The Center for Japanese Studies presents:

"Swordless Samurai: Bushido in Today's Japan"

February 6, 2008; Wednesday, 5PM

Smith Center Room 236

Japan's image in the U.S. today seems to be that of a "Lost in Translation" neon phantasmagoria. Yet a deeply traditional, centuries-old philosophy--Bushido, the chivalrous samurai code of behavior--is a far more useful way to understand Japanese culture. Drawing on research from two of his books, The Swordless Saumuri and The Prosperous Peasant, as well as a decade of experience living and working in Japan, author, translator, and entrepreneur Tim Clark shows how Bushido is key to understand Japanese society.

Manga! Anime!

The People Behind Japan's Hottest Cultural Exports

The Business of Adapting Japanese Comics for the U.S. Market

Manga Mania!

March 13, 2008; Thursday, 6pm-7:30pm

Smith Memorial Studnet Union room 101
Learn about manga straight from North America's premier independent comics producer.
Dark Horse Comics manga editor Carl Horn will explain how Japanese comics are selected and adapted for English-speaking markets, show how the business works and offer a vision of what the future holds. Founded by PSU alumni Mike Richardson, Dark Horse is a leading publisher of Japanese manga in translation and the producer of smash hit movies The Mask and Hellboy. An unprecedented selection of Dark Horse manga will be on display and available for purchase. Attend for chances to win free manga. Cosplay welcome: Prizes for best costumes! Don't miss this up-close and personal encounter with Oregon's own master of manga!

This talk is the first in a 3-part series. Stay tuned for more!Please visit
here for this event's flyer for more information!