Geography and Digital Heritage students will pay particular attention to the physical and cultural elements of the landscape we explore and will capture their experiences and impressions through digital media. Students will explore the rich histories of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka by taking active part in the specific courses of their interest. Daily activities will include a visit to a cultural landscape site and/or museum or other facility, generally followed by a discussion session with the whole group or in individual class groups. The program's courses will pay particular attention to how these themes are evident in the cultural landscapes of the iconic Japanese cities on our itinerary. Together, the group will become immersed in Japanese popular culture through animated films, manga, literature, and video games that display uniquely Japanese themes and cultural touchpoints. This faculty-led program offers a collaborative perspective on the unique popular culture of Japan through the experience of historical, spiritual, domestic, and fantastical landscapes in the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Having the opportunity to see, hear, explore, and experience the pop culture landscapes that have inspired so many creative works will be a unique opportunity for students to gain deeper insights into the relationships between culture and place. The cultural landscapes represented in these media are integral parts of the fascination with Japanese pop culture. Japanese pop culture is known worldwide through a wide range of literature, film, anime, manga, spiritual and religious texts, art, and video games. The experience of interacting with those landscapes provides invaluable insight into how such landscapes have shaped Japanese culture and especially its popular culture. Exploring cultural landscapes is an important part of understanding aspects of culture and identity. Cost: $4311 plus tuition, tech fee, and estimated out-of-pocket expensesĬultural landscapes are a unique reflection of human interaction with the world around us, and the ways in which we give meaning to places.State Department COVID-19 Information for Japan U.S State Department Travel Information for Japan.Location: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, Japan.Pop Culture Landscapes in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka Program Details
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