed directly to the viewer by each sitter.
16-30 Oct @ The Cashbah, London W1W 8BS
dajf.org.uk/news/hafu2ha...
Alongside the portraits of hāfu from 100+ countries are pressing questions related to identity posed directly to the viewer by each sitter.
16-30 Oct @ The Cashbah, London W1W 8BS
dajf.org.uk/news/hafu2ha...
Upcoming Webinar | 'The Housing Crisis in the UK and Japan' with Professor Jiro Yoshida and Dr Filipa Sá
Thursday 13 November
08:00am - 09:15am (US Eastern)
13:00pm - 14:15pm (UK)
22:00pm - 23:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here:
dajf.org.uk/event/the-ho...
Thursday 13 November
08:00am - 09:15am (US Eastern)
13:00pm - 14:15pm (UK)
22:00pm - 23:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here:
dajf.org.uk/event/the-ho...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Upcoming Webinar | 'The Housing Crisis in the UK and Japan' with Professor Jiro Yoshida and Dr Filipa Sá
Thursday 13 November
08:00am - 09:15am (US Eastern)
13:00pm - 14:15pm (UK)
22:00pm - 23:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here:
dajf.org.uk/event/the-ho...
Thursday 13 November
08:00am - 09:15am (US Eastern)
13:00pm - 14:15pm (UK)
22:00pm - 23:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here:
dajf.org.uk/event/the-ho...
Upcoming Webinar | 'Memories of War' with Gill Webber, Meiro Koizumi, Sayuri Kose and Jonathan Watkins
Friday 7 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/memori...
Friday 7 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/memori...
Memories of War
This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II, which had devastating consequences for people in many countries. Despite this historical event providing many lessons, the world is once again e...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Upcoming Webinar | 'Memories of War' with Gill Webber, Meiro Koizumi, Sayuri Kose and Jonathan Watkins
Friday 7 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/memori...
Friday 7 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/memori...
Fan of Okinawan craftsmanship? Then check out the free event programme, 'Okinawan Kogei', in Norwich
Exhibition: 29 Oct to 1 Nov 2025 - The Crypt Gallery, Norwich
Workshop: 1 Nov, 10am/2:30pm - Norwich University of the Arts
Lecture: 3 Nov, Duke St Lecture Theatre, 5pm
Exhibition: 29 Oct to 1 Nov 2025 - The Crypt Gallery, Norwich
Workshop: 1 Nov, 10am/2:30pm - Norwich University of the Arts
Lecture: 3 Nov, Duke St Lecture Theatre, 5pm
October 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Fan of Okinawan craftsmanship? Then check out the free event programme, 'Okinawan Kogei', in Norwich
Exhibition: 29 Oct to 1 Nov 2025 - The Crypt Gallery, Norwich
Workshop: 1 Nov, 10am/2:30pm - Norwich University of the Arts
Lecture: 3 Nov, Duke St Lecture Theatre, 5pm
Exhibition: 29 Oct to 1 Nov 2025 - The Crypt Gallery, Norwich
Workshop: 1 Nov, 10am/2:30pm - Norwich University of the Arts
Lecture: 3 Nov, Duke St Lecture Theatre, 5pm
A big thank you to Ben Jones from the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum for joining us yesterday evening to share details of the Arboretum's collaboration with Toyama Botanical Garden and other Japan-related projects, as well as of the work behind flora conservation.
October 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A big thank you to Ben Jones from the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum for joining us yesterday evening to share details of the Arboretum's collaboration with Toyama Botanical Garden and other Japan-related projects, as well as of the work behind flora conservation.
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Upcoming Webinar | 'The Impact of Donald Trump's Tariffs on the Japanese Economy' with Dr Daisuke Adachi and Professor Hugh Whittaker
Tuesday 18 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...
Tuesday 18 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...
The Impact of Donald Trump's Tariffs on the Japanese Economy
Donald Trump’s tariff policies have been designed to bring manufacturing back to the United States and protect American jobs. Although the practical results in the US have been mixed so far, retaliati...
dajf.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Upcoming Webinar | 'The Impact of Donald Trump's Tariffs on the Japanese Economy' with Dr Daisuke Adachi and Professor Hugh Whittaker
Tuesday 18 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...
Tuesday 18 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...
Upcoming Webinar | 'Japan's Security Policy in a New Era of Geopolitical Tensions' with @knakano1970.bsky.social and @linushagstrom.bsky.social
Tuesday 4 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/japans...
Tuesday 4 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/japans...
Japan’s Security Policy in a New Era of Geopolitical Tensions
In the context of increasing global tension, the world has been experiencing a surge of conflict. Wars continue to rage in Ukraine and Gaza, while tensions in East Asia remain high. Where should Japan...
dajf.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Upcoming Webinar | 'Japan's Security Policy in a New Era of Geopolitical Tensions' with @knakano1970.bsky.social and @linushagstrom.bsky.social
Tuesday 4 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/japans...
Tuesday 4 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan)
Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/japans...
The editors of 'Diversifying Accountability: Exploring #Nikkei Struggles for Memory and Redress Around the Globe' seek proposals from prospective authors for chapters in this upcoming scholarly book.
Proposals are to be submitted by 13 October.
More information:
dajf.org.uk/news/call-fo...
Proposals are to be submitted by 13 October.
More information:
dajf.org.uk/news/call-fo...
Call for Chapter Proposals - Exploring Nikkei Struggles for Memory and Redress Around the Globe
Call for Chapter Proposals by 13 October: Diversifying Accountability: Exploring Nikkei Struggles for Memory and Redress Around the Globe The editors of Diversifying Accountability: Exploring Nikkei S...
dajf.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The editors of 'Diversifying Accountability: Exploring #Nikkei Struggles for Memory and Redress Around the Globe' seek proposals from prospective authors for chapters in this upcoming scholarly book.
Proposals are to be submitted by 13 October.
More information:
dajf.org.uk/news/call-fo...
Proposals are to be submitted by 13 October.
More information:
dajf.org.uk/news/call-fo...
🚨Last day to submit your Daiwa Grant or Award application!
Deadline: today at 11:59pm
Open to individuals and institutions based in the UK or Japan
More info here: dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...
Deadline: today at 11:59pm
Open to individuals and institutions based in the UK or Japan
More info here: dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...
Daiwa Foundation Small Grants and Awards
The Foundation awards grants to individuals and institutions in the UK and Japan in all areas of the visual and performing arts, the humanities, the social sciences, science and engineering, mathemati...
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September 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🚨Last day to submit your Daiwa Grant or Award application!
Deadline: today at 11:59pm
Open to individuals and institutions based in the UK or Japan
More info here: dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...
Deadline: today at 11:59pm
Open to individuals and institutions based in the UK or Japan
More info here: dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...