Japanese Language Speech Contest Deadline Tuesday,  Jan. 31, 2012 Japanese Film: The Hidden Fortress IJS Film, University Hall, Room 147 (OSU) Wednesday,  Feb. 8, 2012 - 7:30 p.m. Saitama Internships Saitama Internship Deadline Feb. 20, 2012 Japanese Film: Battle of League Horumo IJS Film, University Hall, Room 147 (OSU) Wednesday,  Feb. 22, 2012 - 7:30 p.m. Japanese Language Speech Contest IJS Language Event, Hagarty Hall, Room 180 (OSU) Saturday,  Mar. 3, 2012 Earthquake related activities in Columbus コロンバスエリアでの東北関東大震災関連活動 Summary of Study Abroad Program Deadlines Programs about Japan in Ohio

Welcome to the Institute for Japanese Studies

The Institute for Japanese Studies (IJS) was created in 1985 through a gubernatorial initiative in recognition of Ohio's national status as the second greatest site of Japanese manufacturing investment. Between 1985 and 1995 IJS received $1.8 million from the state of Ohio to intensify language training, introduce courses for students in professional schools, and reach out to businesses and the community. Today it continues to vigorously promote education and research about Japan.

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Journal of Japanese Linguistics:

Mineharu Nakayama, Editor



Japan-America Society

of Central Ohio

Ohio Association

of Teachers of Japanese