Forum 'Crossing Borders: Japanese Popular Music, Culture and Identity '

Name: Forum 'Crossing Borders: Japanese Popular Music, Culture and Identity '
Start: 2026-10-30T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-30T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Goldsmiths, University of London

Schedule

Fri Oct 30 2026 at 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Goldsmiths, University of London | London, EN

From local roots to global phenomena: discover the stories behind Japanese popular music and culture with leading experts.
About this Event

Forum Crossing Borders: Japanese Popular Music, Culture and Identity

Join us in person for an engaging forum of talks and a mini concert exploring Japanese culture through music and dance. From local traditions to global influence, discover how popular culture has shaped identities, inspired creativity, and reflected social change across generations and borders.

Featuring leading experts from Japan and the UK, alongside lively discussion and live performance, this event offers fresh perspectives on Japan's cultural landscape and its impact around the world. Whether you have a long-standing interest in Japan or are simply curious to learn more, all are welcome.

This event is generously supported by the Japan Foundation and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.