PSU Center for Japanese Studies

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

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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: https://t.co/UbK8Iej4mo

#cjs #psu

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TONIGHT:

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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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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: https://t.co/XZ01O0IEOV

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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
https://t.co/UbK8Iej4mo

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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: https://t.co/urV0m4WNPq

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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: https://t.co/HX5Dp6Q0Jv

#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: https://t.co/p5Qyu8qHyk
#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: https://t.co/E3prfuygkN

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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: https://t.co/p5Qyu8qHyk
#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: https://t.co/XZ01O0IEOV

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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: https://t.co/iIGUaqAAB8 #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: https://t.co/UbK8Iej4mo

#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!

https://t.co/FiXyWiT2fI

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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The Final DoG Challenge Starts Now!
From 8 - 11 am, the 5 funds that receive the most donors between will receive an additional $500 towards their goal.

Give here: https://www.givecampus/s/ylz0v4

Your support makes all the difference, thank you!
#PSUDayofGiving

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Night Owl Power Hour Starts Now!

2 funds that receive the most donors between 7-10 pm tonight will earn $500 toward their goal.

Tomorrow, the 5 funds that receive the most donors between 8-11am will receive $500 towards their goal.

https://t.co/FiXyWiT2fI
#PSUDayofGiving

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Starting in 30 minutes, the top three funds that receive the most donors (between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT) will earn $500 toward their goal for the Lunchtime Power Hour Challenge.

Give your gift here: https://t.co/FiXyWiT2fI

#PSUDayofGiving #PSUDayofGiving2026