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Invitation to The Tale of Genji: The Foundational Elements of Japanese Culture (edX)

Explore the world's oldest novel written in the eleventh century and develop the perspective to understand Japanese classical literature and the foundation of Japanese culture. The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) is a long-form narrative composed in Japan at the beginning of the eleventh century. It depicts relationships both [...]

Contemporary Japanese Society: What Has Been Happening Behind Demographic Change? (edX)

Learn basic knowledge of contemporary Japanese society, focusing on demographic change and social stratification after the Second World War.

Japanese Home Cooking - Oshi Zushi (Skillshare)

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 Japanese Home Cooking - Oshi Zushi (Skillshare)
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This class is for anyone who is interested in making sushi at home. Using a molding technique, you can make simple and pretty sushi dish in less than an hour. The class covers not only how to mold ingredients into sushi shape, but how to cook white rice in [...]

Mini-Course: Introduction to Japanese Grammar (Skillshare)

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Mini-Course: Introduction to Japanese Grammar (Skillshare)
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This mini-course is a quick, casual introduction to basic Japanese grammar. In each lesson, I teach a different grammar point and use examples to explain their use. This course is best for absolute beginners, but anyone can watch and share their feedback under the community tab. Stay tuned for [...]

The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books (FutureLearn)

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The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books (FutureLearn)
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Learn about the history, production and design of papers used inside Japanese rare books. Deepen your understanding of rare books and Japanese culture. The papers inside books can last hundreds of years if cared for correctly. This course will look at the history of papers used inside Japanese rare [...]

Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books (FutureLearn)

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Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books (FutureLearn)
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Learn about the role of books in the relationship between the cultures of Japan and China, with this free online course. Books have played a major role in the formation of Japan’s culture, particularly those brought from China. On this course we’ll examine how big an impact these books [...]

Japanese Culture Through Rare Books (FutureLearn)

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 Japanese Culture Through Rare Books (FutureLearn)
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Explore the important roles that books have played in the cultural history of Japan. A book is a tool for preserving words and images. Through books, an abundance of information, including the knowledge and experiences of the people of the past, has been handed down to the present. But [...]
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