@article{oai:nichibun.repo.nii.ac.jp:00007826, author = {NISHINO, Ryōta}, journal = {世界の日本研究, JAPANESE STUDIES AROUND THE WORLD}, month = {Mar}, note = {This essay discusses the current status and future prospects of Japanese studies in the Pacific Island countries with a special focus on the University of the South Pacific (USP), the largest tertiary institution in the region. At present, there is no provision for Japanese-language tuition or Japanese studies at degree level or by a dedicated department. However, Japan has had a well-established presence in the region over the years at the governmental and grassroots levels, including USP. This could potentially be a foundation for the future development of Japanese as well as Asian studies., I 世界の日本研究レポート}, pages = {28--35}, title = {Japanese Studies from the South Pacific : Present and Future Prospects as Seen from the University of the South Pacific}, volume = {2021}, year = {2022} }