International Summer Seminar 2012
August 5-30, 2012
Nagoya University School of Law
Contents
Preface ································································································ 1
Forward ······························································································ 3
Address ······························································································· 5
Chapter 1 Self-Introduction ······································································ 7 1-1. International Students ···································································· 7 1-2. Japanese Students from SOLV (School Of Law Volunteers) ················ 16 Chapter 2 Seminar Schedule ·································································· 18 Chapter 3 Reports by international Students and Japanese Students··········· 19 3-1. Lecture ······················································································· 19 1) Lecture Ⅰ ···················································································· 19 2) Lecture Ⅱ ···················································································· 23 3-2. Research Visit ·············································································· 26 1) Aishin Seiki Corporation ································································ 26 2) Court, Aichi Bar Association···························································· 27 3) Gifu Prison ··················································································· 28 3-3. Cultural Exchange ········································································ 30 3-4. Other Activities ············································································ 33 1) Japanese Gohan Party ··································································· 33 2) Sightseeing in OSU ······································································· 34 3) Planetarium ················································································· 34 4) Tokoname Fireworks Festival ·························································· 35 5) Discussion ···················································································· 36 6) Aquarium ····················································································· 39 7) Nagashi-somen Party ····································································· 39 Chapter4 Independent Research ································································ 41 Chapter5 Internship················································································· 47 Chapter6 Japanese Class ·········································································· 51 Chapter7 Results of Questionnaire ····························································· 53
Appendix 1 Name list of International students ·········································· 67 Appendix 2 Questionnaire ······································································· 68
Preface
Prof. UDAGAWA Yukinori School of Law, Nagoya University
The School of Law of Nagoya University hosted an international summer seminar at its campus in Nagoya from August 5 to 30, 2012 in collaboration with two universities from South Korea (Seoul National University and Sungkyunkwan University), three universities from China (Renmin University of China, Tsinghua University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University), and one university from Thailand (Thammasat University).
This seminar was intended for students from these Asian universities, with which Nagoya University has formed partnerships—to offer students the chance to experience campus life in Japan and promote exchanges with each other. By taking part in the seminar, the students can be expected to sharpen their global sense and build human networks. We hope that those who participated will come to play a key role in the future in promoting development in Asia while working together with other East Asian countries.
Under this concept, the seminar featured two major events—lecture sessions and visits to public facilities for research purposes—both of which provided participants with opportunities to learn about Japan’s legal, political and social systems, and were able to get exposed to these systems through actual experiences. Topics taken up at the lecture sessions were international relations in East Asia and introduction to Japan’s legal system and society. Through the lectures, the students from other East Asian countries were able to learn about Japan’s politics and laws. The so-called research visits allowed students to learn about Japan’s court system by having them visit the Nagoya District Court, the Nagoya High Court, and the Aichi Bar Association. They also learned about Japan’s criminal penalty system by visiting a jail in Gifu Prefecture. The seminar also provided an independent research session where participants visited various places they chose on their own in order to feel Japan’s culture and society. Before visiting these places, they allotted some of their time to conducting research on them.
This report consists of several chapters. Chapter 1 features a self-introduction
- 1 - by each participant in the seminar. An event schedule for the seminar is in Chapter 2. Reported in Chapters 3 to 6 are comments and impressions by the participants about the seminar—what they felt and what they learned. Chapter 7 lists replies to questionnaires given to the students after taking part in the seminar. The participants expressed their candid opinions in their replies.
I hope that when they read this report the participants will refresh their memories about what they learned and thought about at the seminar, and that their seminar experiences will help them in their next stage of life.
- 2 - Forward
Prof., Dr. AIKYO Masanori Trustee/ Vice President, Nagoya University
To address globalization in the 21st century, the training of “Global Human Resources” is a common theme in Asian countries including China, Korea and Japan. In particular, Japan faces a serious crisis caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 and we are trying to revitalize our country by introducing new reforms and changes. To facilitate these efforts, it is an urgent issue to produce highly capable human resources at universities. The law faculties are trying to change human resources with leading innovation capacity in the field of law.
