Japanese imperialismBeing centuries of isolation and secluding the whole country from the outside world, Japan became so weak and uncivilized compared to other…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Medium post 2In “Goodbye Aisa”, Fukuzawa Yukichi argued that it was the time for Japan to “leave” Aisa and “join” other western countries. Yukichi did…Feb 22, 20221Feb 22, 20221
Medium post 1As an Ainu person, it’s difficult to judge benefits and harms of my life change level on everyday level as Japan trying to extend the…Jan 22, 20222Jan 22, 20222
My connection to JapanFrankly speaking, I have a lot of connection to Japan. Last quarter, I took JAPN 10A, which was first year Japanese language learning. From…Jan 8, 20222Jan 8, 20222
HILD 12 Week 9 DiscussionThe trailer to “Coming to you, Minu” reminds us of the important role that music plays in fights for migrant justice. Why do you think this…May 31, 2021May 31, 2021
HILD 12 Discussion week 8How does Kwon’s exploration of “the work of waiting” impact the way that we think about immigration policy in a specific country?What kind…May 23, 2021May 23, 2021
HILD 12 Discussion week 7How do you think the trauma that Okinawan women experienced during the Battle of Okinawa impacted their responses to the military base…May 15, 2021May 15, 2021
HILD 12 Individual post 2What each of the groups of people that we have discussed thus far share, is being treated with suspicion due to their societal treatment as…May 13, 20212May 13, 20212
HILD 12 Discussion week 6What do you think are some of the impacts of being labeled as spies, or national traitors by the state and military for internal relations…May 9, 2021May 9, 2021
HILD 12 Discussion 5Why do you think Kawashima insists on focusing on the suppression of Korean workers in Japan by the Soaikai, a Korean welfare organization…May 2, 2021May 2, 2021
