Living on the Edge
The Joys and Challenges of
Being Different in Japan



CALL FOR PAPERS


Date: Saturday, October 5th 2019
Place: Kyoto Sangyo University Musubiwasa Facility (near Kyoto Station)


出る釘は打たれる (The nail that sticks out gets hammered down). To what extent is this proverb
still relevant in today's Japanese society? The purpose of this one-day conference is to put
difference on display; to share stories and increase visibility of the joys, pitfalls, advantages, and
challenges of being different in Japan. We invite speakers to share their experiences, advice,
hardships and successes with the goal of raising awareness of the diversity amongst us.


Presentations

Panels

Roundtable

discussions


Potential topics might include (but not limited to)
Gender Identity, Sexual orientation, Race, Multiculturalism, Visibility / Invisibility, Dis / Different / Abilities, Religion, Values



Please submit your abstract (approx. 250 words) along with your name, affiliation, e-mail address
to: differenceconference@gmail.com by June 30th 2019.


Email:
d i f f e r e n c e c o n f e r e n c e @ g m a i l . c o m
Living on the Edge
The Joys and Challenges of
Being Different in Japan