SIETAR Japan
SIETAR Japan
Society for Intercultural Education Training and Research Japan
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Connecting people with respect and tolerance enabling and enhancing Intercultural Communication is what SIETAR Japan is all about.
The purpose of SIETAR Japan is to promote intercultural education, training, and research that are essential for fostering smooth communication and cooperative relationships among people and organizations with diverse cultural backgrounds. Regardless of field—whether education, business, or international exchange—and regardless of background such as race, ethnicity, age, faith, or sexual orientation, SIETAR Japan seeks to provide a forum where researchers, practitioners, and students interested in intercultural communication can interact, exchange diverse perspectives, and engage in the practice of creative and dynamic cultural synergy.
Furthermore, in order for all people around the world to respect diversity and enjoy fairness and a sense of belonging in a society free from discrimination and guided by the principle of “leaving no one behind,” SIETAR Japan is committed to learning together, creating new knowledge collaboratively, and putting it into practice.
SIETAR Japan works in partnership and collaboration with the SIETAR SIETAR Global Network worldwide.
“Leave No One Behind”: the fundamental principle and slogan of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
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Journal 2025
Starting in fiscal year 2025, the Society's journal page has been published online and made available through J-STAGE: www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/sietarjournal/-char/ja
Upcoming Events
Philosophical Dialogue on Ambiguity in Intercultural Communication
Philosophical Dialogue on Ambiguity in Intercultural Communication
This year’s SIETAR Japan program theme is “Ambiguity,” the “A” in VUCA. In intercultural communication, we often encounter ambiguity: unclear intentions, multiple interpretations, and values that do not easily align. In this program, Professor Shinji Kajitani will facilitate a philosophical dialogue in which participants explore how we can engage with ambiguity rather than avoid it. You do not need to be a SIETAR Japan member, and no prior experience with philosophical dialogue is required. Drawing on experiences from education, research, corporate training, and other fields, we will reflect together on what it means to stay in dialogue when understanding is not simple or complete.
Facilitator: Professor Shinji Kajitani
Professor at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo. He specializes in philosophy, the history of medicine, and comparative culture. He has also been creating spaces for people to think together in schools, companies, and local communities.
41st Annual Conference of SIETAR Japan
We are pleased to announce that the 41st Annual Conference of SIETAR Japan will be held at Toyo University Hakusan Campus on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Details regarding the Call for Proposals, conference registration, and access information will be announced in due course.
We look forward to welcoming you all for two days of intercultural dialogue, scholarly exchange, and meaningful connection in November.
Illustration by Keisuke Taketani
SIETAR Japan strives to achieve DEIB
We strive to embrace Diversity, respect and work with those who are from different cultures, races, gender orientations, and religions. It is our goal to deepen our understanding of the needs of each individual and provide the necessary support to achieve Equity. We will continue our best efforts to learn from each other instead of excluding those who are “different.” We respect different viewpoints. We are committed to being inclusive (Inclusion) and want to create a space for all the members to enjoy mutual respect and feel a sense of Belonging. We do not tolerate stereotyping, discrimination and racism toward anyone.
Join us as we enjoy the learning opportunities of DEIB together.
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