Alternative dispute resolution involves resolving conflicts with the assistance of a neutral third party, offering a flexible alternative to traditional court systems. While its formal use is expanding in state-organised courts, informal methods of dispute resolution have long been common in various settings, from market operators to criminal actors. In many situations, extra-legal arrangements based on trust become vital when formal legal routes are impractical or unavailable.

Maki Fukuoka’s research and teaching interests are coordinated by two broad axes: histories of seeing and alternative modes of knowing. Her first book, The Premise of Fidelity: Science, Visuality and Representing the Real in Nineteenth-Century Japan, excavated how the notion of shashin, which came to be used for photography in the 19th century, circulated and articulated a particular need of knowing among the practitioners of materia medica. This paper focuses on contemporary photography, namely Tsuchida Hiromi's publication Fukushima (2018).

Maki Fukuoka’s research and teaching interests are coordinated by two broad axes: histories of seeing and alternative modes of knowing. Her first book, The Premise of Fidelity: Science, Visuality and Representing the Real in Nineteenth-Century Japan, excavated how the notion of shashin, which came to be used for photography in the 19th century, circulated and articulated a particular need of knowing among the practitioners of materia medica. This paper focuses on contemporary photography, namely Tsuchida Hiromi's publication Fukushima (2018).

Princess Akiko of Mikasa received her doctorate from the University of Oxford in 2010. Her research interest is on Western collections of Japanese art, Anglo-Japanese cultural exchange and the understanding of reproduction in Japan and the West. She serves as a Professor of the Institute of Japanese Culture, Kyoto Sangyo University, Special Guest Professor of Kokugakuin University, Guest Professor of Kyoto City University of Arts and holds various other official positions.

We are excited to announce three upcoming Rakugo events taking place in Oxford and London (with some events streaming online, TBC). A master Rakugo performer will be travelling from Japan to perform, and there will also be Kobanashi performances from learners of Japanese all over the country and lectures from experts. Why not join us to discover a unique aspect of Japanese culture, gain new Japanese knowledge, and – most importantly – to laugh at some great stories.

This event is free but advance booking is required.

We have a full day of guest speakers with opportunities during the day for audience Q&A and discussion. If you can't join us in Oxford in person, participation through ZOOM webinars is possible, register for your personal ZOOM link at https://tinyurl.com/TSPNov24.

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From Liberation to Opposition: The Rise and Fall of Hopes in South Sudan
A new Comprehensive Peace Plan is needed for Real Peace in South Sudan
Government of Technocrats as a Solution for Peace and Stability in the Republic of South Sudan
Elections and Ending the Transition Movement

Tanaka Denjiro VII was born as the youngest of three brothers in 1977 into a family with strong musical traditions. He made his stage debut at the age of three in the Noh play Tamura and assumed his current stage name in 1994. He has performed on various prominent kabuki stages across Japan as well as overseas in London, Paris, New York, Singapore, and Rome. Apart from performing in staged productions, he actively engages in composing music for new and revival kabuki repertoires.

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