The Chair of Japanese Studies conducts research in the following fields:
Japanese literature
History of Japan
History of Japanese culture
Japanese religion and philosophy
Aestethics and art of Japan
Japanese language and linguistics
Classical Japanese language
Japanese theatre
History of Polish-Japanese relations
Cultural and social issues of Japan
Japanese Studies involve a broad spectrum of the Japanese culture and language. They have been divided into a number of specializations such as literature, history, language, philosophy and religion, aesthetics. The language training that consists the students main focus during the first two years of their education forms a solid foundation for further research. Outstanding students can apply for scholarships in Japan, granted on the basis of several exchange programs with Japanese universities. The first exchange agreement has been signed in 1979 with the renowned University of Tokyo – this arrangement also enables the Japanese Studies to hold courses by visiting professors from Japan. Japanese institutions have repeatedly acknowledged our Chair’s share in research and popularization of Japanese culture in Poland, and its role in bringing the two countries together. The Japan Foundation Prize and the diploma of Japan’s Foreign Minister can serve as two prestigious distinctions to prove our worth. However, the distinction we hold most dear was the visit of Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in 2002.