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Upcoming Events

Meet the Author: Akane ARAKI

Sat 10th October 2026 - Wed 14th October 2026

The UK is enjoying a surge in the popularity of Japanese contemporary literature. Yet, one particular genre remains overlooked: crime and mystery. However, with the recent trend of Japanese works being shortlisted for the Dagger for Crime Fiction in Translation, it is clear that this genre which boasts a g...

*Applications Open* Japan Foundation Grants FY 2027-28

Mon 7th September 2026 - Tue 1st December 2026

Applications are now open for The Japan Foundation Head Office grants in Arts and Cultural Exchange, Japanese Studies, and Japanese Lan...