Discussion Panel on Okinawa’s Challenges in the 21st Century

"Discussion Panel on Okinawa's Challenges in the 21st Century" will discuss various issues facing Okinawa and its people. Issues will include: Okinawan language and culture, U.S. military bases in Okinawa, economic challenges and business opportunities, and social concerns. Audience members may also join in the discussion by asking questions or offering comments.

As the Center for Japanese Studies moves forward to establish a Center for Okinawan Studies at UHM, CJS hope to learn about the issues that concern faculty, students and members of the community.

The discussants are Dr. Gregory Smits (Associate Professor, Department of History and Religious Studies, Pennsylvania State University), Mr. Robert Nakasone (EWC & Worldwide Uchinanchu Business Association), Ms. Yukari Akamine (MA Candidate, Sociology), Mr. Kyle Ikeda (PhD Candidate, EALL), Dr. Joyce Chinen (Sociology, UHWO), Dr. Kyoko Hijirida (EALL, UHM), and Dr. Leon Serafim (EALL, UHM)

Ticket Information
Free and Open to the Public

Event Sponsor
Center for Japanese Studies

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Center for Japanese Studies, 956-2665, cjs@hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/cjs/

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