This course introduces various aspects of modern Japan including Japanese society, business, politics, and popular culture. At the end of this course students will be familiar with some of the major social, political, popular cultural themes of modern Japan.

CILO-1: Students will be able to acquire broad and in-depth knowledge of modern Japanese society, popular culture, politics and business. CILO-2: Students will be able to analyse issues and developments in modern Japan critically. CILO-3: Students will be able to develop advanced command of Japanese language for academic purposes.