NEWEvents for R-weeks

We are pleased to inform you of the upcoming events for this year's R-weeks.

We hope you enjoy this year's R-weeks and look forward to seeing many of you there!

📚Thursday, June 11th - Saturday, June 20th @Main Library 1st Floor

ICU Library R-weeks Collaborative Exhibition

"Fuwarin Panels" and recommended books by CGS will be displayed at the library.

🌈Wednesday, June 10th and 17th 12:50-14:00 @Othmer Library 1st Floor

Reading group on "Ethics of Care" by Yayo Okano

We will read Chapter 5 and the Conclusion of Yayo Okano’s “The Ethics of Care” and discuss them together. Although this is a weekly book club, anyone who has been curious but hasn’t been able to attend is more than welcome! No registration required.

🌈Thursday, June 11th 13:00-15:00 @CGS (ERB-1 301)

Fuwa Cafe “Home me, Outside me”

We will chat about the differences or similarities between “Home me, outside me” in a relaxed, chill environment. No registration required. You are free to come and leave whenever you like.

🌈Saturday, June 13th 14:00-16:00 @Zoom Webinar

How Can Psychology Respond to Trans and Queer Experiences?: Reflections on the Tension Between Psychology and Gender Studies

Part three of the lecture series on the social sciences of SOGI. Our guest is Dr. Naoto Machida from Nara Women’s University. Please register here.

🌈Monday, June 15th 11:35-12:50 @H-105

'Gateway to Society': The Normalization of Same-sex Partnerships in Taiwan, Japan and South Korea

Former New Zealand ambassador Philip Turner will discuss same-sex partnerships in the region. Please register here.

🌈Wednesday, June 17th 17:00-19:00 @H-224

We can no longer stay silent - Film Screening of “United in Anger: A History of ACT UP”

We will have a short commentary by Shunichiro Oka (Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo) during the film screening. No registration required.

🌈Thursday, June 18th 11:00-13:00 @CGS (ERB-1 301)

Roundtable Discussion: Parenting on Campus (ICU Members Only)

Whether you're a parent or not, join us for a casual chat about parenting in university. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome. You're welcome to bring your own lunch. No registration required.

🌈Thursday, June 18th 17:00-18:30 @ERB-1 347

Beyond “Normal”: A Dialogue on Queerness, Colonialism, and History

Junichiro Endo, host of the podcast “Queer and 80 Years,” will discuss current queer discourse in Japan from the perspectives of colonialism and history, as well as the position of “us” as queer people. No registration required.