Ex-JETs are a major source of Japanese soft power: U.K. study

Ex-JETs are a major source of Japanese soft power: U.K. study

Photo taken Jan. 17, 2018, shows Sharleen Estampador-Hughson from the University of Sheffield, speaking at a special event at SOAS University of London. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Foreign job seekers need better preparation for working in Japan: experts

Foreign job seekers need better preparation for working in Japan: experts

This photo taken on Nov. 7, 2017, shows Harald Conrad from Sheffield University speaking at a two-day conference on foreign graduate employment at SOAS, University of London. Participants agreed universities and employers need to provide more assistance for graduates. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Foreign job seekers need better preparation for working in Japan: experts

Foreign job seekers need better preparation for working in Japan: experts

This photo taken on Nov. 7, 2017, shows Hendrik Meyer-Ohle (L) from the National University of Singapore and Harald Conrad from Sheffield University speaking at a two-day conference on foreign graduate employment at SOAS, University of London. Participants agreed universities and employers need to provide more assistance for graduates. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Foreign job seekers need better preparation for working in Japan: experts

Foreign job seekers need better preparation for working in Japan: experts

This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2017, shows delegates speaking at a two-day conference on foreign graduate employment at SOAS, University of London. Participants agreed universities and employers need to provide more assistance for graduates. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Schoolboy linguists who helped in the war against Japan are remembered

Schoolboy linguists who helped in the war against Japan are remembered

Ronald Dore (R) and Hugh Cortazzi (2nd from R) attend an event to remember the contribution made by the "Dulwich Boys" to Anglo-Japanese relations at London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) on Feb. 1, 2016. The boys were taught Japanese at SOAS during World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Home to Japanese studies in U.K. celebrates 100 years

Home to Japanese studies in U.K. celebrates 100 years

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2015, shows the exterior of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) which is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The college is the birthplace of Japanese studies in Britain and has played an important role in developing ties between the two countries. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Home to Japanese studies in U.K. celebrates 100 years

Home to Japanese studies in U.K. celebrates 100 years

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2015, shows the exterior of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) which is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The college is the birthplace of Japanese studies in Britain and has played an important role in developing ties between the two countries. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo