Sietar Japan

16/04/2026

Dear SIETAR Japan Friends and Colleagues,
We are pleased to inform you that our Call for Proposals for the edited volume Global Competence in Practice: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Across Educational and Professional Contexts is now open. Our publisher is Taylor & Francis (Scopus-Indexed).

We particularly welcome contributions focusing on one or more of the following areas:

Application of one or more components of the Global Competence Framework in international business settings

Enhancing cross-cultural leadership through the Global Competence Framework

Promoting ethical global citizenship and sustainable practices through the Global Competence Framework

Submission Link: https://forms.gle/Kb6K36ZrYqjHMHq57

Project timeline:
April 16–May 1, 2026: Call for proposals open for additional chapters
May 15, 2026: Notification of conditional acceptance
June 1–October 31, 2026: Writing of first drafts
October 31, 2026: First draft deadline (strict)
November 1–December 31, 2026: Chapter review period by the editors
December 31, 2026: First round of feedback to authors
January 1–January 31, 2027: First round of revisions
January 31, 2027: Second draft deadline (strict)
February 1–February 28, 2027: Second round of feedback to authors
March 1–March 20, 2027: Final revisions
March 20, 2027: Final manuscript due to the editors (strict)
April 1, 2027: Submission of the book to the publisher

We look forward to receiving your proposals.

Warm Regards,
Soyhan Egitim & Seiko Harumi

Global Competence in Practice: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Across Educational and Professional Contexts Publisher: (Taylor & Francis – Scopus Indexed) Deadline for Submission: April 30, 2026 Editors: Soyhan Egitim, Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan Seiko Harumi, University of London, London, UK We ...

21/03/2026

SIETAR Japan featured studies by Adam Komisarof:

Message from Adam:-

I have recently published 3 open access papers, all of which you can view for free! If you would like to read them for your research or general interest, here they are:

The first is “Belonging: An Essential Outcome in Mutual, Interactive Acculturation for Creating More Harmonious Multicultural Societies” and has been published in the Journal of Intercultural Communication and Interactions Research (Peter Lang) at Peter Lang Verlag - Belonging as a Key Outcome of Interactive Acculturation in Multicultural Societies

https://www.peterlang.com/document/1619535

The second is “Do I fit in here?” How immigrants’ endorsement of social markers is related to their wellbeing in three migrant receiving societies:
“Do I fit in here?” How immigrants’ endorsement of social markers is related to their wellbeing in three migrant receiving societies.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147176726000313

The third is “New Developments in Hofstede’s Individualism-Collectivism: A Guide for Scholars, Educators, Trainers, and Other Practitioners” (with Plamen Akaliyski in the International Journal of Intercultural Relations), available at New developments in Hofstede’s Individualism-Collectivism: A guide for scholars, educators, trainers, and other practitioners.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014717672500063X

Adam Komisarof
Faculty of Letters
Keio University

Multiculturalism has long served as a standard for intercultural tolerance, yet it is increasingly viewed controversially. I demonstrate that liberal ...

31/01/2026

Another successful event + dinner. Thank you all for coming!

30/01/2026

Dear SIETAR colleagues and friends,

This is a reminder that SIETAR Japan will feature Dr. Doris Zhang, Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo, whose work explores the complexities of intercultural communication, identity, and well-being in our increasingly multicultural world.

In her workshop, Dr. Zhang will examine how cultural empathy, interaction comfort, behavioral flexibility, and effective intercultural communication support international students’ psychosocial adjustment and well-being.

We will be holding our New Year party following our English program on January 31, 2026 (tomorrow). The party will take place at a Nepali restaurant located right across from the Hakusan campus, from 17:00 to 19:00. Dinner will be a course menu with an all-you-can-drink option.

2026年1月31日（土）に開催される英語プログラム終了後、新年会を開催いたします。
会場は白山キャンパスのすぐ向かいにあるネパール料理店で、時間は 17:00～19:00 を予定しています。
お食事は 飲み放題付きのコース料理 となります。

英語プログラム終了後、皆さまにお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。

Course menu with an all-you-can-drink option (飲み放題付きのコース料理) ¥3500

Registration Link for the New Year Party (新年会へのお申込みは、Peatixよりお願いいたします): https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com

Date and Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 14:00-16:00　

Method: In-person

Venue: Toyo University, Hakusan Campus, 5 Chome-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0001 (Lecture hall: 6B13 — Please use the Nishi-mon gate (the west gate for Building 6).

