About the Department of Japanese Studies The Department was founded in 1981 and is one of the largest area studies departments devoted to the study of Japan in the Asia-Pacific region. Research and Teaching Department faculty have research and teaching expertise in socio-linguistics, business management, sociology, anthropology, history, literature and literary theory, manga and anime studies, gender studies, traditional performance, cultural geography, and tourism studies.of Japan in the Asia-Pacific region. Japan Experience Students can experience Japan in diverse ways, including studying in Japan on short- or long-term exchange, interning in Japan-related organizations and companies in Singapore, and interacting with visitors from Japan. We also offer scholarships for study in Japan. Our Faculty Undergraduate Graduate Contact Us Department of Japanese Studies ● 日本研究学科 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences View All Events News November 6, 2025 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 | 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 | 𝟭𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝘃, 𝟯:𝟱𝟬-𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 July 17, 2025 2025 Valedictorian’s Speech by Wang Lei May 23, 2025 Uncovering hidden stories of the pre-war Japanese community in Singapore April 14, 2025 Make the library a modern kampung February 25, 2025 Adaptability and a well-rounded university experience pay off for NUS graduates amidst a volatile job market September 18, 2024 Integrated Facilities for the Elderly and Children are Worth Promoting 1 2 3 … 13 Next » VIEW ALL NEWS