A multi-disciplinary overview of Japan. Contents include territory, people, language, religion, economy, popular culture, science and technology, among others. Students investigate and formulate questions on Japan and East Asia within today's globalized world, identify their own cultural bias toward less familiar subjects, and critically evaluate diverse perspectives. Taught in English.

Antirequisite(s): Japanese 1650F/G.

Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Japanese 1650F/G.