By governmental agreement, China, Korea and Japan launched the “CAMPUS Asia” program. We at Nagoya University commenced the program as a part of “CAMPUS Asia” called “Training Human Resources for the Development of an Epistemic Community in Law and Political Science to Promote the Formation of a “jus commune” in East Asia” in cooperation with, in China, Renmin University of China, Tsinghua University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University; and in Korea, Sungkyunkwan University and Seoul National University. Our goal is to produce “knowledge people with courage” who can think freely and creatively, and are ready to take up all sorts of challenges. These “global human resources” are expected to be active globally with a good command of foreign languages in the fields of law and political science.
The international summer seminar 2012 was organized as part of the program. We also invited students from the University of Seoul and Tamasaat University (Thailand) in addition to partner universities in the program. Recently, Nagoya University was selected to implement a program similar to “CAMPUS Asia” between Japanese and ASEAN universities. The new program called “Training a New Generation of Leaders in International Cooperation for the Development of the ASEAN Region” aims to foster global leaders in international cooperation who will be able to understand the relationships between economic and social development and business initiatives, and with good knowledge of the economics, laws, political science, society and culture of the ASEAN region. Under this program, an academic consortium is formed, consisting of Nagoya University and ASEAN partner universities, such as Chularonkon University (Thailand), Singapore National University, University of the Philippines Los Baños,
- 3 - Gajah Mada University (Indonesia), Hanoi Law University (Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh City Law University (Vietnam), and the Royal University of Law and Economics (Cambodia).
ASEAN countries have cooperated closely with China, Korea and Japan, and the development of East Asian regional cooperation has been initiated by the forum of “ASEAN Plus Three.” To promote dialogue among ASEAN Plus Three, it is highly important to produce human resources who can understand the associated laws, economics, society, history and culture. I believe that we can contribute to East Asian regional cooperation through the collaboration of these two programs and I expect that the summer seminar to be held next fiscal year will be more attractive and beneficial.
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Prof. SADAKATA Mamoru Dean, School of Law, Nagoya University
A total of 23 students are participating in Campus Asia Program Summer Seminar 2012: from China - Renmin University of China, Tsinghua University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University; from the Republic of Korea - Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul National University, and University of Seoul; and from Thailand - Thammasat University. We warmly welcome all of you.
We are hoping that you will play an important role as new leaders in Asia in the future because, in the context of the recent trend of globalization in international society, Asia is the most active region in the world in terms of political and economic development. The East Asian Summit has consisted of the 10 ASEAN countries, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, and also India and New Zealand since its launch in 2005, and from last year, Russia and the United States of America have been added as official members. It is obvious that East Asia is not only a geographic dimension anymore but also a wider concept, a center of the world’s politics and economy.
Asian leaders in the next generation will be required to contribute to the large scale cross-border scale development of the Asian region as a whole. The objectives of this summer seminar are to build up an “epistemic community” and “personal networks” through the study of Asian law and politics, enhancing mutual understanding of each culture and with participants experiencing living in Japan. We believe that these activities will foster human resources that can lead the 21st century, which has been called the “Asian century”.
During this summer seminar, we are preparing two lectures: “International Relations in East Asia” and “Introduction to Japanese Law and Society”. The practical training program will show you the actual activities of Japanese legal experts by visiting the legal divisions of companies, courts and bar associations. Furthermore, staying with a Japanese family will allow you to directly experience Japanese culture and traditions. We hope that you will increase your knowledge of law and politics, have new experiences, and make good friends by taking part in the various activities in this summer seminar.
