Conveying the legacy of war to future generations through art and research

Dr Yasuko Claremont, who taught Japanese language and literature at the University of Sydney. This November, she is leading the organising team for a week-long series of events at the University of Sydney commemorating 80 years since the end of the war, featuring Noh theatre performances, a symposium, readings, and workshops.

Dr Yasuko Claremont. Inset: At an after-show talk session - Japanese play 'The Face of Jizo' at Seymour Centre in Sydney on August 26, 2025. Credit: SBS/Omusibi Productions

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Dr Yasuko Claremont (right) at a talk session after the performance of a Japanese play 'The Face of Jizo,' at Seymour Theatre in Sydney. Credit: OMUSUBI Productions

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