The 7th Annual Conference of the African Association for Japanese Studies (AAJS)
2026/10/20
On 14th October 2026, Deputy Head of Mission Mr Kozaki Hitoshi attended the 7th Annual Conference of the African Association for Japanese Studies (AAJS), held at Lead City University, Ibadan.
The conference, themed “Reimagining Africa in Japanese Media: Narratives, Representations, and Influences,” brought together scholars, researchers, and other stakeholders to discuss Japanese studies and the representation of Africa in Japanese media.
In his remarks, Mr Kozaki expressed his appreciation for AAJS’s continued efforts to promote academic exchange and deepen understanding of Japan across Africa.
The conference, themed “Reimagining Africa in Japanese Media: Narratives, Representations, and Influences,” brought together scholars, researchers, and other stakeholders to discuss Japanese studies and the representation of Africa in Japanese media.
In his remarks, Mr Kozaki expressed his appreciation for AAJS’s continued efforts to promote academic exchange and deepen understanding of Japan across Africa.