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Entity titleJapanese Studies CentreEntity identifier305Entity typeAgencyDate range1981 - DescriptionThe Japanese Studies Centre was formally established in 1981 as a non-profit organisation incorporated in the State of Victoria. It was established by academics from four tertiary institutions in Melbourne, which teach and conduct research about Japan - La Trobe University, Monash University, the University of Melbourne and Swinburne Institute of Technology (now Swinburne University). In 1989 the Centre became one of the affiliated centres of the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (now Monash Asia Institute) at Monash University. The Centre is housed in its own building which was designed by Monash University architect Alan Scott, and erected in 1983 with funding from the Commemorative Association for the Japan World Exposition, the Toyota Motor Corporation, Conzinc Riotinto of Australia, and Monash University. It was officially opened in 1984 by then Premier of Victoria, John Cain. An auditorium extension was made to the Centre in 2000, and officially opened in 2001. Directors: Prof. Ross Mouer -1994 Dr. Alison Tokita 1995-2004 Prof Ross Mouer 2005- Prof. Carolyn Stevens 2012-

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