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- 6 - Chapter 1 Self-introduction
1-1. International Students
Byun Youn Sub
Hi, my name is Youn Sub Byun. I’m a junior student and my major is law. I’m a student at the university of Seoul, and I’m Korean. I’m very happy that I attended the International Summer Seminar. The reason why I attended this program was because I think it would be good chance to go abroad, seince I wanted to go abroad someday, although I didn’t have any chances. Another reason is that I was interested in Japan. If I wasn’t interested in Japan, maybe I would have hesitated to attend this program But because I was interested, there was no reason to hesitate. Thinking back about ISS back, I think I learned many things in this program. I made many friends here. Because we are all foreigners to each other, I learned how to communicate with foreigners. ISS also made me think about Asia. Before the ISS, I have not thought about Asia very much. My sight was narrow. But through ISS, I had some time to think about Asia and how we can be good neighbor to each other. It was a precious time to me and I cannot forget what I experienced in ISS. I miss you all and thank you for a great time.
You Jawon
Hello, my name is You Jaewon from Seoul University of Korea. I major in public administration. I don’t know whether everyone remember me, but I’m one of the residence members and I delivered a short speech at the completion ceremony on behalf of Seoul University. It was my first time to visit Japan, and also it is fist time to have a lecture in English with foreign friends. I’m so happy to share my first experience with yours and happy to meet you all. I can learn many things and I can get a great experience which is a unforgettable memory in my life. I miss you all and I hope to see you all again.
- 7 - Lee Mina
Hello, I’m Mina Lee from University of Seoul, Korea. I’m majoring in International Relations and 24 years old, senior now. I’m not sure what I should write about me, but I’ll try my best. Usually I read a book on free time. I like books especially history, fantasy or romance novel. Also, I like all kind of music, so I learned classical guitar and violin-cello. I’m very active girl, so I like sports too especially ping pong, badminton, basketball, and baseball. Not only sports but also traveling is my one of favorite activity on free time. Because of those things I like, I want to get a job kind of creative and exciting. Maybe those things are normal hobby, but I think I’m special because I have written some novels and performed some scores for guitar. I have gotten a good impression from Japan, so I’m really glad to meet Japanese friends in this summer.
Na Eojin
Hi! I'm Na Eojin (Amy) from Seoul, Korea. ISS in Nagoya University was once-in-a-life-time chance for me! I used to be stuck in my own major, Economics, but ISS lectures helped me to broaden my perspectives onto legal studies and political science in the East Asia. I could specify my dream to become a diplomat thanks to ISS programs. Plus, SOLV! Thank you so much! I could have genuine Japanese culture experience with SOLV programs. I cannot imagine any better volunteering club! Hopefully, i wish all the ISS members work hard and make dreams come true! Love you so much.
- 8 - Bae Seu Ryung
I am Bae Seu Ryung of Sungyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea. I am a senior student of the department of law and I aim to go to law school next year. I became interested in the Japanese law through a copyright law course at school. I learned that Korean law shares many similarities with Japanese law by studying copyright law. After this course I would like to study Japanese law further and I hoped to do this while studying abroad. As a result, my interest in Japanese law led to applying to Nagoya University School of Law International Summer Seminar. It was a prestigious honor for me to join the great cause of exchange and cooperation of the East Asia. Based on this valuable experience, I hope to make my contribution to the peace and development of the East Asia in the future.
Jeung Soo Seung
Hello, I am Jeung Soo Seung from Sungkyunkwan University in Korea. I am a senior in law department and I am planning to go to law school and become a lawyer regarding financial law. I went to Japan as a member of ‘Campus Asia Project’ from August 5th to 30th, 2012. The days in Nagoya were amazing. It was one of the most precious memories in my lifetime. I made many friends from different countries, and I experienced Japanese culture. And most importantly, I had a chance to think about Asian unification and the future of Asian integration. I am thankful to Nagoya University that supported us in all way, to professors and all the faculty members, and to Japanese Government that sponsored this program. I will never forget it and I will repay the kindness of you all in the near future. Thank you so much!!
Lee Jungin
My name is Jung-in Lee. I’m fourth grade student of SKKU, majoring in Law. Since I’ve been studying Japanese for 2 years, I wanted to test my Japanese in Japan, and also wanted to study more about Japan. Therefore, I applied for the Campus Asia program. And this summer, I have participated this ISS program as a pre-entry course participant of Campus Asia Program.
