An Outlook on Japan's Energy Security Nov. 29 from 6:30PM │ TUJ Parliament & On Zoom Join us for a crucial discussion on Japan's energy security and decarbonization dilemma led by experts Sune Strøm and Kanau Takahashi. @DanishEmbTokyo More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Anime at War and Peace October 3 from 1:40PM │ On Zoom Find out how anime classics such as Mobile Suit Gundam helped shape the anime landscape in the 70s and 80s, and their lasting impact on the industry. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

"'My Body, My Choice' - Is that so?" September 28 from 6:30PM │ TUJ Parliament & On Zoom Forbes Japan 30 under 30 2023 honoree Kazuko Fukuda will be speaking on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Japan. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

The Fall 2023 semester at @templeunivjapan has just started which also means another semester filled with brand-new ICAS events! Make sure you keep up with our event schedule by visiting our website (link in bio) or following us here. We excited to see you all this fall!

Wolf Warriors and their Audiences August 7 from 6PM │ TUJ, Room 306 Experts Dr. Li Shao and Dr. Dongshu Liu will discuss China’s growing nationalist diplomacy and its impact on the country’s domestic and international politics. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Antinuclear Citizens TODAY from 6PM │ TUJ, Room 306 & Zoom Author Akihiro Ogawa will be discussing his new book—Antinuclear Citizens: Sustainability Policy and Grassroots Activism in Post-Fukushima Japan. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Beyond the Veil: A Poetic Exploration of Race and Social Justice TOMORROW from NOON │ Zoom A performance by acclaimed poet Neal Hall whose poetry has consistently championed socioeconomic and political issues pertinent to social advocacy. Info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

The Rise of Secular Gurus in An Age of Conspiracy Theories July 11 from 6:30PM │ TUJ, Room 401 Co-host of @GurusPod, Chris Kavanagh, will explore how modern gurus such as Elon Musk spread their conspiratorial messages in this new digital era. Info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

An Update on Japanese Politics TODAY │ TUJ, Room 301 @templeunivjapan's professor Michael Cucek will discuss the recent developments in Japanese politics and touching on the possible future of the country’s leadership. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

The Modern History of Managing Seismic Risk in Japan July 4 from 12PM │ TUJ Room 208 & Zoom @penn_state Professor, Gregory Smits will discuss Japan's earthquake management and the lessons the government has learned from past disasters. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Japanese & United States Industrial Policy July 3 from NOON │ TUJ, Room 311 @Chris_Griz will be speaking on how the shift from "technoglobalism" to "technonationalism" affects Japan's and the US' industrial policy More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

The Politics of TikTok "Bans" in the United States TODAY from 5PM │ TUJ, Room 313 Graham Webster, research scholar at @StanfordCyber and editor of @DigiChn, will help us understand the concerns of the US govt. regarding TikTok. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Japan’s Graying Security Landscape Jun 20 from 6:30PM │ TUJ, Room 401 Join us in a discussion about Japan's new national security strategy in this current changing geopolitical and demographic landscape era. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

On Inflation and Retirement Jun 20 from 12:00PM │ TUJ, Room 401 Lunch & Learning session about the future of retirement security by founder and CEO of Europacifica Consulting, Naomi Fink. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Neutrality in the New Cold War Jun 13 from 6:30PM │ TUJ, Room 304 ICAS Fellow and Kyoto University Professor Pascal Lottaz will discuss the recent neutrality developments around the world. More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Japan's Nuclear Disaster & the Politics of Safety Governance May 30 from 6:30PM | TUJ Parliament & Zoom Florentine Koppenborg will discuss her book which focuses on how the Fukushima disaster changed nuclear energy politics in Japan More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Leveling up your career: Working in video games Apr 13 from 10:20AM │ TUJ, Room 506 & Zoom VALORANT Senior Managers Chad Bruttomesso & Jenn Jessee, Riot Games Brand Manager Becky Li will be discussing working in the game industry More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas

Can Japan resist dual citizenship? Apr 4 from 6:30PM | TUJ, Room 313 Peter J. Spiro, Charles R. Weiner Professor of Law at @TempleLaw, will be discussing Japan's resistance to dual citizenship More info at: tuj.ac.jp/icas