From Manga and Anime to Traditional Culture. Japanese culture to the world.
Kyoto is one of the world's leading international tourist cities. The characteristics of Kyoto, where tradition and innovation coexist and people from diverse countries and regions gather, are utilized to deepen understanding of Japanese culture. Another strength of the city is its ownership of the Kyoto International Manga Museum, a world-class manga research facility. In addition to English language skills, we also emphasize the improvement of Japanese language skills in order to develop the ability to communicate widely overseas. In our fieldwork program that connects you with the world, you can choose to be based either in Japan or overseas. Students are able to turn what they love into the ability to contribute to society and connect Japan and the world through culture. You can also obtain a national license to become a registered Japanese language teacher.
Subject Highlights
Traditional Culture
The course will examine the mechanisms by which traditional culture is created and passed on, as well as the background behind it. While starting from an understanding of the relationship between nature and humans, gain knowledge of its social function and its transformation since the modern era. Confirm the significance of traditional culture in modern times.
The course will examine the mechanisms by which traditional culture is created and passed on, as well as the background behind it. While starting from an understanding of the relationship between nature and humans, gain knowledge of its social function and its transformation since the modern era. Confirm the significance of traditional culture in modern times.
subcultural theory
The study will focus on contemporary Japanese popular culture, which is intertwined with each other: manga, anime, 2.5-dimensional theater, light novels, drama and film, popular music, and idols. We will examine the aspects of these cultural contents through the back-and-forth with the theories that deal with them.
The study will focus on contemporary Japanese popular culture, which is intertwined with each other: manga, anime, 2.5-dimensional theater, light novels, drama and film, popular music, and idols. We will examine the aspects of these cultural contents through the back-and-forth with the theories that deal with them.
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