- 9 - Jeon Mingi
Hello, everyone. My name is Min-gi Jeon. You are called Min gi. I come from South of Korea. I attended this summer seminar on behalf of the Seoul National University. I’m studying law and junior in college. I live in Seoul, capital of South Korea. I’m very honored to meet smart students in Nagoya university. Because I’m interested in Japanese law, I volunteer to this seminar. If you come to Korea, keep in touch with me. My e-mail address is ‘[email protected]’. I will introduce Korean culture to you and buy traditional food. I would like to thank Solv members for preparing this event.
Kim Seung-min
I am from Seoul, Korea. I am a student of Sungkyunkwan university law school. I am in the first grade. I am 27 years old. The reason I applied to the Campus Asia program is I have been very interested in Japanese law and society. I began to learn Japanese last year and after the entrance of law school, I heard that a student exchanging program that is called Campus Asia has just started. So I applied to the program and I could get a chance to study in Nagoya, Japan. I am going to continue learning Japanese. I want to become a lawyer who is an expert in Japanese law. After the bar exam, I want to work in a company which is relevant to the trade with Japan. I also want to study Japanese law more, especially commercial law in a Japanese university.
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Park Jieun
My name is Jieun Park. I am a Ph.D student, majoring in Chinese modern and contemporary history and culture in Academy of East Asian Studies, Sungkyunkwan University. Though my institute is mainly focused on East Asian region, Japan and Japanese culture seemed unfamiliar with me. Meanwhile, many leading Japanese scholars researching on Chinese modern and contemporary history and culture could not be neglected, some materials written in Japanese are very crucial. Therefore, during this program I wanted to learn Japanese culture comparing to other East Asian nations as well as Japanese language. I honestly say, three weeks were not enough for understanding certain culture or language completely. However, this opportunity including lectures, research visits, and individual research as a whole made me think of Japanese culture multi-dimensionally. In addition, I strongly believe that to understand other culture in direct way is the cornerstone of building a mutual reconciliation.
Hyun Dongyeop
My name is Hyun, Dongyeop and English name is Sunny. I majored Law in Seoul National University and I am studying now in Sungkyunkwan University Law School to be a lawyer. I had studied in Kyushu University for 1 year. That is why I took part in Nagoya International Summer Seminar. As you know, I really love climbing mountain, so I climbed mountain Fuji during Summer Seminar. Moreover, I seriously like drinking Japanese Draft Beer, such as Kirin Ichiban sibori, and Asahi Super Dry. I cannot forget the Nagoya’s night with Beer. Through this seminar, I reconsidered the importance of the East-Asia Union. I hope that we will do the importance role of unification in the future.
Im Hyojun
Hello, everyone! My name is Im Hyo Jun. I’m 24 years old and first grader of Seoul National University Law School in Korea. I like watching movie and writing papers. There are 2 reasons for participating in International University. First is that I have hoped to study abroad with other countries’ students for long time. And second is that
- 11 - many parts of Korean law accept or refer to Japanese law. So I’m very glad to join this program that I can learn, experience, and exchange many external things. I want to keep contact with other foreign participants each other
Chen Yuning
My name is Chen Yuning(陈宇宁), a junior student from Renmin University of China. Asian Campus summer seminar started from August 5th. Students from four Asian Countries, China, Japan, Korea and Thailand got together at Nagoya University and started to communicate and cooperate with each other. During the three-week time, we received two lectures, went to Aisin Company, Nagoya District Court, Aichi Bar Association and Gifu Prison. During this process, we not only acquired knowledge about the Japanese legal system, but also had a better understanding of the Japanese culture and society.
Zhao Shanshan
Zhao Shanshan, Shannon, junior student from School of Law in Renmin University. I like both Chinese traditional cultural and international communication. Thanks to this summer school in Nagoya, I enjoyed and learned a lot from here.
