Human Geography of Japan II & III: Political Map, Global Economy & Demography

Saturday, October 19, 9:30 am – 12 pm
Saturday, November 16, 9:30 am – 12 pm

This professional development course explores aspects of Japan’s human geography through current issues via online lectures, readings and Q&A sessions. Educators are invited to delve into how Japan can be understood within the current global context and how “Japan-specific” content can be used to raise awareness of social issues faced by American students.

This encompassing series of programs will provide educators with an overview of Japanese geopolitics, economy, population and more through expert-led sessions tackling different aspects of current Japan and the U.S.-Japan relationship. These two Saturday morning sessions introduce 1) Japan’s view of the current political map with special focus on the U.S.-Japan relationship; 2) Japan’s demographic dilemma in relationship with robot technology; 3) the global economy around Japan; and 4) diversity in Japan.  

Participating educators will receive a resource book on the U.S.-Japan relationship.

Registration: This is a free event. Please note this courses will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet).

Japan Society’s Professional Development Programs are made possible by a generous grant from an anonymous funder.

Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Education and Family Programs are generously supported by an anonymous donor; ORIX Corporation USA; Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas); public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; The Masako Mera and Koichi Mera, PhD Fund for Education and the Arts; The Norinchukin Foundation; Ms. Tomoko Hamada-Dougan; and Family and Education Circle members.