Language: English

【Registration fee and application】
Registration Link for the English Program: https://sietar20260131.peatix.com (workshop)
Registration Link for the New Year Party: https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com
(New Year's Party - Course Meal with All-You-Can-Drink - ¥3500)

Ticket Prices (English Program):
Members: 1000 yen
Non-Members: 1500 yen
Undergraduate Students: Free

開催日時：2026年01月31日（日）14:00～16:00（日本時間）

方法：対面 (in-person)

場所：東洋大学　白山キャンパス　(教室：6B13 - 6号館の西門をご利用ください。) 〒112-0001 東京都文京区白山5丁目28番20号

言語：英語

*プログラム終了後、近隣のレストランで新年会を開催する予定です。

【申し込み】

Peatixからお申込みください。

Link: https://sietar20260131.peatix.com (英語プログラム)

Link: https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com (新年会 - 飲み放題付きのコース料理- ¥3500)

参加費 (英語プログラム)：

チケット　（会員）　：1000円

チケット　（非会員）：1500円

チケット　（大学生）　：Free

We look forward to welcoming you to this interactive and insightful workshop, as well as our New Year party.

Dear SIETAR members, We will be holding our New Year party following our English program o... powered by Peatix : More than a ticket.

27/01/2026

Dear SIETAR colleagues and friends, 

We are pleased to announce that SIETAR Japan will feature Dr. Doris Zhang, Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo, whose work explores the complexities of intercultural communication, identity, and well-being in our increasingly multicultural world. 

In her workshop, Dr. Zhang will examine how cultural empathy, interaction comfort, behavioral flexibility, and effective intercultural communication support international students’ psychosocial adjustment and well-being. For further details, please see the attached bilingual flyer in PDF.

We will be holding our New Year party following our English program on January 31, 2026. The party will take place at a Nepali restaurant located right across from the Hakusan campus, from 17:00 to 19:00. Dinner will be a course menu with an all-you-can-drink option.

We look forward to welcoming you all after the English program. 

2026年1月31日（土）に開催される英語プログラム終了後、新年会を開催いたします。
会場は白山キャンパスのすぐ向かいにあるネパール料理店で、時間は 17:00～19:00 を予定しています。
お食事は 飲み放題付きのコース料理 となります。

英語プログラム終了後、皆さまにお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。

Course menu with an all-you-can-drink option (飲み放題付きのコース料理) ¥3500

Registration Link for the New Year Party (新年会へのお申込みは、Peatixよりお願いいたします): https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com  

We look forward to welcoming you to this interactive and insightful workshop, as well as our New Year party.

Regards,

Program Directors 

Soyhan Egitim and Naomi Iwazawa 

Date and Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 14:00-16:00　
Method: In-person
Venue: Toyo University, Hakusan Campus, 5 Chome-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0001 (Lecture hall: 6B13) 
Language: English 

【Registration fee and application】

Registration Link for the English Program: https://sietar20260131.peatix.com (workshop) 

Registration Link for the New Year Party: https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com  
(New Year's Party - Course Meal with All-You-Can-Drink - ¥3500)

Ticket Prices (English Program):
Members: 1000 yen
Non-Members: 1500 yen
Undergraduate Students: Free

開催日時：2026年01月31日（日）14:00～16:00（日本時間）

方法：対面 (in-person)

場所：東洋大学　白山キャンパス　(教室：6B13) 〒112-0001 東京都文京区白山5丁目28番20号

言語：英語

*プログラム終了後、近隣のレストラン

27/01/2026

Dear SIETAR colleagues and friends,

We are pleased to announce that SIETAR Japan will feature Dr. Doris Zhang, Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo, whose work explores the complexities of intercultural communication, identity, and well-being in our increasingly multicultural world.
In her workshop, Dr. Zhang will examine how cultural empathy, interaction comfort, behavioral flexibility, and effective intercultural communication support international students’ psychosocial adjustment and well-being. For further details, please see the attached bilingual flyer in PDF.

We will be holding our New Year party following our English program on January 31, 2026. The party will take place at a Nepali restaurant located right across from the Hakusan campus, from 17:00 to 19:00. Dinner will be a course menu with an all-you-can-drink option.
We look forward to welcoming you all after the English program.

2026年1月31日（土）に開催される英語プログラム終了後、新年会を開催いたします。
会場は白山キャンパスのすぐ向かいにあるネパール料理店で、時間は 17:00～19:00 を予定しています。
お食事は 飲み放題付きのコース料理 となります。

英語プログラム終了後、皆さまにお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。

Course menu with an all-you-can-drink option (飲み放題付きのコース料理) ¥3500

Registration Link for the New Year Party (新年会へのお申込みは、Peatixよりお願いいたします): https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com

We look forward to welcoming you to this interactive and insightful workshop, as well as our New Year party.

