This is the second year the program has been implemented under the sponsorship of the Japan Foundation, focusing specifically on research on Japanese urban architecture and cultural heritage.
Working delegation at the headquarters of the Japan Foundation
During this trip, the delegation had the opportunity to work with many prestigious universities such as Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyoto Sangyo University, Nara Women's University, and leading research centers such as the Japan International Cultural Research Center and the Academy of Social Sciences and Humanities - Waseda University. One of the most impressive moments was when the Vietnamese flag flew in the yard of the Japan International Cultural Research Center, demonstrating the warm welcome from Japanese partners and affirming the sustainable cooperative relationship between the two sides.
Working delegation at the Japan International Cultural Research Center
Working delegation at Waseda University
Lecturers, students, and PhD students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies working at Nara Women's University
Here, lecturers, students, and PhD students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies participated in the exchange of ideas on opportunities and promoting future cooperation, especially in the field of Japanese studies. Professors and experts shared about study programs, support policies for international students, projects related to the international field, and the role of research centers in promoting global academic cooperation.
The meeting contributed to further strengthening the cooperative relationship and creating a solid foundation for future joint research projects between the Department of Japanese Studies and Japanese universities and research institutes. At the same time, graduate students and researchers had the opportunity to meet with leading experts and professors in the field of Japanese Studies and attend in-depth lectures from experts.
Prof. Toyota Hiroaki (Center for International Studies on Japan, Osaka University) introduced the topic "Asuka - Fujiwara Capital City Aiming for World Heritage Registration - Focus on Fujiwara-kyū and Fujiwara-kyō"
Prof. Kawakami Mayuko (Faculty of History, Osaka University) introduces the topic of Ancient Japanese History in Northeast Asian Relations
Prof. Kato Atsufumi (Kyoto Sangyo University) guides fieldwork methods in cultural anthropology through the topic "Cultural Anthropology and Japanese Studies".
One of the highlights of this training trip is that graduate students and researchers are granted access to leading libraries in Japan such as: Kyoto University Library, Kyoto Sangyo University, and the Center for International Studies on Japan. These are libraries that store leading research documents on Japanese studies, helping students and researchers directly access resources for in-depth research and completing research topics.
Students of Japanese Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies are looking up documents in the library.
In addition to research activities, graduate students and researchers also conduct field surveys at historical heritage sites to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese urban and architectural development, and surveys in localities related to their research topics. Students and researchers apply the research methods they have learned into practice, thereby improving their skills in analyzing, synthesizing and processing information to serve their research.
After two successful events, the training program in Japan has become a key academic activity of the Department of Japanese Studies. Through the sponsorship program of the Japan Foundation, this knowledge and experience will contribute to enriching the teaching and research activities of the Department of Japanese Studies, opening up many opportunities for long-term academic cooperation between the Department and Japanese universities.
Reality at the World Heritage Todaiji
Reality at Kamigamo Shrine, yoto
