Course description
Tokyo Hillside, Tokyo Riverside: Exploring the Historical City
This course offers an introduction to Tokyo's urban history as Prof. Yoshimi explores northeast Tokyo by foot and boat in two sections: Tokyo Hillside and Tokyo Riverside. Visiting lesser-known historical places that have endured Tokyo's modern transformation, this course will provide participants a different perspective on Tokyo when visiting for tourism, study, or work.
Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
None
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- Areas that provide deeper historical knowledge of Tokyo
- The historical development of Tokyo as a city
- Sociological methods for analyzing urban space and history
- Fundamental knowledge and methodology to think about cities from historical, geographic, sociological, architectural, urban planning, or cultural policy perspectives
Training Course Content
Module 1
- The University of Tokyo
- Kikuzaka
- Ueno
- Kuromon (Black Gate)
- Yanaka
Module 2
- Burial Mound of Masakado's Head
- Kanda Shrine (Interview with Shimizu Yoshihiko, the Chief Priest)
- Yushima Confucian Temple
- Nicolai-do (Holy Resurrection Cathedral)
- Manseibashi
- Akihabara
- Ameyoko
- Korean Town in East Ueno
- As-Salaam Foundation (Interview with Mohamed Nazeer, Founder and Chairman)
Module 3
- Nihonbashi
- Nihonbashi River
- Ryukan-sakurabashi
- Kanda River
- Sumida River
- Kamejima River
Module 4
- Tomb of Kondo Isami
- Kannonbashi over Shakujii River
- Otonashi Shinsui Park
- Toden Arakawa Line
- Yoshiwara Benzaiten
- Asakusa
- Interview with Sato Shintaro, Photographer 〜TOKYO SKYTREE〜
- Asakusa with the TOKYO SKYTREE
Course delivery details
This course is offered through The University of Tokyo, a partner institute of EdX.
2-3 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$49
- Audit Track - Free
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