Xie Piao
I am XiePiao, a graduate student from Renmin University of China, school of law. My major is civil law. I come from Hunan province which is in the southern part of China. I have ever been the president of the student union of law school and tried to gain communicating skills and creative ability from such an experience. I feel honored to be invited to Nagoya University. This is my second time to be in Japan. In the summer of 2010, I spent two weeks in Tokyo and Kyoto. Those two weeks were a short period of time, but Japan still gave me a deep impression. I can remember the braille alphabet in elevator, the emergency button in bathroom, the smiling face on people’s face when I asked them about the direction. Japanese people enjoy a high level of living convenience and human rights. Everyone can have a safe life in Japan no matter you are rich or poor, healthy or disable. During last visit in Japan, I went to several universities including Ritsumeikan University, Hitotsubashi University, Waseda University, Aoyama Gakuin University.
- 12 - Since I stayed in each university for very short time, I can hardly make friends with students there. I didn’t have chance to have a deep talk with ordinary Japanese neither. Fortunately, I got the opportunity to come to Japan again and stayed in Nagoya for 3 weeks.
Zhang Jiayue
I’m Zhangjiayue, a junior student from Shanghai JiaoTong University. It’s really fantastic for me to have such an opportunity to meet with so many foreign students. Regardless of diverse opinions and religion, we do communicate with each other readily both in academic and entertain mental aspect. I will cherish the experience in Japan as well as those life-last friendship.
Zhan Zexuan
My Chinese name is 詹泽璇（Zhan Zexuan）. My English name is Jane. I come from Guangdong Province, which is located in the south China. I am a second grade postgraduate from Renmin University of China. My major is comparative law. I love learning international law
Yin Mengqui
My name is Yin Mengqiu. I’m from Law School of Renmin University of China and I’m a first-year master candidate. My major is Constitutional and Administrative Law. I have been looking forward to
- 13 - coming to Japan for a long time because our legal education has been strongly influenced by legal research in Japan. My professor in administrative law had studied in Japan for 8 years and he taught us Japanese laws, using textbooks written by Japanese professors. The legal system of Japan is more advanced than China and there is lot we can learn from it. So I really appreciate this opportunity. I really like Japanese comics! 名探偵コナン is one that has witnessed my teenager period. Now I am going to finish my student life but the characters in the comic are still primary school kids! I hate 青山剛昌！Sadly I didn’t have chance to talk with you about that but I believe we will have chance!
Yu Shengkai
As a master majoring in business law, I feel it truly lucky and honored to be invited to this seminar, thanks for the University of Nagoya. I had amazing 21 days in Japan. Born and educated in Shanghai, the city with an inclusive culture, I was always taught to be open-minded and kind to other people. In the case of Japan, it not only shares the traditional culture with China, but also exported modern legal regime and knowledge to China. So, legal/social study and anime have become my interest. (Oh, also soccer and computer games). PS: I’d be definitely happy if someone can teach me new recipe.
Chantaveesarp Thanatporn
My name is Thanatporn Chantaveesarp. I participated at Nagoya University on behalf of Thammasat University, Thailand. I am currently a junior studying political science and majoring in international relations. Having a chance to participate in international summer seminar at Nagoya University was a great opportunity for me to learn and understand more about Japanese law, politics and society. Apart from
- 14 - academic experience, it was also a good chance to learn and exchange information and opinion with other participants which also honed my attitude as well.
Basnyat Ayushma
A junior studying at Thammasat University in Bangkok, but a Nepali by birth and sentiment, coming to Japan was one of the best experiences of my life. Being a Politics and an international Relations Major that I am, getting to know more closely about the Japanese politics, culture and also the legal system was an experience and opportunity that I am forever grateful for having.
- 15 - 1-2. Japanese Students from SOLV (School Of Law Volunteers)
Minsaki Sakai
I had a great time and learned many things through ISS. When we showed some Japanese cultures, foreign students showed us some differences from their own cultures. ISS was a good chance to know much more about each other. Someday I would like to visit ISS members' countries and to see them again.
