Special Lectures in 2025
A scholar is asked to join all of these Special Lectures, because they are specially designed for our scholars (to help understand the diversity of cultures and consider international issues, especially relevant to East Asia). Those who missed a special lecture (with a strong reason) can take a Special Seminar instead. The information of Special Seminar is usually sent by email from AFLSP office or committee members. Alternatively, a scholar can propose a seminar as a Special Seminar as well but please get approval from the AFLSP committee BEFORE joining it. Notice that the requirement for Special Lectures is 6 hours a year.
The 1st: Harmony between humans and nature. A Lesson from Ashiu Forest Research Station and Miyama town
- Date: Sat. May 24th, 2025
- Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
- Venue: Room 113, Higashiichijo-Kan, Kyoto University (see access)
- Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Masae Ishihara of Kyoto University
- Participants: All scholars and AFLSP related persons
- Flyer: 20250524-flyer.pdf
The 2nd: Dive into Japanese Tanka poetry
- Date: Jan 10 (Sat), 2026
- Time: 13:30-16:30 (opens from 13:00 for free talk)
- Venue: Room 201, Higashiichijo-Kan
- Lecturer: Ms. Haruka Suzuki
- Abstract: Tanka is a short Japanese poem with 31 syllables, which are further broken down into 5-7-5-7-7 rhythms. This very simple form has been handed down for over 1200 years. This special lecture will introduce Tanka to the participants.
- Flyer: 20260110-flyer.pdf