As influences that would undermine the development of a strong and unified state, such roles were often perceived as a threat to Japanese culture by conservatives and traditionalists as well as by the ...

Discover the key principles that make Japan's work culture one of the most disciplined and efficient in the world. From ...

While no longer an everyday garment, kimonos are still an iconic part of modern Japanese culture. Photograph by Molly Ferrill Visitors who would like to shop for kimono-inspired fashion firsthand ...

You will gain linguistic and cultural fluency to provide expertise on Japanese culture and society. You will also learn valuable historical and social context as well as analytic skills applicable to ...

This immersion introduces students to the language, customs, and cultural aspects (history, art, literature, politics, anthropology, and music) of Japan. The immersion consists of three language ...

Modern Japanese appear to be genetically descended ... origins in the Jomon people known for their distinctive pottery culture (c. 14500 B.C.-1000 B.C.) and the Yayoi people with their own pottery ...

as one History and Culture class is offered a semester. Modern Japanese Society (HP/LANG 3151) is offered twice a year, with one of these classes being a study abroad opportunity.

The city of Kamakura is one of Japan’s ancient capitals, but also the birthplace of modern surfing in Japan ... and Japanese culture enthusiasts taking a break from the chaos of Tokyo.

Living and studying in Japan will boost your language skills, deepen your cultural understanding, and give you a fresh perspective on your own culture. The Japanese Program offers a wide variety of ...