This is the second year the program has been implemented under the sponsorship of the Japan Foundation, focusing particularly on research into Japanese urban architecture and cultural heritage.
The delegation worked 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 Institute of Social Sciences & Humanities – Waseda University. One of the most memorable moments was when the Vietnamese flag was raised in the courtyard of the Japan International Cultural Research Center, symbolizing the warm welcome from the Japanese partners and affirming the sustainable cooperative relationship between the two sides.
Delegation at the Japan Center for International Cultural Studies
The delegation worked at Waseda University.
Faculty, students, and doctoral candidates of the Department of Oriental Studies working at Nara Women's University.
Here, faculty members, students, and doctoral candidates from the Department of Oriental Studies participated in an exchange of ideas on opportunities and promoting future cooperation, particularly in the field of Japanese studies. Professors and experts shared information about study programs, support policies for international students, projects related to international affairs, and the role of research centers in promoting global academic cooperation.
The meeting further strengthened cooperative relationships and laid a solid foundation for future joint research projects between the Department of Japanese Studies and Japanese universities and research institutes. Simultaneously, graduate students and researchers had the opportunity to meet leading experts and professors in the field of Japanese Studies and attend in-depth lectures from these experts.
Professor Toyota Hiroaki (International Center for Japanese Studies, Osaka University) presented a special topic: “Asuka-Fujiwara Capital City Towards World Heritage Registration – Focusing on Fujiwara-kyū and Fujiwara-kyō”
Professor Kawakami Mayuko (Department of History, Osaka University) presented a special topic on the history of ancient Japan in relation to Northeast Asia.
Professor Kato Atsufumi (Kyoto Sangyo University) guided participants through the fieldwork research method in cultural anthropology in a workshop titled "Cultural Anthropology and Japanese Studies".
One of the highlights of this training trip is that graduate students and researchers are granted access to leading Japanese libraries such as the Kyoto University Library, Kyoto Sangyo University Library, and the International Center for Japanese Studies. These libraries house top-tier research materials on Japanese studies, allowing students and researchers direct access to resources for in-depth research and the completion of their research projects.
Students majoring in Japanese Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, are researching materials in the library.
In addition to research activities, graduate students and doctoral candidates also conduct field surveys at historical heritage sites to gain a deeper understanding of urban development and architecture in Japan, and surveys in localities related to their research topics. Graduate students and doctoral candidates apply the research methods they have learned to practice, thereby improving their analytical, synthesis, and information processing skills to support their research.
Following two successful editions, the training program in Japan has become a key academic activity of the Department of Japanese Studies. Through the sponsorship of the Japan Foundation, this knowledge and experience will enrich 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.
The reality at the Todaiji World Heritage site
In reality, at Kamigamo Shrine, yoto
