Arts and Humanities Research Culture in Japan

‘There are many and great differences between academia in UK and Japan and it would take a while to accommodate it (it was same for me!). However, Japanese academia has its own high-standard studies and facilities and you’ll see worth making an effort to live in it.’

Ayumi Nonomiya (PhD English Literature, University of Sheffield)

‘Going to Japan as a foreigner is an exciting experience, but it can also be a terrifying one. People around you may be so thrilled at your chance to experience life in Japan that any concerns you have are dismissed (everything will be fine, you’ll have a great time!) It can be challenging to plan sensibly for study and research amidst all the excitement. The best advice I can give is to embrace the opportunity to learn how things are done in Japan, include plenty of time in your plans for exploration and adjustment to a new life, and make use of whatever resources are available to you – from the internet to friends and teachers. Hopefully some of the information and suggestions here will help make it all a bit easier!’

Anya Benson (PhD Japanese Children’s Cinema, University of York)

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