Understanding Japanese Culture Events are field trips designed to help students explore and experience traditional aspects of Japanese culture.

Here are some examples:

• Watch a Traditional Kabuki Performance at the National Theater
  
  Enjoy a beautiful performance of Kabuki, a classical form of Japanese theater known for its dramatic costumes and stylized acting.

• Aizome (Indigo Dyeing) Experience
  
  Aizome is a traditional Japanese indigo dyeing technique. We will visit a local workshop run by a family that has practiced Aizome for three generations. Participants will learn about the history and method of indigo dyeing, and try it for themselves.

• Exploring Historical City Houses (17th to 19th Century)
  
  To understand the urban lifestyle during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries), we will visit the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Edo (now Tokyo) was a newly developed city that rapidly grew in population during the 1600s. Common citizens, such as merchants and craftsmen, often lived in small shared houses called Nagaya. These homes and lifestyles played a key role in shaping the culture of the era. Learning about them provides valuable context for appreciating Edo-period literature, theater, and film. This trip also aims to deepen your understanding of daily life and social systems in Edo through the museum’s exhibitions.

We’re hosting the International Coffee Hour — a space where students can discover something new!

Would you like to open the door to new experiences, new ideas, and new connections by joining this international exchange event?

All you need to participate is a little curiosity, a bit of courage, and your preferred language (Japanese is perfectly fine too!).

Details about the location and the latest updates will be posted on K-SMAPYⅡ.

Students at Kokugakuin University who are interested are strongly encouraged to sign up!