The National Diet Library, jointly with International House of Japan, will host the Japan Specialist Workshop "Access to the culture and the society of contemporary Japan 2012" next year, for the purpose of assisting overseas Japanese Studies researchers and specialists such as librarians who deal with Japanese Studies information to help them improve their knowledge and their ability to collect information.

The general theme this year is humanities (history, literature, art and religion/philosophy). Targeted goals are the acquisition of knowledge and technique of accessing the latest information about Japanese humanities genres and also creation of a close personal network among specialists in Japanese Studies of different countries.

The following is the outline of the call for applications for the workshop.

Date: February 14 to 22, 2012
For: Those who are able to obtain, offer and disseminate Japanese information outside Japan including early career researchers in Japanese Studies, librarians and curators who have research and working experience in Japanese Studies.
Venue: International House of Japan, National Diet Library, etc.
Fee: Round trip airfare (with upper limits), accommodation at International House of Japan (for nine nights including breakfast) will be borne by the organizer.
Language: Japanese
Deadline: Applications must arrive at the International House of Japan Library by Thursday, September 29, 2011 by postal mail.
Joint organizers: International House of Japan, National Diet Library

Please check the guidelines for application below for details such as applicant eligibility, outline of workshop and application method.

Japan Specialist Workshop 2012 Call for Applications:
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http://www.i-house.or.jp/en/library/activities.htm#call_for_participants

Inquiry:
Library
International House of Japan
5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-3470-3213 Fax: +81-3-3475-0424
E-mail:
URL: http://www.i-house.or.jp/en/library/top.htm