This course provides an introduction to modern Japanese literature through the reading of a selection of representative texts in translation. Each week we will look at one significant work of Japanese ...

The Heisei period has given way to the Reiwa period, and Japan is standing at a crossroads. The social structures that contributed to the post-war economic miracle (e.g., life-time employment and the ...

Held in RK Narayan’s sleepy small town of Malgudi, the festival will feature some of the greatest writers ever – from William ...

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands promotes Dutch literature in Japan. We do this by joining the European Literature Festival. As part of this festival we invite writers, publishers, ...

A U.S. researcher of Japanese literature has published two books of “waka” poems composed by the emperor and empress of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) with assistance from his poet wife. It was ...

Great Decisions of Wayne County, 7:30 p.m., College of Wooster Gault Recital Hall, 525 E. University St., Wooster.

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It is said the practice of floating “koinobori,” or carp-shaped streamers, began in the Edo Period (1603-1867 ... on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.

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[emphasis added.]7 This period also solidified the notion of territorial citizenship. Prior to the early modern period, citizenship was more a function of relationships. Physical location was only one ...

According to the latest official forecast issued by the Japan Meteorological Corporation on February 6, 2025, cherry blossoms are expected to bloom around the average timing nationwide this year.