Program in Japan Studies, NCCU

Topic: The Occupation as Postwar Intellectual History / occupation (Japanese title: 戦後思想史としての占領 / occupation) Speaker: Professor Michael LUCKEN Professor of Japanese Studies, National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO), France. Time: April 13, 2026 (Monday), 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Venue: Room 271107, 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building, NCCU. Organized by: Department of Japanese Japanese Language and Literature Co-organized by: M.A. Program in Japanese Studies

Professor Takekazu Iwamoto from the Faculty of Economics at Seinan Gakuin University will lead 14 of his seminar (Zemi) students to visit NCCU. We cordially invite all students to participate in the Seinan Gakuin University x NCCU Exchange Seminar. Please sign up and join us! 【Registration Link】 https://forms.gle/tuWPpT2Xo2kNZUuU7 【Event Information】 Time: December 20, 2025 (Saturday), 14:00 – 20:00 (Estimated) Venue: Conference Room 271107, 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building, NCCU Language: Japanese Schedule: 13:00 – 17:00: Exchange Seminar (Research presentations and discussions by Taiwanese and Japanese students) 17:30 – onwards: Networking Reception (Get-together) 【Presentation Topics】 [Seinan Gakuin University] Foreign Laborers (外国人労働者) Improving Productivity (生産性の向上) Generative AI (生成AI) [National Chengchi University] To be determined (TBD) Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Continuing our annual tradition, this year's Christmas celebration will be organized and hosted by our energetic first-year M.A. students! We warmly welcome all faculty members and students to join us in the festivities. To help us with the headcount, please fill out the registration form below by December 10 (Wednesday). (Newly admitted students for AY2026 are also more than welcome to join us!)

The M.A./Ph.D. Program in Japanese Studies will host an exchange seminar with students of Professor Tatsunojin Kamikawa from the Graduate School of Law and Politics, Osaka University, on November 28 (Friday) at 10:30 AM. We cordially invite everyone to register and participate! During the event, three students from Osaka University and National Chengchi University will present their research. Event Information: Time: November 28 (Friday), 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Venue: Room 271111, 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building, NCCU Registration Link: https://reurl.cc/ORVa67 Registration Deadline: November 27 (Thursday), 12:00 PM (Noon) Note: Late registrants will not be provided with a lunch box. Lunch boxes will be provided for participants. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation!

[Photo Caption]: Lecture inviter, Adjunct Associate Professor Chen Wen-chia (front right); keynote speaker, veteran media personality He Rong (center); and moderator, Program Director Professor Lee Shih-hui (front left). To cultivate a multifaceted perspective and deepen practical knowledge in Japanese studies, the M.A./Ph.D. Program in Japanese Studies at National Chengchi University (NCCU) continues to organize a rich series of thematic lectures. On the 2nd, the program specially invited He Rong, a veteran media professional and host of Global News’ Global Vision, to conduct a deep analysis of the internal and external challenges facing the current Shigeru Ishiba administration in Japan. The lecture was invited by Adjunct Associate Professor Chen Wen-chia, instructor of the "Japan’s Security Policy" course, and moderated by Program Director Professor Lee Shih-hui. Together, they analyzed the opportunities and challenges for Ishiba under a second Trump term, delivering a brilliant dialogue that combined international perspective with practical insight. Focusing on Internal and External Challenges: He Rong Analyzes Strategic Layout During the lecture, He Rong first focused on "external challenges," systematically analyzing five key diplomatic and economic issues facing the Ishiba administration: U.S. Tariff Negotiations Relations with China and the U.S. Diplomacy with North and South Korea Strategic Coordination with Russia and Europe Security Cooperation with Taiwan and First Island Chain Nations He Rong pointed out that while maintaining a close alliance with the U.S., Ishiba must skillfully utilize economic and diplomatic means to balance pressure from China and other regional players. Regarding "internal challenges," He Rong specifically highlighted the difficulty of power integration among factions and the potential challenge from Sanae Takaichi within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). He emphasized that to stabilize the regime, Ishiba must leverage his coordination skills and policy leadership to balance various forces and avoid political instability. Simulating Leadership Thinking: Proposing the "Ishiba-Style" Response In a highlight of the lecture, He Rong used a "roleplay" approach—asking "What if I were Shigeru Ishiba?"—to propose specific policy strategies. He outlined how Ishiba should respond to the Trump administration's tariff pressure across three dimensions: Domestic Policy: Initiate short-term support for impacted industries, promote market diversification, and encourage corporate innovation to reduce economic dependence on the U.S. U.S. Strategy: Strengthen mutually beneficial negotiations based on the alliance, utilize international partners to apply collective pressure, and seek reasonable agreements to maintain dual stability in trade and security. Public & Parliamentary Diplomacy: Enhance communication with the U.S. Congress, local governments, and the business community. Leverage cultural and media influence to shape Japan's image and garner support from American public opinion. He Rong concluded that the best strategy for Ishiba is to uphold the three principles of "Economic Parity, Political Stability, and Security Interdependence" while flexibly using bilateral and multilateral diplomatic tools. Interaction and Reflection: The Practical Meaning of Japanese Studies Program Director Professor Lee Shih-hui noted in his introduction that with the Trump administration’s return to the White House, the U.S.-Japan alliance will enter a new phase of adjustment. Ishiba's responses will significantly impact Japan’s future political and economic trajectory, making this a vital topic for graduate students. Associate Professor Chen Wen-chia concluded by stating that He Rong’s ability to interpret global shifts as a frontline media professional is a skill that scholars and students of Japanese studies should emulate. He encouraged students to cultivate a keen sensitivity to "understanding the world, recognizing trends, and adapting to change" (知世、識勢、應變) to make precise judgments in a rapidly changing international landscape. Related Links & Multimedia Speaker: He Rong (Veteran Media Personality) Inviter: Adjunct Assoc. Prof. Chen Wen-chia Moderator: Prof. Lee Shih-hui Original News Source: Newtalk News

Time: March 12 (Saturday), 08:50 – 10:30 Venue: Conference Hall, Science Building, National Taipei University of Education (NTUE) Topic: Representations of War in NHK Morning Dramas (Simultaneous Interpretation) Japanese Title: 日本NHK連続テレビ小説（朝ドラ）における戦争表現（通訳付き） Moderator: Yi-yun Li (Professor, Graduate Institute of Taiwan History, National Chengchi University) Speaker: Masafumi Fujita (Visiting Research Fellow, M.A./Ph.D. Program in Japanese Studies, College of International Affairs, National Chengchi University) Organizer: Annual Conference of the Cultural Studies Association, R.O.C. (Taiwan) For event details, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/127595957281809/posts/7046106198764049/

I. Time: March 18, 2022 (Friday), 14:00 – 16:00. II. Venue: Room 271111, 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building, NCCU. III. Speaker: Dr. Takeshi Uemura (Senior Assistant Professor, School of Law, Meiji University). IV. Format: The speaker will present via online video link. The lecture will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. V. Notices and Protocols: Check-in: 13:45 – 14:00. Epidemic Prevention: Please wear a mask in compliance with COVID-19 prevention measures. On-site Registration: Waitlist spots and on-site registration will be available depending on the venue's capacity. Faculty, students, and members of the public who are interested are welcome to register. Registration Link: https://moltke.nccu.edu.tw/Registration/registration.do?action=conferenceInfo&conferenceID=X19807