Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
One of the three main research institutes at Nanzan University, the NIRC is a global hub for scholars to engage in discussions on all aspects of religion through conferences, workshops, and lectures. The Institute also produces an array of internationally acclaimed publications on religion and intercultural philosophy.
Japanese Journal of Religious Studies
A peer-reviewed journal specializing in the publication of research on the study of Japanese religions.
Bulletin of the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
An English-language journal documenting the annual research activities of the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture.
News and Announcements
Workshop on Tanabe and Nishida
On January 23 and 24, there will be a workshop on Tanabe and Nishida. See here for more information.
50th Anniversary Symposium
Come celebrate 50 years of the NIRC on 27–28 February. All are invited. See here for details.
New Nanzan Guide Interview
The editors of The New Nanzan Guide were interviewed by the New Books Network. Listen here.
JJRS 52
Volume 52 of the JJRS has been published. Content can be downloaded here.
Book Publication
The NIRC has published a multilingual translation of Nishida Kitarō: Zettai mujunteki jikodōtsu. Digital copies now available.
Japanese Religions Database
Matthew McMullen is awarded for creating a Japanese Religions Database. Please contact us with recommendations for online resources to add to the database.
NIRC on YouTube
NIRC events can be viewed on our YouTube channel.
JJRS Style Guide
An updated JJRS Style Guide is now available on the journal website. To facilitate a quicker publication time, the journal will begin publishing articles on an individual basis rather than as issues. Contact the editors for details.