Nissan Resources and Organisations

The following resources may be useful to students and researchers at the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies. They include academic associations, funding bodies, cultural organisations, career resources, and professional networks in the UK, Japan, and internationally.

Oxford Resources

Students at the Nissan Institute have access to a wide range of resources across the University of Oxford. The Bodleian Japanese Library holds one of the UK's most important collections of Japanese-language materials, while the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies provides teaching and research expertise across Japanese language, history, society, and culture. Students may also benefit from the collections and exhibitions of the Ashmolean Museum and the Pitt Rivers Museum, both of which hold significant materials relating to Japan and East Asia.

Academic Associations and Research Networks

British Association for Japanese Studies (BAJS)

The principal scholarly association for Japanese Studies in the UK. BAJS provides conference funding, postgraduate networking opportunities, and professional development for students and researchers.

Website: https://bajs.org.uk

European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS)

EAJS promotes Japanese Studies across Europe through conferences, specialist research networks, publications, and funding opportunities.

Website: https://www.eajs.eu

Association for Asian Studies (AAS)

One of the world's largest scholarly organisations dedicated to Asian Studies, offering publications, conferences, and professional resources across a wide range of disciplines.

Website: https://www.asianstudies.org

Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures

Supports research, teaching, and public engagement relating to Japanese arts, cultures, and heritage through scholarships, fellowships, and research programmes.

Website: https://www.sainsbury-institute.org

Funding and Scholarships

Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation

Offers scholarships, grants, and exchange opportunities that support academic research, study, and collaboration between the UK and Japan.

Website: https://dajf.org.uk

Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation

Provides funding for academic, cultural, educational, and policy-related projects that strengthen UK–Japan relations.

Website: https://www.gbsf.org.uk

Canon Foundation in Europe

Supports research exchanges between Europe and Japan through fellowship programmes for postgraduate students and researchers.

Website: https://www.canonfoundation.org

Language and Cultural Organisations

Japan Foundation London

Promotes Japanese language education and cultural exchange through events, resources, grants, and educational programmes.

Website: https://www.jpf.org.uk

Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom

Provides information on educational, cultural, and governmental initiatives, as well as scholarships, events, and opportunities relating to Japan.

Website: https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp

British Council Japan

Supports educational and cultural collaboration between the UK and Japan and provides information on international partnerships and exchange opportunities.

Website: https://www.britishcouncil.jp

Careers and Professional Development

JET Programme

Offers graduates the opportunity to live and work in Japan while contributing to international exchange and developing professional experience.

Website: https://jetprogramme.org

JREC-IN Portal

Japan's principal portal for academic and research vacancies, listing opportunities at universities, research institutes, and public organisations throughout Japan.

Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp

Career Forum (CFN)

A leading recruitment platform connecting bilingual students and graduates with employers in Japan and around the world.

Website: https://careerforum.net

Business, Policy and Professional Organisations

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Provides information on Japan's economy, business environment, and industry sectors, as well as events and networking opportunities relevant to research and professional development.

Website: https://www.jetro.go.jp

Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK (JCCI)

Promotes business links between Japan and the UK and offers networking opportunities with professionals and organisations across a range of sectors.

Website: https://www.jcci.org.uk

Foreign Press Center Japan

Provides briefings, publications, and expert information on contemporary Japan, including politics, economics, society, and culture.

Website: https://fpcj.jp

While every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of these links, external websites are managed by their respective organisations and may change without notice.