Dejima - Japanese Studies Department Student Association
More about us
Dejima, the student association of INALCO's Japanese Studies Department, is open to all Japan enthusiasts from September to June. We organize weekly activities based around music, recent as well as traditional arts, manual practices or dance.
Every year, we take part in Inalcuturelle Day to present our activities, and we organize Japan Day during which we hold lectures and performances.
Activities and events organized by Dejima as well as by passionate volunteers who wish to pass on their knowledge of Japan. In this way, we play an active part in INALCO's student life and create social links between students from different classes and departments.
We have also established partnerships with institutions representing Japanese culture in France, to enable our members to discover Japan in a different way. We offer privileged access to shows, discounts and games throughout the year.
We answer questions from students in the Japanese Studies Department and help them to make a success of their studies at INALCO. We also help Japanese exchange students at INALCO to integrate into French student life.
We are also present on social networks to pass on our passion and knowledge to as many people as possible.
We do not transmit Japanese culture, but our passion for discovering it.
Dejima Association
Taïko :
Taïko :
Introductory and advanced Taiko (Hachijōjima style) sessions. The Hachijōjima style is relaxed and improvisation-based, and advanced musical beginners are welcome! The aim of the sessions is to discover this particular style and improve one's playing in preparation for performances. Participation in these performances is not compulsory, and it's possible to come just to play at the club throughout the year.
Traditional games :
Traditional games :
Introductory sessions to various traditional games such as mahjong, hanafuda, go and shōgi. You can learn to play and improve all year long! This activity is organized in partnership with Chinalco.
Club Anime et Films :
Club Anime et Films :
Presentation sessions on various topics related to Japanese animation and films, screening of works, on topics related to visual culture or with special guests. Outings outside the activity will also be organized.
Sanshin:
Sanshin:
Beginner and advanced Sanshin (Okinawan Japanese lute) lessons. Discover the Sanshin and Okinawan songs! The aim of the sessions is to learn to play this instrument and improve your playing for live performances.
Tea ceremony :
Tea ceremony :
Discover the Japanese tea ceremony in a more relaxed form than its traditional one.
Origami :
Origami :
Introductory origami sessions. The level of creations will increase as the year progresses. Themed sessions are organized according to the different periods of the year. The activity is open to all levels of practice.
Manga drawing :
Manga drawing :
Drawing club. Get together with other artists, share your projects and exchange ideas about drawing to make progress together! Some sessions will be dedicated to presenting topics around drawing and manga.
Calligraphy :
Calligraphy :
Calligraphy discovery and practice workshop. Learn and practice writing Chinese or Sino-Japanese characters in ink. This activity is organized in partnership with Chinalco.
Our different fields of action
Illustrations of the various events and activities we organize
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