The 2018 Japan Conference on Japan Studies organized by Association of Teachers and Researchers in Asia will take place between March 26, 2018 and March 29, 2018 in Osaka, Japan. The theme of the Japan conference is aging and constitutional changes in Japan. We invite academicians and scholars from all the relevant disciplines to submit their papers and ongoing research findings to this stimulating and exciting conference. This peer-reviewed academic conference aims to bring together the world’s leading scholars and opinion leaders and increase our understanding of emerging scientific issues and research methodologies relating to Japan studies. Association of Teachers and Researchers in Asia believes that this academic event will surely promote better research in applied academics and facilitate networking opportunities for international scholars. The submissions should be made directly to the conference chair at submit@atera.org.
Abstract Submission: January 25, 2018
Early Bird Registration: March 12, 2018
Conference Date: March 26, 2018
Full Paper Submission: February 24, 2018

We will have conference tracks in the following areas
Track 1 Japan Studies
Track 2 Japanese Studies
Track 3 The Aging Society
Track 4 Nihonjinron
Track 5 Japanese Society
Track 6 Japan in the 21st Century
Track 7 Interdisciplinary


The Japan conference will be held at Maikoya Heritage House, Japan’s prominent cultural experience museum. Maikoya Osaka is a 6-floor unique building that combines zen and Japanese architecture that is located in the heart of Osaka. ATERA is given this unique privilege of holding an academic conference in the Edo-style rooms of Maikoya. The venue can be easily accessed from the Kansai International Airport (about 50 min. bus ride) and is only a train stop away from Shinsaibashi, the most popular spot in the city.

Maikoya Heritage House. Step into Ancient Japan.

CULTURAL ACTIVITY

The Japan conference is organized in the spirit of connectedness, as 2018 is an imperative time for international scholars to reengage in shared dialogues towards implementing world-leading research and generate world-changing impact. We believe we can better understand different mindsets when we immerse ourselves into different cultures. The Japanese Tea ceremony that represents respect, harmony and simplicity, crucial symbolic elements of Japanese culture, will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life. By learning about Japan and its people, you will be immersed in different perspectives and approaches that are unique to this country.