Hidetosi Matuzaki
ISS program gave me a lot of impressive memories for me. Some programs gave us a good chance to tell foreign students what is the Japanese culture. On the other hand, some programs let us know the cultural differences. The most important thing, I think, is that we can make a good friendship with each other despite recent difficult circumstances. I feel sure that these friendships contribute to peace and prosperity in Asia.
Minako Morishita
I am so happy to share the time with ISS members. ISS members taught me a lot of things, for example, languages, cultural differences, their lifestyles, and so on. The time with them are always impressive and amazing. What is more, making friends from foreign countries is most precious for me. By experiencing this program, I think we will be able to achieve the real cooperation among Asian countries and develop a lasting relationship between Asia. Thank you for arranging this program and everything.
Kaho Nishio
I'm really glad to be able to cooperate in this program, because I was able to communicate with a lot of students of ISS program. I can enjoy along with the students to participate in a variety of planning, so we have lots of time for communication with students of ISS. I talked about food culture and school life, dreams for the future, and love… various things. So I was able to extend the field of view by knowing foreign cultures and ways of thinking. I spent quality time in this summer vacation. Thanks.
- 16 - Shoji Ogiso
There is no doubt that in order to get along in the global community, it is necessary to be good at a foreign language. However, I realized that it is even more important to make an effort to know about our own country.
Shiori Yamaguchi
I enjoyed making friends and learning various cultures during this summer program. There were many events which could communicate with them. Especially, cultural introduction party was really fun! I wanna keep in touch with friends of ISS program
Yuka Imura
I enjoyed this program. I made a plan of culture presentation. I can make friends with a lot of students. I experienced a wonderful summer vacation. Thank you!!
Hironori Otsubo
Hironori Otsubo, I am a senior student of Nagoya university school of law. My brief comments on this summer seminar are as follows. This seminar improved my ability for academic research. During this seminar, we often exchanged our opinions about political and economical topics with 4 countries students. This experience made me consider some political topics from other points of view. Second, I enjoyed many activities, for example making Japanese food, joining traditional festival in Tokoname and singing songs. These experiences contributed to relationship building. Not only activities in campus but going out campus are very important for us to organize this seminar. In conclusion, I am satisfied with this seminar. I hope more and more students will take part in summer seminar next year.
- 17 - Chapter 2 Seminar Schedule
- 18 - Chapter 3 Reports by International Students and Japanese Students
3-1. Lecture
1) LectureⅠ International Relations in East Asia
Bae Soo Seung
The aim of this lecture was to introduce and analyze the international relations of East Asia. Professor Lee explained the overall situation of East Asia, the history of diplomacy, war, and economic relations of the region. During this lecture I could realize that East Asia is one of the most dynamic regions in world politics. During the Cold War, East Asia witnessed intense competition and conflict between the superpowers and among the states in the region. In the post-Cold War era, the region has been an engine of the global economy while undergoing a major shift in the balance of power whose trajectory and outcome remain uncertain. This course examined the sources of conflict and cooperation in both periods, assessing competing explanations for key events in East Asia’s international relations. Also, by explaining the dynamic changes in the East Asian regional order, this course tries to understand the region-wide changes in economic and security relations and changing natures of key actors in the region. These topics were addressed through presentations, interactive discussions and group activities. In the last day of the lecture, the all of the students had to deliver a presentation about the international relations of East Asia. This process provided an in-depth understanding of different points of views about the international relations of East Asia that different countries hold, and we had a discussion about these differences. Korean, Chinese, and Japanese students had different thought on the international relations of East Asia and we had the opportunity to understand each other’s’ views. This lecture offered me a satisfying intellectual experience because always enjoy hearing the thoughts of students in other countries on the subject.
