Topic for Fall 2025: Japan on World Display. Thematic study of the presentation and performance of Japan at international events, starting with 19th-century world’s fairs, with attention to domestic regional fairs, colonial expositions, and the Olympics hosted in Japan. Focus on architectural, artistic, and visual expressions of nation.

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