Upcoming Events

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Sun, April 5, 2026
Event Start Time: 1:00 pm
Event Location: Ohio Union (Performance Hall)
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Fri, April 10, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: 180 Hagerty Hall

Recent News

 Cluster of white cherry blossoms in full bloom on tree branches, set against a clear blue sky.

Ohanami Picnic Event a Big Success!

On Monday, March 31, Oshaberi-kai and the Japanese program co-hosted an Ohanami Picnic, a traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms in the spring. The event brought…

 Three men holding certificates stand in front of a display for the 27th Ohio Japanese Speech Contest at The Ohio State University.

Japanese Program News: Celebrating Our Three Outstanding Contest Participants

We are delighted to recognize Logan Conrad, Jacob Strange, and Ky Verona for their excellent participation in the 2026 Ohio Japanese Speech Contest, hosted by the Japan‑America Society of Central…

Red circle logo with text "Buckeye Paws" and "The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center." A black paw print with white swirl patterns is centered.

Buckeye Paws visits DEALL

DEALL welcomed a visit from Buckeye Paws last Friday, March 27. Murphy, a lovable Burmese Mountain Dog, stopped by with his companion handler Lisa to say hello to the department's graduate…

American Association of Teachers of Japanese logo, including an orange logo with intertwining initials of the associations acronym.

DEALL Presentations at the 2026 AATJ Conference in Vancouver

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is delighted to recognize the scholarly contributions of our current and former Buckeyes at the 2026 American Association of Teachers of…