UArizona Center for East Asian Studies

04/03/2026

Dr. Andres D. Onate, who received his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Arizona and went on to become a foreign service officer, professor and department head, died in November. Onate published his first book right after completing his dissertation and subsequently he became an assistant p...

03/31/2026

🌸📚 K–5 Bilingual Story Time with Ms. Siyi Chen

Join us for a fun Mandarin–English story time celebrating the Qingming Festival, followed by hands-on cultural activities for kids and families!

🗓 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Worlds of Words Center, College of Education (Rm 453)

03/20/2026

Happening this Saturday at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center!

NEW this year at our March 21 Tucson Japanese Festival, Kay Fukumoto founder of Maui Taiko will be performing. Don't miss out as she sings "Fukushima Ondo" on stage. It's popular on the Big Isle too.

03/13/2026

Tucson Japanese Festival is coming again this year, on March 21, 10am-4pm, at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center! 🌸

Mochi (rice) pounding will be featured once again at our Tucson Japanese Festival on March 21. At Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, once again extended hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

02/18/2026

Our K–5 students had a blast listening to a bilingual story about the Chinese Zodiac and learning why 2026 is the Year of the Horse! 🐎✨

After the story, students got creative with fun horse-themed crafts, celebrating culture, language, and imagination all in one joyful morning.

We can’t wait to read, create, and celebrate together again!

02/17/2026

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02/17/2026

Join the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona and UArizona Center for East Asian Studies TOMORROW, Feb. 18, between 11 am and 2 pm on the UA Mall for the East Asian Language and Culture Festival! Celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions of East Asia with a wide range of fun activities and demonstrations, such as Chinese Costume Show, K-Pop Dance Cover Performances, and Japanese Tea Ceremony. Learn more about EAS majors and minors as well as study abroad opportunities in East Asia!
https://eas.arizona.edu/news-events/eas-festival

02/04/2026

📚✨ Bilingual Story Time for K–5! ✨📚

Come join us for a fun Mandarin–English story time with Ms. Hui Zhou! Enjoy Chinese Zodiac stories and hands-on cultural activities for kids and families. ❤️

🗓 Feb 14
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Worlds of Words Center, Room 453

02/03/2026

🎶 EAS Festival Playlist – Call for Songs 🎶
We’re putting together a playlist for the upcoming EAS Festival, and we’d love your help!
🎧 Do you have a favorite East Asian song you’d like to share?
👉 Drop a song link (or song title + artist) in the comments below!
Feel free to share anything you love! Pop, indie, classical, folk, film OSTs, old favorites or new discoveries.
Let’s build a playlist together and celebrate the music of East Asia at the Festival! ✨

02/03/2026

✨EAS PHOTO CONTEST✨

Extended Deadline for Submission: February 10, 2026.

We welcome all UA students , faculty, staff, and community members to visually share their experience in East Asia with the U of A and the greater Tucson community.

You may submit a photo that you took within the last five years (2021-2025) and during your time in any part of East Asia (i.e., a leisure trip, business trip, study abroad program, or a study trip that is a part of your UA course).

To submit your photo and enter the contest, please complete this form:
https://forms.gle/rVZ1giDDJjcegdXE8