Symposium to be hosted by the Center for Glocal Studies, Seijo University “Okinawa, Asia, and the Pacific Through a Glocal Lens”
event date:2018.12.02
The Center for Glocal Studies is hosting the following symposium. No registration is required and admission is free. The symposium forms part of Seijo University’s MEXT-supported Research Branding Program for Private Universities.
Symposium hosted by the Center for Glocal Studies, Seijo University
“Okinawa, Asia, and the Pacific Through a Glocal Lens”
＜Dates & Venue＞
Date : Sunday, December 2, 2018, 14:00–17:00
Venue : Large conference room, Floor 3, Building 3, Seijo University.
Directions can be found here
(The venue is a four-minute walk from Seijogakuen-mae Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line.)
Hosted by : Center for Glocal Studies, Seijo University
Language : Japanese
＜For further information＞
Center for Glocal Studies (CGS), Seijo University
Seijo 6-1-20, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-8511, Japan
Phone: 03-3482-1497 Fax: 03-3482-9740
Email: glocalstudies[at]seijo.ac.jp
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＜Speakers and themes＞
1. Hiroyuki Kumamoto (Meisei University)
“The Future of Local Governments in Okinawa: Nullified Popular Will and Isolated Communities in Henoko”
2. Tada Osamu (Hitotsubashi University)
“Paradise Fantasy and Tourist Development: Historical Comparison of Hawaii, Okinawa, and Hokkaido”
3. Manami Chibana (University of Hawaii)
“Okinawa and Hawaii: Recent Trends and Potential in a Transpacific Network”
4. Kazuhisa Nishihara (Seijo University)
“The Common Identity of Okinawa and East Asia: The Transnational Significance of Glocal Studies”
Moderator and keynote speaker : Kazuhisa Nishihara
＜Summary＞
This symposium focuses on issues in Okinawa, such as the presence of US bases. Taking a glocal perspective, the speakers will discuss the potential for building transnational networks to help ensure peace in the divided region of (North) East Asia, and examine future solutions to the problems the prefecture faces.
