UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025 Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025!
Japanese Tea Workshop: Oh Cha-rm! Exploring Japanese Tea
On March 25, 2025, the Japanese Language Program, in collaboration with Kyogo Nakayama – an exchange student from the University of Tokyo, Japan – hosted a Japanese tea workshop at the Asian Centre. Mr. Nakayama, a member of the Global Japanese Tea Association (https://gjtea.org/), introduced participants to the rich and diverse world of Japanese tea. […]
The 37th Annual BC Japanese Speech Contest: A Celebration of Language and Culture
On March 1, the Japanese Language Program at UBC Vancouver had the pleasure of hosting the 37th Annual BC Japanese Speech Contest. This annual event brings together Japanese language learners in BC, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and share their unique perspectives. The contest opened with welcoming remarks from Professor Joshua […]
Expressing Stories in Language: 2024/2025 Japanese Writing Program Contest
The UBC Japanese Language Program held the third essay and short fiction contest last year for all students who are enrolled in 2024 Winter Term. A total of 16 creative short stories and essays were submitted from the beginner to advanced level. Among all entries, six winners were selected by a panel of judges composed […]
Japanese Language Program Movie Night: A Spooky and Fun Celebration
The Japanese Language Program held its popular movie night on November 8, returning to a tradition that had been suspended since the pandemic. The event was a success, attracting around 100 students from various levels of Japanese language courses, including Language Table participants. Students gathered to watch a Japanese horror comedy, munching on snacks and […]
UBC Asian Studies Class of 2024 Fall Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2024 Fall!
Meet the 2023/2024 Lecturers of the Year
Since September 2014, the Department of Asian Studies has been awarding annual prizes to two Lecturers to recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching in the Lecturer rank. It is with great pleasure that we announce Janet Um and Nick Hall as our 2023/2024 Lecturers of The Year. Janet Um Lecturer in Sanskrit Language and […]
2024 Japanese Language Program Writing Contest さくぶんコンテスト
The UBC Japanese Language Program is holding an essay and short fiction contest for all students enrolled in the 2024 Winter Terms. Students who have taken Japanese courses in the past are also welcome to join the contest! The objectives of the competition are to inspire creativity through writing in a newly learned language and […]
BC Japanese Language Teachers Information Exchange Meeting
On August 28, 2024, the BC Japanese Language Teachers Information Exchange Meeting was held at the Asian Centre Auditorium, UBC. Co-hosted by the UBC Japanese Language Program and the Japanese Foundation Toronto, with support from the Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE)’s Regional Workshop Support Fund, the event was held just before the start […]
Asian Studies New Faculty Spotlight – Hiromi Aoki
Meet our faculty members in Asian Studies and learn more about their background and passions! In this Faculty Spotlight, we introduce you to Dr. Hiromi Aoki, our new Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese Language and Culture! Prior to joining UBC, she taught Japanese at various institutions and served as the coordinator of the Japanese […]