Outline:
This advanced course on Japanese regional history covers all periods from ancient times to the modern era. In particular, this lecture focuses on the regional/local history of “Etchu Toyama”.
Style:
In this lecture-style course, materials will be distributed at each session, and bibliographies, etc. will be introduced during class. The submission of printed work, impressions of class, etc. will occasionally be requested.
Notice:
Course progress and details may change according to the level of understanding of the students.Can take makeup exam in need aid up to maximum of 60 points.
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Theme |
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| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance and details on the reasons behind the names “Etchu” and “Toyama” |
Understand the reasons behind the names “Etchu” and “Toyama”.
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| 2nd |
Details on the region of Koshi Province① |
Understand details on the natural environment and ruins,relics of the Jomon and Yayoi periods, Fudodo ruins, and Egami A ruins.
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| 3rd |
Details on the region of Koshi Province② |
Understand details on the region of Koshi Province, ruins/relics of the Kofun period and the appearance of metal tools, and Sugitani burial mound number 4.
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| 4th |
Details on the region of Koshi Province③ |
Understand details on the politics, international situation, and foreign settlers of the Asuka period, as well as the Koma Shrine in the Sea of Japan area.
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| 5th |
The birth of the ancient Ritsuryo system and Etchu Province① |
Understand the birth of the ancient Ritsuryo system and Etchu Province, the Gokishichido administrative units and Etchu Province, and excavated historical record/mokkan (wooden plate) reading.
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| 6th |
The birth of the ancient Ritsuryo system and Etchu Province② |
Understand details on the establishment of Otomo no Yakamochi and the Man’yoshu poetry collection as well as the relationship between the building of the Todai-ji Great Buddha and Etchu Province.
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| 7th |
Details on the movements of the Etchu samurai group and penetration of Jodo Shinshu① |
Understand details on the movements of the Etchu samurai group and penetration of Jodo Shinshu as well as Etchu and the Tateyama faith in the Heian period.
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| 8th |
Details on the movements of the Etchu samurai group and penetration of Jodo Shinshu② |
Understand details on the establishment of the medieval port city of Hojozu as well as the economic activities of the local samurai group.
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
The Toyama Domain and jokamachi (castle towns)① |
Understand details on how Rennyo Shonin spread his religion in the Hokuriku region and the penetration of Jodo Shinshu as well as Sassa Narimasa and Toyama Castle.
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| 10th |
The Toyama Domain and jokamachi (castle towns)② |
Understand Analysis of illustrations related to the establishment of the Toyama Domain, start of the Jokamachi (castle towns), the Hokkoku Kaido highway, and the sankin-kotai system of alternate attendance.
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| 11th |
The Toyama Domain and jokamachi (castle towns)③ |
Understand details on the Joseon missions to Japan leading up to Japan’s early modern period and Etchu Toyama as well as the people who supported the procession.
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| 12th |
The Toyama Domain and jokamachi (castle towns)④ |
Understand details on the economic activities of Toyama medicine/kitamaebune cargo ships and the castle town of Toyama as well as the development of the port city.
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| 13th |
Details on modern-day Toyama Prefecture and industrialization① |
Understand details on Etchu Toyama in the Bakumatsu years, the Ansei great earthquakes, Joganji River flood control, and the foreigner and government advisor Johannis de Rijke.
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| 14th |
Details on modern-day Toyama Prefecture and industrialization② |
Understand details on modern-day Toyama Prefecture and industrialization, Jinzu River flood control, and the progress of Fugan Canal construction and industrialization.
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| 15th |
Details on modern-day Toyama Prefecture and industrialization③ |
Understand details on efforts to attract industry to the Toyama Prefecture region, railway/port development, and the course of Toyama-air-raid recovery.
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| 16th |
Summary, report submission, review work |
Summary, report submission, review work, looking back on the history of Etchu Toyama, which is where we live, and formulating personal opinions on the future of Toyama Prefecture.
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