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PSU Center for Japanese Studies

@CjsPsu

The CJS hosts lectures by renowned scholars and business leaders, and presents student performances of traditional Japanese theater and other performing arts.

 Portland, Oregon
pdx.edu/japanese-studies
Joined October 2019
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TONIGHT:
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Hijinks, Hyperbole, & Spectacle! PSU Students perform Kabuki and Kyogen on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Lincoln Performance Hall. Tickets available at the PSU Box Office: portlandstate.universitytick… #portlandstateuniversity #centerforjapanesestudies #kabuki #kyogen #pdx #events
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Happening THIS FRIDAY!
PSU Center for Japanese Studies (@CjsPsu) profile picturePSU Center for Japanese Studies@CjsPsuMay 28
Hijinks, Hyperbole, and Spectacle: PSU Students Perform Kabuki, Kyogen, and Dance Directed by Laurence Kominz, Costumes by Toshimi Tanaka, Photo by Dale Peterson. Friday, 06/12/26 7:00 PM Lincoln Hall Tickets General Public: $25 Seniors/ PSU Facutly/Staff: $20 Any Student: $9
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NEXT FRIDAY:
PSU Center for Japanese Studies (@CjsPsu) profile picturePSU Center for Japanese Studies@CjsPsuMay 13
Hijinks, Hyperbole, & Spectacle! PSU Students perform Kabuki and Kyogen on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Lincoln Performance Hall. Tickets available at the PSU Box Office: portlandstate.universitytick… #portlandstateuniversity #centerforjapanesestudies #kabuki #kyogen #pdx #events
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Hijinks, Hyperbole, and Spectacle: PSU Students Perform Kabuki, Kyogen, and Dance Directed by Laurence Kominz, Costumes by Toshimi Tanaka, Photo by Dale Peterson. Friday, 06/12/26 7:00 PM Lincoln Hall Tickets General Public: $25 Seniors/ PSU Facutly/Staff: $20 Any Student: $9
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Thank you for all who attended last night and listened with your heart and eyes. A very special thank you to our guest speaker, Mary Yoko Brannen, for sharing her insight on bicultural experiences and on her work relating to it. CJS Infor: pdx.edu/japanese-studies #cjs #psu
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TONIGHT:
PSU Center for Japanese Studies (@CjsPsu) profile picturePSU Center for Japanese Studies@CjsPsuApr 28
'What We Get Wrong About Culture: Ethnography and Learning from Cultural Complexity' A Lecture by Dr. Mary Yoko Brannen, Professor Emerita of San Jose University 5:30 | Tues, May 26, 2026 NASCC Room 110 Free and Open to the Public #cjs #centerforjapanesestudies #portlandstate
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THIS TUESDAY: What We Get Wrong About Culture: Ethnography & Learning from Cultural Complexity Lecture by Dr. Mary Yoko Brannen, Professor Emerita, SJSU 05/26/26 @ 5:30 PM NASCC Rm 110 Free & Open to Public Books available for purchase More CJS Events: pdx.edu/japanese-studies/
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In two weeks: 'What We Get Wrong About Culture: Ethnography and Learning from Cultural Complexity' A Lecture by Dr. Mary Yoko Brannen 5:30 PM | Tues 05/26/2026 Native American Student and Community Center (NASCC) Room 110 Free & Open to Public pdx.edu/japanese-studies
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A big thank you to all who attended last night's lecture, as well as Professor Matanle for presenting his research on how depopulation is shaping our world. We hope to see everyone again for the last lecture in this series! CJS page: pdx.edu/japanese-studies/cjs…
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Hijinks, Hyperbole, & Spectacle! PSU Students perform Kabuki and Kyogen on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Lincoln Performance Hall. Tickets available at the PSU Box Office: portlandstate.universitytick… #portlandstateuniversity #centerforjapanesestudies #kabuki #kyogen #pdx #events
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TONIGHT:
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TWO WEEKS: The Depopulation Dividend: Demographic Decline & Environmental Change in Rural Japan Lecture by Dr. Peter Matanle WHEN: Tues, May 12 5:30-6:30 PM WHERE: SMSU Rm 327/8/9 Free & Open to Public Doors on SW Broadway CJS Event Page here: pdx.edu/japanese-studies/com… #cjs #pdx
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REMINDER: This coming Tuesday, May 12th:
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Next Month: ’The Depopulation Dividend: Demographic Decline & Environmental Change in Rural Japan' A Presentation by Dr. Peter Matanle 5:30 PM | TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 SMSU ROOM 327/8/9 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC USE ENTRANCE ON SW BROADWAY #pdx #psu #centerforjapanesestudies
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See Akira Kurosawa's THE HIDDEN FORTRESS at Hollywood Theatre on May 4, 2026, where PSU Prof. Patrick Terry of the School of Film & Center for Japanese Studies will participate in a post-film discussion on the movie's origins & influences. Get tickets: hollywoodtheatre.org/show/th…
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TWO WEEKS: The Depopulation Dividend: Demographic Decline & Environmental Change in Rural Japan Lecture by Dr. Peter Matanle WHEN: Tues, May 12 5:30-6:30 PM WHERE: SMSU Rm 327/8/9 Free & Open to Public Doors on SW Broadway CJS Event Page here: pdx.edu/japanese-studies/com… #cjs #pdx
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'What We Get Wrong About Culture: Ethnography and Learning from Cultural Complexity' A Lecture by Dr. Mary Yoko Brannen, Professor Emerita of San Jose University 5:30 | Tues, May 26, 2026 NASCC Room 110 Free and Open to the Public #cjs #centerforjapanesestudies #portlandstate
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A big thank you to Professor James Raymo for his in-depth speech on the current restructuring of Japan, as well as everyone who joined us. We hope to see you again at our next lecture! More about CJS & upcoming events can be found here: pdx.edu/japanese-studies/
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TONIGHT:
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Japan in Uncharted Demographic Territory A Presentation by Professor James Raymo Princeton University 5:30 PM | Tues, April 21st, 2026 SMSU Rm 327/8/9 Use entrance on SW Broadway Free & Open to the Public For more info: pdx.edu/japanese-studies #cjs #psu #pdx #portland
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Next Month: ’The Depopulation Dividend: Demographic Decline & Environmental Change in Rural Japan' A Presentation by Dr. Peter Matanle 5:30 PM | TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 SMSU ROOM 327/8/9 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC USE ENTRANCE ON SW BROADWAY #pdx #psu #centerforjapanesestudies
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Tomorrow Night!
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'Japan in Uncharted Demographic Territory' A Presentation by Professor James Raymo Princeton University 5:30 PM Tues, April 21st, 2026 SMSU Rm 327/8/9 Use entrance on SW Broadway Free & Open to the Public For more info: pdx.edu/japanese-studies #cjs #psu #pdx #portland
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PSU's Day of Giving has come to a close, but gifting continues through April 20th, 2026! givecampus.com/s/ylz0v4 Thank you for your generous support of the Center for Japanese Studies during this year's Day of Giving campaign! #PSUDayofGiving
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