A place to deepen “my Japanese”: UNSW Japanese Studies 50th Anniversary

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Japanese Studies celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. We spoke with Professor Chihiro Kinoshita Thomson, Dr Sumiko Iida, and Dr Yutaka Nakajima, who teach on the programme.

UNSW Japanese Studies marked its 50th anniversary in 2025. Professor Chihiro Kinoshita Thomson (left), Dr Sumiko Iida (upper right), and Dr Yutaka Nakajima (lower right). Credit: Chihiro Kinoshita Thomson/Sumiko Iida/Yutaka Nakajima

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