3-1.+ポップカルチャー

= Project 3 Group Research on Japanese Pop Culture =

[抜粋 ]外務省−審議会「ポップカルチャーの文化外交における活用」11/09/06 アニメ、マンガ等の現代日本「ポップカルチャー」は日本独自の描写技法などが取り入れられているだけでなく、日本人の感性／考え方に裏打ちされており、これが海外の若者に[クール]と受け止められ、今や、諸外国の日常に入り込みつつある. しかし、必ずしもその底流にある日本人の感性や考え方は理解されておらず、また、それぞれが個々に紹介された結果、個別分散的なものとなって体系的な整理がなされていない現状である. 同時に多くの国で、商業目的に日本的な特徴が、表現されていないことも多く、ポップカルチャーへの関心が日本そのものの関心となる工夫が望まれる.

// Excerpt from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Symposium //// “Pop Culture Diplomacy” // // Japanese pop culture, like Anime and Manga, showcase artistry and craftsmanship, which is deeply tied to Japanese thought and tradition. It is gratifying to see that Japanese pop culture (anime, manga, video game, drama, fashion, music etc) is appreciated by a large population of young people overseas and became a part of their daily life. However, in many countries, when a Japanese product is imported, it is often localized to appeal to a larger population in the host country; consequently, this popularity of Japanese pop culture does not effectively promote interest in Japan itself among young people overseas. //

As you can see the discussion above, the Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs came to a conclusion that they need means to expose Japanese tradition and thought hidden in Japanese pop culture to promote understanding of Japan itself.


 * Objective ** of this project is to explore and introduce Japanese tradition, thought , and social norms behind pop culture.

They will be able to serve as a **grassroots diplomat in their community.**
 * Outcome ** : the students will deepen their knowledge on Japanese tradition and thought. Expand vocabulary.

**Presentation Date: Tuesday2/15**

Your Wiki page should include: 1) Catchy title in Japanese 2) Brief description of your object/subject in Japanese 3) Full description of significance of the object/subject you choose. 4) Explanation of how your object/subject reflects Japanese tradition and thought. 5) Vocabulary list.
 * Each group will create a Wiki page ** T he group chooses one product, brand, song, particular episode, singer, author, artist or designer etc. of Japanese pop culture.

[|Japanese pop culture]

[|審議会symposium]