Regards,
Program Directors
Soyhan Egitim and Naomi Iwazawa

Date and Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 14:00-16:00　
Method: In-person
Venue: Toyo University, Hakusan Campus, 5 Chome-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0001 (Lecture hall: 6B13)
Language: English
【Registration fee and application】
Registration Link for the English Program: https://sietar20260131.peatix.com (workshop)
Registration Link for the New Year Party: https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com
(New Year's Party - Course Meal with All-You-Can-Drink - ¥3500)

Ticket Prices (English Program):
Members: 1000 yen
Non-Members: 1500 yen
Undergraduate Students: Free

開催日時：2026年01月31日（日）14:00～16:00（日本時間）

方法：対面 (in-person)

場所：東洋大学　白山キャンパス　(教室：6B13) 〒112-0001 東京都文京区白山5丁目28番20号

言語：英語

*プログラム終了後、近隣のレストランで新年会を開催する予定です。

【申し込み】

Peatixからお申込みください。

Link: https://sietar20260131.peatix.com (英語プログラム)

Link: https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com (新年会 - 飲み放題付きのコース料理- ¥3500)

参加費 (英語プログラム)：

チケット　（会員）　：1000円

チケット　（非会員）：1500円

チケット　（大学生）　：Free

Dear SIETAR members, We will be holding our New Year party following our English program o... powered by Peatix : More than a ticket.

13/01/2026

Dear SIETAR Japan colleagues and friends,

We will be holding our New Year party following our English program (original post below) on January 31, 2026. The party will take place at a Nepali restaurant located right across from the Hakusan campus, from 17:00 to 19:00. Dinner will be a course menu with an all-you-can-drink option.
We look forward to welcoming you all after the English program.

2026年1月31日（土）に開催される英語プログラム終了後、新年会を開催いたします。
会場は白山キャンパスのすぐ向かいにあるネパール料理店で、時間は 17:00～19:00 を予定しています。
お食事は 飲み放題付きのコース料理 となります。

英語プログラム終了後、皆さまにお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。

Course menu with an all-you-can-drink option (飲み放題付きのコース料理) ¥3500

Registration Link for the New Year Party (新年会へのお申込みは、Peatixよりお願いいたします): https://sietarjapannewyearparty2026.peatix.com

We look forward to welcoming you to this interactive and insightful workshop, as well as our New Year party.

SIETAR Japan will feature Dr. Doris Zhang, Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo,... powered by Peatix : More than a ticket.

26/12/2025

Dear SIETAR colleagues and friends,

We are pleased to announce that SIETAR Japan will feature Dr. Doris Zhang, Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo, whose work explores the complexities of intercultural communication, identity, and well-being in our increasingly multicultural world.

In her workshop, Dr. Zhang will examine how cultural empathy, interaction comfort, behavioral flexibility, and effective intercultural communication support international students’ psychosocial adjustment and well-being. The workshop will be followed by a new year party (新年会) at a nearby restaurant from the venue.

For further details, please see the attached bilingual flyer in PDF.

We wish you a merry Christmas and happy new year and look forward to welcoming you to this interactive and insightful workshop.

Regards,
Program Directors
Soyhan Egitim and Naomi Iwazawa

Date and Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 14:00-16:00
　
Method: In-person

Venue: Toyo University, Hakusan Campus, 5 Chome-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0001 (Lecture hall: 6B13)

Language: English

【Registration fee and application】

Registration Link: https://sietar20260131.peatix.com

Ticket Prices:
Members: 1000 yen
Non-Members: 1500 yen
Students: Free

SIETAR Japan will feature Dr. Doris Zhang, Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo,... powered by Peatix : More than a ticket.

24/11/2025

English follows Japanese

このたび「ハーフ・ミックスルーツをめぐる経験と社会課題 ― 当事者の語りから考える共生社会」と題し、ミックスルーツ研究の第一人者・田口ローレンス吉孝先生を迎えてオンライン講演会を開催します。
日本で一般的な「ハーフ／ミックス」という言葉の裏には、
・肯定的イメージが生むステレオタイプ
・日常に潜むラベリングや他者化
・メディア表象の歴史と影響
といった課題があります。
本講演では、当事者の語りを手がかりに、これらの経験を社会学的に読み解きます。後半では、教育・研究・地域で私たちができることを考える時間をもちます。
詳細・申込： https://sietar20251215.peatix.com/
日時： 2025年12月15日（月）20:00–21:30（Zoom）
使用言語： 日本語

We are pleased to host an online lecture titled
“Hafu and Mixed-Roots Identities: Experiences and Social Issues — Rethinking Inclusion Through Lived Narratives”
with Dr. Yosh*taka Lawrence Taguchi, a leading scholar on mixed-roots representation and identity.
In Japan, terms like “hafu” and “mixed” may seem positive on the surface, yet they are tied to stereotypes, subtle forms of othering, and the long history of media representation.
This lecture will explore these lived experiences through a sociological lens. A group discussion will follow to reflect on implications for education, workplaces, and communities.
Registration: https://sietar20251215.peatix.com/
Date & Time: Monday, December 15, 2025 | 20:00–21:30 JST
Language: Japanese

28/10/2025

SIETAR Japan featured study:

Multicultural University Students Learn Collaborative Leadership
in Hawaii Beyond the Classroom: A Qualitative Case Study

Clifford H. Clarke

PDF | University students in the social sciences primarily have learned theories and concepts but rarely have received guidance in personalizing the... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

14/10/2025

Annual Conference 2025 Day 2