Byun Youn Sub
Before taking courses, I was wondering whether I can follow what is said by the professor. I didn’t have any knowledge about international relations. Of course, I wanted to learn IR someday but I became nervous anyway. After taking the first class, I became relieved because the professor was Korean. I thought that if I really didn’t
- 19 - understand anything, I could ask him in Korean. That thought made me relaxed, even though other people may think that it is weird. To me, the class was a little bit intense. In Korea, the duration of each class is 50 minutes and with a break of 10 minutes, but this class lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes. I heard that it is the Japanese style later. I was impressed during the class that historical events are very important. It was a little difficult for me because I didn’t study world history very much. I heard it is a general method of studying IR later, from a student who majors in IR at my school. Classes were very interesting. We surveyed each country’s past and present. Sometimes we asked some questions. Questions were sharp and someone may have felt uncomfortable, but it is a good attitude to think about things critically. We also had to do a presentation. The professor wanted us to study specific events and do a presentation about it. I asked a student who majors in IR to help me. She taught me how to approach IR and gave me some advice. Because of this, I could present quite well. I am really grateful for her help. Finally, we had test. Actually it was not harder than I expected. It is a good method to check how much we understand what we learned. Still I am not sure what my grade would be. It was nice chance to learn IR, since it was an introductory class. Sometimes it was hard to understand, but generally, the class was not that hard. It would be basis of understanding IR, and if I have a chance to study further IR, this experience would help me someday. It was a short, but very meaningful time to me.
Chen Yuning
In the first week, students were given a lecture, named as Relations in East Asia. Professor LEE from Kyushu University delivered a lecture about the International Relations in East Asia. In the lecture, professor introduced the history of international relations in East Asia, illustrated present condition of the same region, discussed problems and opportunities in the same area, and finally offered opportunities for the students to present our own opinions. From my viewpoint, East Asia is rich in bright future. Historically, this region is the area where the civilization appears in human beings’ history. Economically, East Asia ranks the third, following Europe and North America. Politically, East Asia is facing conflicts and crisis. Hence, how to maintain the peace and prosperity is the responsibility of everyone who lives in East Asia. To my knowledge, East Asians share cultural similarities, which is the base for all
- 20 - the residents to have a further understanding and acceptance between each other. Hence, the understanding between each other should be transferred to the trust among all of us. To reach this goal, I believe we should promote cultural exchange among the youth, which will of course enhance the friendship between us. At the same time, there is huge space for us to conduct economical cooperation, for the reason that we have complementarity in the economical field. Through economical cooperation, every country will gain the opportunity to share the prosperity in the region. Last but not least, we should come up with ideas to solve the conflicts and problems between us, which is a huge barrier for the regional cooperation in the future. There are many crises in East Asia, including the historical issues, conflicts of territory among several countries, the cultural classification, so on and so forth. How to solve these serious problems should be considered by the young generation. I firmly hold, without stability in the region, any effort to boost the development will be in vain from a long-term perspective. I am really fortunate to have such a wonderful opportunity to take the course delivered by a foreign professor through a distinctive angle. Meanwhile, it is valuable to communicate and discuss issues with students in the same region. I believe, the experience of studying in Japan will enable me to have a clearer understanding about any issue in the future. And I sincerely hope that East Asia can enjoy peace and prosperity forever!
