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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 16h

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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Justin McCurry @justinmmccurry.bsky.social · 4d

Sanae Takaichi: the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic party who cites Thatcher as an influence

Takaichi, likely to become Japan’s first female PM, is a rightwinger who has been critical of China and focused on migration in her campaign

www.theguardian.com

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 8d

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...

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...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 8d

🚨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...

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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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 9d

🚨Don't forget to submit your Daiwa Grant or Award application by 11:59pm tomorrow!

Open to individuals & institutions in the UK & Japan across the arts, humanities, sciences & more.

More info here: t.co/VxB8JqatBL

https://dajf.org.uk/daiwa-foundation-small-grants-and-awards

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 12d

Former Daiwa Scholar, Gareth Mattey is the dramaturg for this piece, taking place on Saturday 29 November as part of this year's Noh Reimagined:

www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/con...

Matsukaze & Song of Rona Island • Contemporary • Kings Place

Motokiyo (1363– c. 1443) is one of the most revered masterpieces of classical noh, and a work that Zeami himself held in special regard. Its haunting themes of ghostly love, memory, and seaside solit...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 13d

A big thank you to Dr Naomi Hashimoto and @profjanegreen.bsky.social for joining us this afternoon and giving us an insight into the factors contributing to the rise of far-right populism in Japan and the UK, respectively.

Many thanks to everyone who joined today, too!

Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 14d

As part of Noh Reimagined 2025 curator Gina Buenfeld-Murley and Daiwa Scholarships alumnus @drchrisharding.bsky.social will discuss ‘Bashō’ (Plantain Tree) by Konparu Zenchiku (1405–1470), ahead of its first-ever performance outside Japan.

Fri, 28 Nov at 6pm:

www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...

Pre-Performance Talk - Bashō: The Botanical Mind • Words • Kings Place

Gina Buenfeld-Murley, curator of the exhibition 'The Botanical Mind' at Camden Art Centre, joins Dr Christopher Harding, arts historian, to discuss the noh play 'Bashō' (Plantain Tree) by Konparu Zenc...

www.kingsplace.co.uk

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 14d

🚨Grants and Awards application deadline next Tuesday!

Open to individuals & institutions in the UK & Japan across arts, humanities, sciences & more

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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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 19d

JAPAN MATSURI, the UK’s much-loved and biggest
annual festival of Japanese culture and food,
will return to Trafalgar Square on Sunday, 21 September from 10am to 8pm!

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Japan Matsuri London – The much-loved JAPAN MATSURI returns to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 1 October

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 21d

You can find the book here: which you can find here: www.routledge.com/New-Perspect...

New Perspectives on Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners

This book examines the peacetime military relationship between the United Kingdom and Japan spanning partnerships and interactions from the 1860s to the present day. Reflecting the multiple changes in...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 21d

Many thanks to Professor Thomas French, Dr Philip Shetler-Jones and Dr Ra Mason for joining us yesterday evening to present on their contributions to a new book, 'New Perspectives on Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners'.

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 26d

Upcoming Seminar |🌸'Celebrating the Flora of Japan' with Ben Jones, Arboretum Curator at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum

Tuesday 7 October, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/celebr...

Celebrating the Flora of Japan

Japan’s landscapes are as diverse as they are beautiful – from Hokkaido’s alpine meadows to the subtropical forests of Okinawa. This variety of habitats supports an extraordinary range of plants, with...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 27d

A big thank you to Professor Chiharu Inaba for his talk on Chiune Sugihara’s humanitarian deeds during WWII, where he shed light on the facts – and myths – of the Japanese diplomat's actions.

Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 29d

Japan is set to choose its fourth PM in five years - who could be next?

Daiwa Scholarships alumnus, Professor James Brown is quoted in this BBC news article!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Japan has seen three prime ministers in five years - who could be its new leader after Shigeru Ishiba??

Japan's next leader will face the challenge of steering a much weakened government.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 29d

To those registered for our Private View and/or Artist Talk this evening: both events will proceed as scheduled

- Private View: ひろしま/hiroshima | 5pm–8pm

- Artist Talk by Ishiuchi Miyako | 6pm–7pm

For any enquiries, please contact our Events Team at [email protected]

Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 29d

Many thanks to Lesley Downer for her fascinating talk, 'The Impact of Women on Japanese History', yesterday evening.

If you're interested in buying her book on Japanese history, please click on the following link: oldstreetpublishing.co.uk/102/the-shor...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our friends at the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation are hiring!
Job details (Programmes Executive) can be found below.

www.gbsf.org.uk/job-vacancies/

The Great Britain Sasakawa FoundationJOB VACANCIES – The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · Sep 2

Upcoming Webinar | 'Populism in the UK and Japan: Elections, Immigration and Economic Insecurity' with ‪@profjanegreen.bsky.social and Dr Naoko Hashimoto

Date: Thurs 25 Sept 2025
Time: 12pm-1:15pm (BST) / 8pm-9:15pm (JST)
Location: Online (Zoom)

Book your place here: dajf.org.uk/event/populi...

Populism in the UK and Japan: Elections, Immigration and Economic Insecurity

Political populism is on the rise globally, driven by factors including social inequality, economic insecurity and immigration. This trend is also evident in the UK and Japan, as reflected in recent e...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚨Don't forget to submit your application for a Daiwa Scholarship by 4 Dec 2025!

Gain a unique opportunity to

- 🎌Spend a year learning Japanese
- 🏡Enjoy a one-month homestay
- 🏢Do a six-month work placement

All in Japan! 🗾

More info 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...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚨Applications open for Daiwa Scholarships, a unique opportunity to

- 🎌Spend a year learning Japanese
- 🏡Enjoy a one-month homestay
- 💼Do a six-month work placement

All in Japan! 🗾

More info below:
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...

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Daiwa Foundation @daiwafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 7

Her street photography, which seeks to evoke the memory of Hiroshima's past from its present, will also feature in the Daiwa Foundation's next exhibition, opening 10 September 2025.

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ひろしま/hiroshima

Amid intensifying conflicts around the world, some of them associated with nuclear threats, Hiroshima’s experience as history’s first nuclear target is increasingly remembered and highlighted. The cit...

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