The full lecture is now available on YouTube. On December 9, 2024, the Japanese Studies Department at Frankfurt will attend a lecture by the renowned Japanese economic philosopher Saitô Kôhei. The event will take place at the Japanese Cultural Institute (JKI) in Cologne. Before the lecture, it is likely that Thomas Golk, who works in… Continue reading Visit to a Lecture by Saitô Kôhei @ JKI Cologne

Nakashima was born in the state of Washington as the son of Japanese immigrants. After studying architecture in Seattle, he traveled the world in 1931 and eventually reached Japan. There, he worked in the office of Antonin Raymond, a pivotal figure in modern architecture in Japan who had served as Frank Lloyd Wright’s construction supervisor.… Continue reading Lecture by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schneider “Far from Home – George Nakashima & Toshiko Mori: Two Japanese Architects in the USA”

Europe is warming faster than any other continent as a result of climate change. The consequences are becoming increasingly evident, with heatwaves and droughts rapidly intensifying. Simultaneously, misinformation and disinformation about climate issues are thriving, undermining public and political support for necessary actions. A similar situation can be observed in Japan. As part of the… Continue reading Lecture by Luisa Neubauer “Europe Between Climate Crisis and Climate Denial” (Organized by Prof. Dr. Michael Kinski)