UBC’s Institute of Asian Research offers a variety of seminars, discussions and conferences. The following upcoming event may be of interest to students:
Japan is Back: Abe Governance, Abenomics, and Abe Foreign Policy after the Upper House Election

Sponsor: Centre for Japanese Research, Institute of Asian Research,
Liu Institute for Global Issues
Place: Multi-Purpose Room, Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Drive
Type: Discussion
Dates: Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 to Thursday, Sep 19, 2013
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

For additional information, please visit their web site.

Their complete calendar is also available at:
http://www.iar.ubc.ca/NewsEvents/EventandConferenceCalendar.aspx