Japanese Society and People

Participants will gain an understanding of Japanese society and the Japanese people by watching and discussing television programs, as well as studying and discussing teaching materials on business etiquette. Subsequently, students will deepen this understanding by summarizing the information they have learned and recording their opinions on it. Three group discussions will be held, with different group members each time; students will listen to the viewpoints of international students from different countries and share their thoughts. Instructors with experience working in Japanese companies will use this experience to provide guidance.

region, history, earthquake disaster, education, business etiquette

1. Orientation; Japanese universities and Shinshu University
2. What are Matsumoto and Nagano Prefecture? Geography, history, economy, etc.
3. Japanese society as seen through the eyes of manga
4. The Great East Japan Earthquake
5. Business etiquette presentation (1)
6. Crisis management and IT literacy
7. Foreign-born children
8. Japan's medical system
9. A society with a declining population
10. Business etiquette presentation (2)
10. Study abroad and the founding of the nation during the Meiji era
11. Study abroad and the founding of the nation during the Meiji era
12 & 13. Historical relationships between Japan and surrounding countries (two consecutive periods) (Break)
14. Japanese people as seen in the film Ikiru
15. Funeral for Japan

Syllabus (Japanese site only)