Faculty-led short-term Study Abroad Program in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

January 2021 - Study Abroad Program in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

JAPN120: Japanese Civilization

January 5-14, 2021: Matsuyama Japan
Course Dates: January 4-22, 2021

Catalog Description

JAPN120: A three-week course, with a two-week study abroad portion to Matsuyama Japan. Students will learn about Japanese history in both a classroom setting and through field trips to local sites in Ehime, Kagawa, and Hiroshima prefectures.

Course Description

Students will read Botchan, a short semi-autobiographical novel by Natsume Soseki set in Matsuyama. Soseki was Japan’s first great writer of the modern era. (To give an idea of his importance, Soseki’s face was on the 1000 yen bank note). Through readings, films, and site visits, students will also learn about Hiroshima, the first city to be bombed by a nuclear weapon. Students will also walk a brief section of the 1200-year old Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. They will learn about the history of the pilgrimage and its place in Japanese society today, while also participating in the pilgrim rituals at several temples (Konpira and Ishite temples). In short, this course will allow students to learn about and experience a number of different aspects of Japanese history and culture. This course also provides an opportunity to work with students at Ehime University to introduce Sacramento and Sacramento State University at the "World Citizens Festival in Matsuyama, Ehime 2021" held at Matsuyama Multi-purpose Community Center on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

If you are interested in this study, please contact me (masuyama@csus.edu).

2016 - Study Abroad Program in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

The Second Short-Term Study Trip to Ehime University & Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
on Jan. 7-18, 2016

Members (alphabetical order)

Almanza,Veronica: Art

Chan, Michael: Computer Science

Constantinou, Michael: International Business

Cooknick, Kelsey: Asian Studies

Dias, Roger: Computer Science

Erwin, Michaela: EnglishGarcia, Jessica: Biochemistry

Leyva, Juan: Computer Engineering

Mercado, Kenneth: Mechanical Engineering

Miller, Hiroko: Biology

Wagnon, Jacob: History

Wu, Erika: International Business

2015 - Study Abroad Program in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Special Thanks to:

Prof. Ruth Vergin, Institute for International Relation, Ehime University
Dr. Tadashi Shimizu, Vice President & Director of Institute of International Relations, Ehime University
Prof. Eisaku Sato, Education, Ehime University
Prof. Makoto Aoki, Education, Ehime University
Prof. Susumu Oshihara, Education, Ehime University
Prof. Kiwame Kouno, Education, Ehime University
Prof. Shino Takahashi, Japanese language, Ehime University
Mr. Takeo Wakeki, Team Leader, Global Initiative Team, International Partnership Support Division, Ehime University

Vice Mayor Yoshitake Endo, Matsuyama
Mr. Masahiro Yoshino, General Affairs Division, Matsuyama International Association
Mr. Kenji Yoshida, Chief, General Affairs, Matsuyama International Association
Ms. Ayako Niiyama, Staff, Tourism and International Exchange Division
Mr. Ryosuke Joko, Staff, Tourism and International Exchange Division, Industrial Economic Development, Matsuyama City Hall
Ms. Miki Takeda, Director, The Shiki Museum

Dr. Hiro Yoshino, Vice Coordinator, Sacramento Matsuyama Sister City Corporation
Mr. Tomio Yorimoto, Chairman, Matsuyama Botchan Kai
Mr. Noritake Takimoto, Camellia Family, The Association of former members of Matsuyama Jr. high delegation
Ms. Kyoko Ando, Lipin International (CEO), Sacramento Matsuyama Sister City Corporation\Matsuyama Media