Detailed Call for Papers
Journal of International and Advanced Japanese Studies 2014-15
Introduction
The Journal of International and Advanced Japanese Studies is published by the Doctoral Program in International and
Advanced Japanese Studies, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba. The journal
aims to promote open debate through publishing the results of leading research in Japanese Studies. We welcome
submissions from the perspectives of cross-national and international studies perspectives in all social science fields
(encompassing politics, economics, society, media and information studies, culture, language and pedagogy, fine arts, and
literature). We especially encourage graduate students (M.A. level and above) to submit manuscripts to the journal.
Types of Manuscripts
(1) Research papers (up to 20 pages)
Empirically-based papers or theoretically-based papers in areas including international, comparative, or linguistic studies
pertaining to research concerning Japan. Empirically-based manuscripts will be considered on the basis of their review of
research topics from previous studies, examination by verifiable methods, and the presentation of results. Theoreticallybased manuscripts will be considered on the basis of their review of research topics from previous studies, theoretical
examination and critical approaches to critique, analysis, and interpretation, and their contributions to new viewpoints and
concepts in education or research.
(2) Teaching innovations and practices (up to 15 pages)
Perspectives including trends in research and actual practice, as well as recommendations for research. Innovative
approaches to content-based and language-based instruction are welcome.
(3) Research notes (up to 15 pages)
Papers that describe groundbreaking and pioneering research activities, including new methods and approaches to
theoretical research. Research notes should include the following features: (a) perspectives including trends in research
and actual practice, as well as recommendations for research; (b) introduction of historical and factual materials that
include discussions; and (c) descriptions groundbreaking and pioneering research activities. Manuscripts that discuss
methodological approaches in Japanese Studies, particularly from an internationally comparative perspective, are also
encouraged.
(4) Review essays (up to 10 pages)
Reviews of major works and current literature, including multiple book reviews focusing on a central theme within the broad
field of Japanese Studies, are welcome.
(5) Book reviews (up to 6 pages)
Review of a single current work of literature in Japanese Studies. Reviews are expected to include placement within an
appropriate subfield within Japanese studies, discussion of intended audience, and relevance to research and/or pedagogy
within Japanese studies.
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Eligibility to submit manuscripts
Those who are eligible to submit to the journal are:
(1) Faculty members affiliated with any university
(2) Researchers, students, and short-term program students who are affiliated with the International and Advanced
Japanese Studies Program or alumni of the program.
(3) Other contributors as deemed eligible by the editorial committee.
Manuscript preparation
Please refer to the Submission Guidelines for Authors (separate document) for instructions on formatting your submission
and the Manuscript Submission Checklist for Authors (separate document) before submitting your manuscript. Both
documents will be available on our website by mid-July 2014. Multiple submissions are allowed as long as the content and
theme are significantly different for each submission.
Important deadlines
Intention to Submit form
Manuscript submission package
Notification of acceptance
Manuscript revision period
Publication
Thursday, July 31, 2014 (time-dated or post-marked no later than 23:59)
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 (confirmation of receipt of manuscript will be sent to
all authors). Please see the Submissions Guidelines for Authors for details about
the manuscript submission package. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Saturday, November 1 to Monday, November 10, 2014 (notification as to
acceptance, revision and resubmission, or rejection will be sent during this period.
Tuesday, November 11 to Wednesday, December 17, 2014.
March 2015
Please note that originally submitted manuscripts may not be replaced by updated versions and submitted manuscripts
will not be returned.
Manuscript Reviews
Decisions as to acceptance, revision and resubmission, or rejection will be made by the editorial committee of International
and Advanced Japanese Studies based on the reviews of double-blind referees.
Publication
Accepted authors will receive two copies of the volume. In addition, papers published in the journal will be stored
electronically in the Tsukuba Repository (University of Tsukuba Library). The papers will be also available in PDF format
on the program’s website.
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Address for submissions and/or inquiries (please read the Submission Guidelines for Authors prior to sending
inquiries)
Editorial Committee, Journal of International and Advanced Japanese Studies
Doctoral Program in International and Advanced Japanese Studies
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Tsukuba
Tennodai 1-1-1, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken,
JAPAN 305-8571
journal@japan.tsukuba.ac.jp
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