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Fifth time’s a charm: Ishiba selected as Japan’s next prime minister

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor October 2, 2024

On Sept. 27, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan conducted its 2024 presidential election to choose the next leader of the ruling party. Shigeru Ishida was chosen as the party leader, making him...

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An OU student’s guide: The best tips for visiting Japan

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 26, 2024

The Japanese Yen is the weakest it's been in 34 years compared to the United States dollar. Flocks of Americans are heading to Japan this summer to have a once-in-a-lifetime trip and to also benefit from...

Nozomi Naoi stands next to some of her art collection.

OU hosts speaker discussing her book on Yumeji design

Jessica Orlando, Reporter February 10, 2021

Oakland University’s Art and Art History Department hosted an online lecture featuring Nozomi Naoi, an assistant professor of humanities at Yale-NUS College.  The lecture, which was presented on...

Dr. Gennifer Weisenfeld, professor at the Duke Trinity College of Arts and Sciences gives a speech at Oakland University Thursday, Sept. 29.

Lecture puts new spin on Japanese art

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter October 4, 2016

A lecture featuring Dr. Gennifer Weisenfeld was held on Sept. 29 at 12 p.m. in the Wilson Hall art gallery. She is a professor at the Duke Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, and her research focuses...

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