Call for Papers—Princess Takamado Essay Contest
18 June 2026
The Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research (PTJC) is pleased to announce an essay contest for graduate-level students in conjunction with the Japan Studies Association of Canada 2026 Annual Conference!
Topic: Japan studies in a Canadian Context
Awards: Two outstanding graduate students will receive awards for excellent essays
Submission Guidelines: Written in English, using APA, MLA, or Chicago citation style (1,000-1,500 words)
Presentation Requirement: Award recipients will present their papers at the JSAC 2026 Conference.
Deadline: July 27, 2026
For full details, please visit the PTJC webpage:
Contact: ptjcprog@ualberta.ca
JSAC 2026 Conference Details
Theme: “Currents of Change: Navigating Beyond the Mist”
Date: October 15-18
Location: Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, near Niagara Falls
Website: https://www.jsac.ca/en/home
We look forward to your submissions!