# Crossing Borders: Japanese Popular Music, Culture and Identity

Crossing Borders: Japanese Popular Music, Culture and Identity at Goldsmiths, University of London Campus, Friday 30 October 2026, 14:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Goldsmiths, University of London Campus, SE14 6NW London
- Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forum-crossing-borders-japanese-popular-music-culture-and-identity-tickets-2000371664497?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Go to page: https://www.gold.ac.uk/calendar/?id=16161

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A workshop exploring Japan's popular culture through lectures, presentations and a workshop session. It is presented by the School of Music, English & Theatre at Goldsmiths, with speakers from Goldsmiths and other universities covering Japan's musical identity and the folk dance tradition Bon Odori. The event is supported by the Japan Foundation and The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, and is free to attend, though booking is required.

## Dates

- Friday 30 October 14:00 — Goldsmiths, University of London Campus

Written by a model, sources: [gold.ac.uk](https://www.gold.ac.uk/calendar/?id=16161)

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