History and Traditions/歴史と伝統の広がり

Unfolding the Rich Tapestry of
Japanese History and Tradition

The Fascination of Classical Japanese Literature and Performing Arts, the Exquisiteness of Japanese Arts and Crafts, and the History of Interaction with Other Cultures. The program offers an opportunity to study Japanese culture from various perspectives, including the fascination of classical Japanese literature and performing arts, the exquisiteness of arts and crafts, and the history of exchange with other cultures. It also allows for a deeper understanding of Japanese history and traditions.

History of the Ninja and Transition of the Ninja Image

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Ninja and Ninjutsu in Japanese History and Culture
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Analyze the Tale of Genji through Women's Court attire

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Women's Court Attire Seen from The Tale of Genji
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Learn about the wind god Fujin and the thunder god Raijin

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How Fujin and Raijin Arrived in Japan
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Learn about modern Japan’s exploratory activities in Asia

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The Japan’s Survey Activities in Wide-Area of Asia at the beginning of the 20th Century
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Thought, Faith, and Martial Arts/心と身体の文化論

Lectures on Japanese Culture:
Thought, Faith, and Martial Arts

Japanese thought and philosophy, traditional religions such as Shinto and Japanese Buddhism that have long been followed in Japanese history, and the exquisite physical culture of Japanese martial arts. By studying these subjects, learners can deepen their understanding of the Japanese thought, faith, and martial arts.

Shintō, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Western thought

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Body and mind in Japanese culture
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This lecture will introduce the Japanese culture around the tatami

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Learning Japanese Culture through Judo
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An introduction to modern Japanese philosophy in the Global Era

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Japanese Philosophy in the Global Era
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This course is an introduction to critical approaches to religion in contemporary Japan

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A Critical Introduction to Religion in Japan
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Society and Lifestyle/日本社会と生活文化

Explore Japanese Society
and Lifestyle Culture

By studying research on Japanese society, including topics such as the modern family and regional depopulation, and learning about Japan's diverse regional cultures and lifestyles, you can gain a deeper understanding of Japan.

Introducing the transformation of Japanese communities and the issues

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Depopulation and development potential of Japan local city 〜Sustainability and Well-Being in Living〜
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The History of Alcohol and Traditional Culture of Sake in Japan

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The History of Alcohol and Traditional Culture of Sake in Japan
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The third of a three-part course on sake and "Sakeology"

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Learn about Sakeology (3): Sake and Health
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Challenges in the community through sturgeon aquaculture and business

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Sturgeon Aquaculture and Caviar Business in Japan〜Challenges in Technology and Culture in Local City〜
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Contemporary Culture/現代の日本文化

Discovering Contemporary
Japanese Culture

The course includes lectures that analyze Japanese society and culture from the perspective of contemporary Japanese animation using a visual-theoretical approach, as well as lectures that explore the history of Japanese manga and discuss specific creative techniques. This section provides an opportunity for students to gain insight into contemporary Japanese culture, including visual expressions and subcultures.

Lecture Series on Japanese Manga(New Generation Cartoon Techniques)

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Techniques for drawing attractive manga that grab the readers' attention
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Lecture Series on Japanese Manga(New Generation Cartoon Techniques)

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Techniques for creating engaging characters that will stay in the reader's mind
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Lecture Series on Japanese Manga(New Generation Cartoon Techniques)

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Techniques for composing names (screen configuration) that appeal intuitively to the reader's mind
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Learn about Japanese history, society and culture through films

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Introduction to Japanese History, Society and Culture through Film
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