Author Archive: All posts by Philbert Lui

Call for Applications: International Research Center for Japanese Studies

The International Research Center for Japanese Studies is currently accepting applications for the positions of Visiting Research Scholar (Team Research Organizer) and Visiting Research Scholar. Continue reading →

Natsume Soseki Essay Competition

“Soseki and I” essay writing contest seeking submissions Continue reading →

Country Roads: Rural Tourism in Canada & Japan

Friday, May 6, 2016 On the evening of May 6, we again enjoyed the hospitality of Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School of Management, to present the final set of talks in our 3-part cross-cultural Travel Lecture Series: Country Roads: Rural Tourism … Continue reading →

Designing Places for People to Meet

Monday, February 8 – Friday, February 12, 2016 Award-winning architect Manabu Chiba proved he has as much stamina as talent by delivering 4 lectures in 3 cities in 5 days, explaining his personal and professional philosophy of how building design functions … Continue reading →

Writers on Writing: Mitsuyo Kakuta in conversation with Rui Umezawa

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 During her first visit to Canada, acclaimed Japanese author Mitsuyo Kakuta delighted a packed house of fans with a reading from her million-selling novel The Eighth Day, followed by a discussion with local author Rui Umezawa, … Continue reading →