This course is part of Visualizing Japan.
This comprehensive course examines postwar Tokyo's history through the lens of urban visualization. Students will explore how different groups viewed and experienced the city, from American perspectives to those of marginalized communities. The course analyzes the development of visualization technologies, their impact on Tokyo's residents, and the transformation of Tokyo as a student city. Special attention is given to the geopolitics of visualization practices and how various media forms, including film and television, shaped urban perspectives. The course connects these themes to broader discussions of Japan's postwar period and urban social dynamics.
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What you'll learn
Learn about dynamic viewpoint exchanges in postwar Tokyo
Understand how visualization technologies developed and were adopted
Explore research on poverty and urban marginalization
Analyze Tokyo's transformation as a student city
Examine the connection between urban visualization and postwar Japan
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Module Description
This course explores the visual transformation of postwar Tokyo through various perspectives and technologies. Students will examine how different social groups viewed and experienced the city, including marginalized communities and students. The course analyzes the role of visualization technologies in shaping urban experiences and understanding. Key topics include the geopolitics of urban visualization, the development of visual technologies, and their impact on Tokyo's residents. The course also explores how media forms like film and television influenced urban perspectives and contributed to Japan's postwar narrative.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Visualizing Japan
Instructor

6 Courses
Leading Japanese Cultural Sociologist and Media Studies Scholar
Shunya Yoshimi is a distinguished Professor of Sociology, Cultural Studies, and Media Studies at the University of Tokyo, where he has made significant contributions to cultural sociology and media studies in Japan. His academic expertise spans across cultural theory, urban culture, international exposition, media culture, information technology, the emperor system, and Americanization in modern Japan and East Asia. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership positions at the University of Tokyo and has been a leading scholar in Media and Cultural Studies in contemporary Japan. His international academic experience includes visiting fellowships at prestigious institutions including El Colegio de México, École des Hautes Études Sciences Sociales, University of Western Sydney, and Queensland University. Yoshimi's scholarly influence extends through his roles on various editorial boards, including positions with Inter-Asia Cultural Studies, Cultural Studies, Theory, Culture & Society, and Japanese Studies. He has authored numerous books examining Japanese cultural dynamics and media landscapes, establishing himself as a key figure in understanding modern Japanese society and its cultural transformations. His work has been particularly influential in analyzing the intersection of media, culture, and society in contemporary Japan and East Asia.
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