Japanese studies event (online or in-person)

The second talk in the series, ‘War and Peace: How ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ Speaks to Japanese Literature, Art, History, and International Relations’, is taking place online or in-person at UEA in Norwich on Tuesday 4 November (6pm – 7.30pm).

The event takes inspiration from Studio Ghibli’s renowned film Grave of the Fireflies, a powerful story of war and loss. The talks will explore themes such as the intersections of art and war, the ethics of representing wartime experiences through film and literature, Japan’s anti-nuclear movement, the dynamics of modern Japan–China relations, and the role of nationalism in twentieth-century Japan. Taken together, these perspectives invite us to reflect on how the themes depicted in Grave of the Fireflies connect to broader questions of memory, ethics, politics, and international relations.

Free to attend but registration essential.

For details and to register visit: https://jpf.org.uk/whatson.php#1436