Overview

All classwork and thesis supervision in these two programs may be conducted in English. Students wishing to begin or continue Japanese language studies after their entrance into the university are encouraged to do so. We offer both beginning and advanced Japanese language instruction, but language study is not compulsory. Students will enroll in either the MA or the MEcon program, depending on the focus of their research and study interests.

Key facts

The MA program in Japanese and Asian Culture from Saitama Uni offers students an interdisciplinary selection of classes covering Japanese history, literature, material culture, media, contemporary art, traditional performing arts, and other cultural studies topics. Thesis supervision is conducted by 3 leading scholars with a strong Japanese focus, and the program provides successful applicants with an ideal forum through which to hone their analytical skills and enhance their ability to comprehend the multiple cultural and historical perspectives characterizing today’s global society. Consequently, graduates will leave the program well-prepared to pursue their professional goals in Japan or abroad.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Japanese Material Culture

Museum Studies

Japan and the Asia Pacific War

The Traditional Performing Arts in Japan

Urban Geography of Japan

Regional Geography of Japan

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sakura, Japan

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Asian studies View 6 other Masters in Asian studies in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who received higher education at educational institutions in a country or countries other than Japan and meet one of the following profiles: (v)
Applicants who have completed or are scheduled to complete by Sept. 30, 2024 a 16year program of formal education from elementary school through university in a country or countries other than Japan.
Applicants who received education through correspondence courses provided by a country or countries other than Japan while residing in Japan and are otherwise identical to applicants in category
Applicants who were enrolled in foreign educational institutes located in Japan, such as Temple University Japan Campus, Far Eastern Federal University Hakodate Campus, and Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Japan Campus, and are otherwise identical to applicants in category

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Funding

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