Yamaguchi Studies is a program consisting of four courses designed to
provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the people,
history, art and culture of Yamaguchi. The courses are offered on a rotational
basis with at least one course being offered per semester. They are unique
in that they feature not only a lecture component given by professors specializing
in each field but also an on-site component that enhances and expands upon
the understanding gained in the classroom. These on-site experiences are
conducted by nationally known poets, local scholars, internationally known
artisans and designers as well as the CEO’s of local industries. Classes
are small and are conducted bilingually in Japanese and English.
The four courses that make up the Yamaguchi Studies program are History and Calture of Yamaguchi, Art and Culture in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi and the World and Craft and Design in Yamaguchi. History of Yamaguchi focuses on the history of Yamaguchi from medieval
times until the Meiji Restoration.
On-site learning takes place in and around Yamaguchi City and the sea-side
castle town of Hagi. Art and Culture in Yamaguchi focuses on art and paper-making of the Edo period, the novels of Kamura Isota and poems of Nakahara Chuya in the Taisho and early Showa periods, and the ancient rite of Warai-kou
in Hofu City. On-site learning occurs in and around Yamaguchi City, Hofu
City and the castle town of Tsuwano. Yamaguchi and the World focuses on the relationships and connections Yamaguchi has with other
countries and cultures world-wide. Topics introduced are emigration to Hawaii and Brazil during the late Meiji and early Taisho periods, the forced
immigration of Korean citizens during the Taisho and Showa periods up until
the end of the Pacific War and their continued residence and contributions
to contemporary life in Yamaguchi, and Yamaguchi’s role in World WarⅡ and in current US/Japan relations.
On-site learning takes place in and around the cities of Shimonoseki and
Iwakuni and on the island of Oshima. Craft and Design in Yamaguchi focuses on two traditional crafts of Yamaguchi as well as two examples
of contemporary design in the prefecture. Students learn about Ouchi Lacquer Ware and Hagi Ware ceramics as well as Denim and Bamboo design and production. On site learning takes place in and around Yamaguchi
City and Hagi City.
Sakurabatake Yamaguchi-City Yamaguchi 753-8502 Japan
PHONE:083-928-0211 FAX:083-928-2251
