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 ...

After introducing students to the legacy of Japan's relations with the outside world before 1600, the colloquium will then engage students in a discussion of culture in Edo, Meiji, and modern Japan by ...

The bloodlines of modern Japanese lie with immigrants from the Korean Peninsula who arrived in the archipelago during the Yayoi Pottery Culture Period (1000 B.C.-A.D. 250), new research suggests.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While a modern Japanese wedding has a lot in common with its Western counterpart, there are a few key differences. So that you don’t completely embarrass yourself or make it awkward for the poor ...

The Edo Period and the Birth of Modern Sushi The Edo period ... highlighting its significance in Japanese culture. The history of sushi is a testament to Japan’s rich culinary heritage and ...

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese and to the culture of Japanese-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least ...

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.