Queer Mobilities and Markets in and around Japan is an international symposium at the University of Osaka on 26 March 2026. It brings together researchers working on lives at the intersections of gender, sexuality, and mobility, and how they move across borders, navigate institutions, and become entangled in economic worlds. Bringing interdisciplinary research into conversation, […]
This event is a public book review and discussion that uses Queer Migration and Drag in Japan: Queering Identity, Participation and Belonging as a point of departure to examine questions of queer mobility and migration, nightlife economies, and drag as cultural practice. Rather than a one-way lecture, the program brings together talk, drag performances, and […]
We held a hybrid Open Day on October 11. It was a lively event, with more than 30 participants joining in person and over 20 attending online. Current students shared their experiences of student life, and an alumna spoke about their career paths and memories from their four years at the university. Group discussions were […]
We are delighted to welcome the cohort of 2025. This year, 11 students from various countries joined our program. We held a warm and memorable Entrance Ceremony on September 30. Our message to all new students is to study diligently, build lasting friendships, and make the most of your four years in the Human Sciences […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! We held a heartwarming graduation ceremony on September 25. We hope all of our graduates will use what they have learned and experienced at IUDP as a foundation to soar into the future. Please remember to visit your alma mater from time to time.