The International House of Japan and the National Diet Library of Japan are jointly launching the Japan Specialist Workshop: Access to the Culture and Society of Contemporary Japan 2012, to support the improvement of the knowledge and skills for accessing information of overseas Japanese study specialists and Japanese study information specialists, including librarians and curators.

The theme of this Workshop is the field of the humanities (history, literature, art, philosophy, and religion). And the objective is acquisition of the necessary knowledge and skills for accessing the latest information in Japanese studies, as well as contributing to the construction of a close human network among Japan specialists in various countries.

As a residential workshop, all participants will stay at the International House of Japan, and will attend the same program.

*Schedule:*

February 14 to 22, 2012

*Intended for:*

Those who live outside Japan, and are in a position to obtain, offer, and disseminate Japanese information (including young Japanese studies researchers, librarians and curators who have working experience in obtaining and introducing Japanese information).

*Venue:*

International House of Japan, National Diet Library, etc.

*Costs:*

The cost for round-trip plane tickets (up to a maximum amount) and lodging at the International House of Japan (ten nights with breakfast) will be provided by the organizers.

*Language:*

Japanese

*Application Deadline:*

Documents for applications should be submitted by Thursday, September 29, 2011 by postal mail.

*Organizers:*

International House of Japan, National Diet Library

For more details and applications forms go to:

http://www.ndl.go.jp/en/publication/ndl_newsletter/173/739-1.html
http://www.i-house.or.jp/en/library/activities.htm
http://www.i-house.or.jp/en/library/activities.htm#call_for_participants