Shun Ikeda celebrating his 18th (or is it 21st?) birthday
On July 15, Shun Ikeda, the head of the Japan Centre, was awarded the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation in recognition of his tireless efforts in the promotion of academic exchange between Japan and Australia. Our hearty congratulations to Shun for this achievement!
A selection of advanced, graduate level courses is now also available in online format. Offerings include a variety of advanced Japanese language classes, Japanese law, Japanese economic development, and modern Japanese society. Click below for more information.
The Japan Centre will be hosting a lunch in honor of Dr. Royall Tyler’s Order of the Rising Sun on 15 August (Friday), with food, beverages and music supplied. Please RSVP if you would like to join us in congratulating Dr. Tyler and celebrating his impressive achievements. (Click the picture for more details)
Congratulations to Dr. Royall Tyler, former head of the Japan Centre, recently awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government!
Dr. Tyler was awarded the Order in recognition of his tremendous contributions to the study and translation of Japanese literature, including his recent translation of The Tale of Genji. This award comes on the heels of a 2007 Japan Foundation award for his achievements in promoting the understanding of Japanese literature and culture outside of Japan through his research, teaching and translations. The Order of the Rising Sun is the 3rd highest honor the Japanese government can bestow upon non-Japanese nationals.
The faculty and staff at the Japan Centre are delighted, and not a little proud, to see our colleague’s achievements recognised with this richly deserved award.
The official press release from the Japanese government may be read here: royalltyler
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