JSAC 2013

Japan on the Edge

at
University of Saskatchewan,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
October 4 - 6, 2013

The continuing transitions within Japan present the country with a daunting array of challenges and opportunities.  The country finds itself, through a series of developments connected to both internal and external forces, on the edge between nuclear power and alternative energy supplies, between North Korea, South Korea, China and Russia on boundary matters, between a generation as an industrial powerhouse and an emerging position as a post-industrial nation, between the prospect of global climate change and the possibilities of become "Green Japan," between the prospect and the consequences of a rapidly aging society, between a period of political uncertainty and a possible return to LDP-led stability, and between the completing commercial influences of Asia and the West.  This age of transitions promises to test to creativity, resolve and competing forces within Japanese society and between Japan and the broader world.

JSAC 2013 will host a series of panels related to the theme of "Japan on the Edge," but will remain true to its tradition of providing Canada' best forum for the exchange of ideas, new research and professional insights into Japanese culture, society and business. Paper and panel proposals are welcomed from Canada-based scholars of Japan, Japan-based academics and commentators, Japan specialists from other countries, and graduate students.  A special professional seminar may be organized for graduate students. 

JSAC 2013 will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the fastest growing city in Canada, at the University of Saskatchewan, arguably the country's most attractive campus.  Our Friday meeting will be held at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a truly special First Nations culture centre on the outskirts of the city.  The Saturday and Sunday meetings, which includes a banquet on Saturday night at the University Club, will be held at the Diefenbaker Centre, home to the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.  JSAC 2013, organized by Dr. Carin Holroyd, Department of Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan, promises to be intellectually exciting and, in the long-standing tradition of the Japan Studies Association of Canada, one of the most collegial and welcoming conferences in the country.  Application has been made for financial assistance for JSAC 2013.  If the request is successful, JSAC 2013 will be in a position to provide financial assistance for travel and accommodations. 

For further information, contact Carin at Carin.Holroyd@usask.ca or at 306-966-5506

To submit a proposal, send your material to 2013JSAC@gmail.com. 

The deadline for the first call for proposals is 1 June 2013.  Please send panel suggestions or single-paper proposals as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Watch this site for confirmation of plenary speakers and for further information on the JSAC 2013 conference.  We look forward to welcoming you to Saskatoon this fall.