Japan 101 - Introduction to the Japanese - Spring/Summer 2025
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- What to Expect
- READ FIRST - Additional Resources Needed for This Course
- Course Schedule and Submission Deadlines
- Please Introduce Yourself
- Welcome to Japan 101
Week 1 - Part 1 -Japanese History

Japan 101 Introductory Video
NEW Reading: Understanding Japanese Society
Writing 1
Vote on a time that works for you to join us for a class call
Original Reading: Understanding Japan
Optional, Interesting Material: Japan-Israel
Brandalyn's Comments on Israel-Japan connection
Week 1 - Part 2 - History of Christianity in Japan

Japan 101 Video 2
Reading 1 - The Rise and Struggle of Christianity in Japan - (14pgs)
Reading 2 - General Told of Barring Offer to Create a Christian Japan - (3pgs)
Reading 2 - Christ and the Remaking of the Orient - (8pgs)
Writing 1
Writing 2
Pray
Reading 3 - "optional extra"
Week 2 - Japanese Society - Family Life

NEW Reading: Understanding Japanese Society
Japan 101 Video 3
Writing 1
Writing 2
Pray
Optional Interview
Original Reading - Understanding Japan
Week 3 - Japanese Society - Community Life

NEW Reading - Understanding Japanese Society
Original Reading - Understanding Japan
Watch: Hikikomori
Watch: Japan's Hidden Homelessness
Writing 1
Writing 2
Pray
Class Discussion Call #1 Jun 17, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Optional Readings
Week 4 - Religion in Japan

Japan 101 Video 4
A little background on Buddhism and Shinto
NEW Reading: Understanding Japanese Society
Reading - Understanding Japan
Watch: What Japanese Think of Religions
Watch: Being a Christian in Japan
Read: Cultural Barriers to the Gospel
Vote on our next class discussion call time
Writing 1
Writing 2
Pray
Optional Reading - Understanding Japan
Optional: Visit a Japanese Church
Week 5 - Japanese Culture and Christian Faith

Japan 101 Video 5
Reading - Understanding Japan
Watch: The Japanese Art of Harmony
Watch: Japanese Culture 101: Why Japanese and Americans Seem Rude to each Other
Reading 2 - (15pgs)
Writing 1 - Contextualization
Writing 2
Pray
Optional Material
Week 6 - Conclusions and Analysis

Reading 1 - (11pgs)
Reading 2 - (14pgs)
Interview 1
Interview 2
Writing 1
Pray
Writing 2
Final Class Call - July 16 @ 4pm Pacific Time
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Week 4 - Religion in Japan

13 Lessons