“For all of us, the members of the Department of Japanese Studies, Japan is not only an exotic country with a fascinating culture, but also the object of academic interest. We are well aware of the fact, that honest scholarly work is a necessary prerequisite for good teaching. Every one of us is inspired by different aspects of Japan's cultural richness and below you can see in what fields we conduct our research.”

Jíří Matela
Head of the Department of Japanese Studies