Helen Hardacre, Reischauer Institute Professor of Japanese Religions and Society, has recently been conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, from the Japanese government. One of the oldest and highest national decorations, this award recognizes Professor Hardacre’s extensive contributions to the development of Japanese studies in the U.S. and the promotion of understanding toward Japanese society and culture.

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Mr. Gao Xiaosong 高曉松, director of Za shu guan 雜書館, will speak on the Za Library, one of the largest private libraries open to the public in China.

Date: Monday, April 2, 2018, 4:00pm to 5:30pm

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