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The Finnish Institute in Japan promotes scientific, cultural and educational collaboration between Finland and Japan, focusing on current societal and cultural transformation processes.

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Webinar: From Classics to Contemporary Voices in Finnish Literature

Join us for an online event exploring Finnish literature, from classic works to contemporary voices. The event is organised together with FILI – Finnish Literature Exchange and The Department of…

Science Tuesday: Beyond Competition: Dominant Party Affiliation, Seniority, and Legislative Shirking in Committees

In his presentation, Nordström explores how factors like party affiliation and electoral safety shape legislative behavior. Drawing on data from Japanese prefectural assemblies between 2003 and 2019, the findings offer…

Science Tuesday: To Grow or to Degrow – Is That the Question? The Limits to Growth and Civilizational Collapse

The debate between Green Growth and Degrowth is one of the defining controversies in interdisciplinary sustainability discourse — and one where empirical disagreements are deeply entangled with questions of value.…

Finland–Japan Horizon Europe Webinar: Fostering Joint Research Collaboration

Join us for an online webinar exploring Finland–Japan research collaboration and the new opportunities arising from Japan’s association with the Horizon Europe programme. The webinar is in collaboration with the…

Study in Finland Webinar: Summer Schools 2026

Interested in studying in Finland this summer? Join our free online webinar to learn more about summer schools at Finnish universities and discover why Finland is such an attractive destination…

Science Tuesday: Finnish Equality in Focus: A Prelude to Minna Canth Day

Minna Canth (1844–1897) was a pioneering Finnish writer and social activist, whose works focused on women’s rights and equality. This event with Japanese and Finnish academics explores how the issues…