L06 294: Images of East Asia: Japanese Popular Culture

More than fun and games!

Traditional wood sign maker in Kappabashi, near Asakusa shrine in Tokyo. Inside, hard at work, artisans carve and laquer signs like these, as has been done for centuries.

Chankonabe: it's how Sumo wrestlers gain their bulk. This one comes from chanko shop near the Sumo stadium in Ryogoku. Dossugoi!

Cup ramen has quite the history!

Served up at Disney Sea--it's delicious. But not as delicious as our course content. And there may be food, too...

Come study with us in July! This is no Jedi mind trick!

Hanging out at the station!

This store in Akihabara has so many fantastic electronic relics. If you want something old and cool, chances are, they've got it!

6 AM at Tsukiji Market: The fish are fresh and the sashimi is being prepared.

The class is being offered again for Summer Session II! Please join us at Washington University this summer!

Join us for more Japanese popular culture this summer! "Topics in Japanese Culture: Approaches to Japanese Popular Culture" This multimedia course will explore a range of Japanese popular culture, including anime, manga, film, literature, and fashion. This course aims to deepen our knowledge and appreciation of Japan's cultural artifacts and how its popular culture has changed over time. Critical and theoretical readings will help us examine important facets of Japanese histo...ry, thought, and cultural identity and refine our understanding of its dynamic and expressive media. No prerequisites. June 9 July 11, 2014 (Summer Session II) Monday thru Friday, 9:00AM 10:45AM David Holloway, Instructor

The course is running again in a slightly different format from 7/15 to 8/15. I've been customizing the syllabus. It's going to be fun!