Alumni Corner Introduction
The Department of Japanese studies maintains close contact with alumni from both the major and minor programmes. Periodically, the Department organizes gatherings to promote communication between staff and alumni, and between alumni and current students. A mentorship program was launched in 2007 to nurture friendship and cooperation between current students and alumni.
Alumni are welcome to send email to rebeccaykleung@cuhk.edu.hk to update their personal contact information.
JASP Alumni Sharing (video)
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CUHK JASP Alumni Sharing – Harman Chan |
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CUHK JASP Alumni Sharing – Michael Lee |
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CUHK JASP Alumni Sharing – Tommy Li |
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CUHK JASP Alumni Sharing – Julianna Tsang |
Our MAJS Alumni
Solicitor
Ph.D, University of Sheffield (UK) (2020)
(MAJS Class of 2014)
Out of my interest in Japanese language and culture, I studied the MA in Japanese Studies in CUHK. The course not only enriched my knowledge of Japanese history and culture, but also let me come to know fellow classmates who come from diverse backgrounds while sharing the same interests in Japanese language and culture. Coming from a legal background, politics interest me. It is the course of international relations of Japan that I took from the MA class that inspired me to pursue a Ph.D studying the constitutional revision of Japan.
Eco-Friendly Flower Shop (Start-up), Osaka
2020 Global MBA, Doshisha Business School (Japan)
(MAJS Class of 2014)
Whenever talking about MAJS, I was always being reminded of my happy days in CUHK. Among various topics provided by MAJS, what impressed me most was Japanese people’s uniqueness in thinking, in particular aesthetics. MAJS not only broadened my knowledge of Japanese culture, but also enchanted me with a lot of attractions of Japan to an extent that I went to Japan for further study. After graduation from Doshisha Business School in Kyoto in 2020, I started to prepare for setting up my eco-friendly flower shop in Osaka. I am very excited about having a real touch of Japanese’s aesthetics.
PhD student, Waseda University (Japan)
(MAJS Class of 2019)
Whether you are a would-be Japanese Studies scholar or a Japanese culture enthusiast, this MAJS Programme would definitely quench your thirst for knowledge of the country’s culture and traditions, and help you build a strong foundation in this area of study. The professors’ research interests, academic backgrounds – in Western countries and Japan – and language abilities together made the Department an ideal place for me to pursue my academic passion and prepare for further study.
PhD candidate, Japanese Studies, CUHK (Hong Kong)
(MAJS Class of 2015)
Throughout my studies in MAJS, I found the program comprehensive and interesting. The stereotype of Japan in my mind was completely changed and I had a new scope on traditional and modern culture of Japan. After graduation, I decided to take a PhD program to indulge in researching Japanese intellectual history and philosophy. During the five-year study career, I was glad to have the opportunity to participate in academic conferences and publish in journals. All these let me understand better the connotation of research and the role of a scholar. These also enhanced the advancement of my mind and thorough detailed thinking.