Mondays – Land of the Rising Sun: Focus on Japan

Mondays – Land of the Rising Sun: Focus on Japan

Hosted by: Professor Judy Okun

Join us as we investigate the fascinating world of Japan with a combined historical and geographic lens. Our exploration begins with an examination of Japan’s tectonics and its location on the Ring of Fire. We will then focus on ancient Japan, and early European encounters. Next, a look at imperialistic Japan of the 20^th Century and its post-World War II evolution. We will round out our discussion with a focus on Japan’s contemporary challenges related to geopolitics, population, natural disasters, and economy. Join us for the adventure!