Sakura 21 Courses

As part of the Sakura 21 initiative, a number of courses have been redesigned with the aim of equipping students with a fundamental grasp of Japan's politics, economy, society and history. Each course has been formulated to enrich students' understanding of both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture, and furthermore with the intent of developing in students the necessary communication tools that will allow them to explain and convey Japanese culture to a foreign audience. Looking to imbue in students a cross-disciplinary understanding of Japan, we have put the Sakura 21 initiative in motion over a wide variety of courses.

Course List

Introductory Seminar*
Foundation Seminar*
HSK Preparatory Courses II/III (for levels 3 through 5)*
Interdisciplinary Course 12: Understanding Japan
Issues in Contemporary Japanese Culture I/II (for foreign students)
Foundation Course for the China Study Abroad Program*

*Courses marked with an asterisk are exclusive to the Faculty of Modern Chinese Studies.

Japanese Inn Owner Gives Talk to Students on the Spirit of Hospitality
(Interdisciplinary Course 12: Understanding Japan. Spring 2013.)

JICA Chubu Representative Delivers Talk to Students on Japan's ODA Activities
(Interdisciplinary Course 12: Understanding Japan. Spring 2013.)

Students Use Their Five Senses to Get Acquainted With Traditional Japanese Sweets
(Interdisciplinary Course 12: Understanding Japan. Spring 2013.)

Traditional Handicrafts as a Gateway to Japanese Culture
(Visit organized for students as part of their Introductory Seminar. Spring 2013.)

Group-based presentation activity
(Introductory Seminar. Spring 2013.)

Group-based presentation activity
(Issues in Contemporary Japanese Culture II. Autumn 2013.)