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On Saturday, October 25, 2025, a public lecture “Can AI Read Literature? Approaches to Japanese Literary Studies” was held by the Undergraduate Study Program of Japanese Language and Culture, Diponegoro University. This event presented Prof. Hibi Yoshitaka, Ph.D., from Nagoya University, Japan, as the keynote speaker, and Ms. Rouli Esther Pasaribu, S.S., M.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., …

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Another proud achievement was brought home by Naufal Ragil Praditya, a 2024 student of the Undergraduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture, after winning 1st place at the 4th Central Java Japanese Language Presentation Contest. The competition, organized by the Japanese Language Education Study Program of Semarang State University (UNNES) in collaboration with The Japan …

From Kanji Cup to Presentation Stage: Naufal Ragil Praditya Wins 1st Place at the 4th Central Java Japanese Language Presentation Contest Read More »

The Japan Foundation once again organized the Kanji Cup, an annual national competition focusing on kanji mastery for Shokyuu (beginner) and Chukyuu (intermediate) levels. This year marks the 22nd edition of the event, which took place at Surabaya State University (UNESA) on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Participants from various regions across Indonesia joined the competition, …

Reaching the Final: The Spirit of Diponegoro University Japanese Language and Culture Students Shines at the 22nd Kanji Cup Read More »

On Friday, September 12nd, 2025, until Sunday, September 14th, 2025, a workshop was held in online and offline formats by the Undergraduate Program of Japanese Language and Culture at Diponegoro University, in collaboration with the Association of Japanese Literature Studies in Indonesia (ASKJI: Asosiasi Studi Kesusastraan Jepang di Indonesia) and the Japan Foundation. The workshop …

Workshop: Writing a Textbook on Introduction to Japanese Literature Read More »

The Undergraduate Program of Japanese Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, successfully held a guest lecture with the theme “Japanese-Style Ethics and Excellent Service in Indonesian Tourism.” The event took place in the Ballroom of Sense Sunset Seminyak Hotel, Badung Regency, Bali, on Thursday, September 4th, 2025. The program opened with remarks from …

Guest Lecture: Japanese-Style Ethics and Excellent Service in Indonesian Tourism Read More »

The Undergraduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, recently carried out a series of industrial and institutional visits as part of its Field Work Practice (Kuliah Kerja Lapangan/KKL) program. These activities aimed to provide students with real-world exposure by connecting classroom learning with professional practices. The first destination was PT …

Field Work Practice Visits: PT Yakult Persada and Badung Regency Department of Tourism Read More »

On Friday, August 29, 2025, The Undergraduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University held a public lecture themed Japanese Culture, which was conducted online via Zoom Meeting. This lecture featured two competent speakers: Dr. Dra. Esther Hesline Palandi, M.Pd., from Malang State Polytechnic, and Chaula Rininta Anindya, PhD., from the …

Japanese Culture Public Lecture: The Wide Concept of Japanese Culture and Japan-Indonesia Diplomacy Read More »

The academic world often celebrates individuals who achieve remarkable milestones through dedication and perseverance. These success stories not only inspire, but also pave the way for others to follow. Such inspiring achievements have recently been made by Bernardus Welldan Adhi and Najwaa Hamiidah, students from the Japanese Language and Culture Program at Diponegoro University (Undip). …

International Breakthrough: Welldan and Najwaa Earn Prestigious Scholarships to Nagoya and Ōsaka Read More »

Semarang, May 26, 2025 – Dozens of students filled the Crop Circle and Gedung Serba Guna (GSG) of the Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University (FIB Undip), to enliven the Ichiba Fest 2025 event organized by the 2022 cohort of Japanese Language and Culture students. In collaboration with Himawari, Hayamwuruk, and Kawan, the event was held …

From Ideas to Enterprise: Ichiba Fest 2025 Showcases Student Talent Read More »

May 22nd, 2025, the Japanese Language and Culture Undergraduate Study Program of Diponegoro University held a Public Lecture in a hybrid format as part of the World Class University Program Visiting Professor. The event featured Mrs. Ayumi Inouchi, Ph.D., from the University of Tsukuba, Japan as the guest speaker, and Mrs. Vania Pramudita Hanjani, S.Sos., …

WCU Program Visiting Professor: Pink Hotchpotch: K-pop Fan Merch Industry in Indonesia as Transnational Girl Culture Read More »