[PMJS] Call for Participants: Ise and Japan Study Program 2026

[M U]

Dear all,

I am pleased to announce that Kogakkan University (Ise City, Mie Prefecture) will host the “Ise and Japan Study Program” (「伊勢」と日本スタディプログラム) in 2026.

 

This program is open to non-Japanese applicants who meet one of the following criteria:

- Currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or PhD) in Japanese Studies or a related field outside Japan.

- Have completed a graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Japanese Studies or a related field (including faculty).

- Currently enrolled as an international student in a graduate program (Master’s or PhD) in Japan.

 

Program Dates: February 16 – March 6, 2026

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

Support Provided: Round-trip international airfare, lodging, and in-country transportation in Japan are covered for participants. Please see the application guidelines for details. 

Participants will attend lectures by specialists and take part in field trips to significant archaeological, cultural, and historical sites, including the Ise Jingu shrine complex. 

The program is sponsored by Kogakkan University and Ise City. For eligibility details, requirements, past participants, and the application form, please visit the program website:

Website: http://ise-japan.kogakkan-u.ac.jp/
Contact: Ms. Uemura (Program Representative) – kc...@kogakkan-u.ac.jp

Sincerely,

Michiko Urita 瓜田理子

Associate Professor, Kogakkan University

Email: m-u...@kogakkan-u.ac.jp