Course Name: Japanese Culture and Literature

Term: Summer Semester, ~10 days
Leading Professor: Asako Tochika, Department of Languages and Literatures
Description: This course immerses students in Japanese food culture through readings, multimedia, and field research. Over six weeks, students will explore the history and cultural significance of Japanese cuisine, as well as its connections to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The first half of the course is offered as a COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) experience, where students collaborate virtually with peers from Osaka Metropolitan University to design their own research trips. The second half takes place in Osaka and surrounding areas, where students conduct field research alongside their Japanese partners while applying classroom learning in real-world contexts.