Pursuing the beauty of Japanese language and literature

Due to globalization in recent years, Japanese literature is now recognized throughout the world.
In the Department of Japanese Literature, students explore the attractions of the Japanese language, and the depth of Japanese literature and culture.
By cultivating proficiency in the Japanese language, and carrying out specialized research on literature and culture, students develop into individuals with a rich sense of humanity, who are outstanding assets as citizens of the world.

A department unparalleled for comprehensive immersion in oriental calligraphic culture

The materials of calligraphy are the Chinese characters that we Japanese use every day. These characters--transmitted from China to Japan--are a beautiful form of culture that has continued to develop independently within the framework of Japanese culture.
Recently, calligraphic culture has been attracting a lot of attention due to renewed interest in words and characters. Perhaps you too will find joy in this form of expression?
The world of calligraphy grows the more you explore it, expanding without limit. Here, you can learn about the past, while shaping your future... That is the essence of calligraphy.

True international spirit comes from making contact with the world

Rapidly growing waves of computerization and globalization have already brought about major changes in the world.
As modern people, it is essential for us to break through the boundaries and barriers of nationality, ethnicity, culture and language, to understand the diverse cultures of the world from a broad perspective, and thereby make ourselves into better people.
This department has an appealing, highly-varied curriculum, and our learning environment provides strong support for those striving to become true international citizens--including native instructors and a study-abroad program with an extensive track record.