Zhang Jiayue
There were many flashpoints in this summer seminar, including the visit to the court and the bar association, the culture exchange party, and the fireworks festival, and so on, while what made me most impressed was the first lecture which concerned contemporary international relationships. This was because this seminar was consisted of students from four different countries, and it’s acknowledged that the East-Asian region is getting more and more powerful. It now plays a very important role and has a voice in the world. So we, East-Asians, must attach more importance to the security and political problem. The professor’s lecture concerned the relationships between China, Japan and Korea, both from historical reason and economical sake. Of course, it did not neglect the potential power of the U.S.; for its own sake, the U.S. exerts much influence on the East-Asian region. To prevent China’s raising, it makes up the China Threat Theory. The professor seems to think it reasonable that a rising China will seek hegemony and
- 21 - threaten other neighboring countries, even in the form of arms. This is really a misunderstanding, so I want to shatter the rumors and reconstruct the real image of Chinese. Actually, the threat to world peace does not lie in China, but rather in those who have fabricated this 'China threat theory’. We, Chinese People, are a peace-loving nation and we will never seek hegemony. Rising China won’t threat neighboring countries. The Pentagon report estimated that the Chinese annual military spending was as high as US$65 billion. The U.S. thinks China's rise has already posed a challenge to the traditional international order and made them upset. Similarly, Japan's defense white paper pointed out that the modernization of China's naval and air forces will make the sphere of influence grow beyond its neighboring waters. The repeated occurrence of such remarks lies in the reason that western countries are afraid that China will challenge the existing international status when it becomes strong. The western countries hope to restrict the rise of China by means of the "China threat theory." Actually, China's defense budget is about 1/19 of the United States' and half of Japan's. And Japan has also exaggerated "threats" from China. China’s modernization on defense systems and armed forces is merely for the purpose of safeguarding national sovereignty, territorial integrity and, ensuring smooth economic and social development. The "China threat theory" has become a preferred tool in the domestic politics of some countries. Whenever some countries suffer from domestic political issues, they often take the "China threat theory" as shields. For example, a strategy used in the presidential election and ect. As mentioned above, though there were some disagreements, I think China will not hesitate to continue sticking to the policy of building friendships and partnerships with neighboring countries as well as adhering to the path of peaceful development. Only through promoting and intensifying international cooperation, can all the countries achieve peace and prosperity. And maybe this is also the meaning where Asia Campus lies.
- 22 - 2) LectureⅡ Introduction to Law and Society of Japan
Jeung Soo Seung
From August 20th to 23rd, there was a lecture regarding “Japanese Legal System”. Before the class started, I was worried about the lecture, because although I am majoring in law, I did not have much information about Japanese legal system. However, it was not that hard for me to follow the lectures because there are many similarities between Korean legal system and Japanese one. In the first day, professors gave us some basic information about Japanese legal system and some tips to be a good lawyer. Professor Ogawa, who is a lawyer, said that “Lawyers should always know what their clients really want.” He said that clients seldom say ‘what they really want’ to lawyers, so lawyers should always care about the clients’ intention. This was very impressive to me. Through the lecture, professors want students to participate in the lecture and make a presentation about the legal system in each country. Three presentations were held by students of Korea, China, Thailand, and Malaysia. Professors gave us many topics to present, such as ‘how laws are made in each country’, ‘how to find legal information to study about law’, and ‘how to become a lawyer, prosecutor, or judge in each country’. We also dealt with the Court Seating and we went to the moot court in the university. It was a bit tough to prepare a presentation in a short time, but it was a good chance to know about the Korean legal system and other countries’ legal system. There were some similarities and many differences among each country’s legal systems. It was interesting to talk and know about it together. Another thing I felt during the lecture is that I need to study more about law. In team Korea, the 3 presenters were all law-school students. They knew a lot about the Korean law and legal system. I found out that what I know is very little. Thus I promised myself to study hard when I go to law school in the future.
Park Jieun
The second lecture, “Introduction to law and society in Japan”, was mainly designed to compare institution of law among nations where students of ISS came from. It was an interesting experience when we recognize how the institution of law is derived from different social backgrounds. Professor Yoshiharu Matsuura made students get ready to exchange a legal system of each country, asking why it is so different from other
- 23 - countries or why it is so similar to other countries. Honestly, the professor was very passionate to draw the students’ attentions in an active manner, but it was quite difficult for me to follow since I do not major in law. The most impressive moment of this class was what a Chinese student, Yin Meng Qiu from Renmin University, gave a small speech about the special legal system of China. She tried to remove the prejudice against China in terms of incomprehensibility in the view of liberal countries. The Chinese legal system, I think, become more understandable by her effort. I think it showed that communication is the best way to mutual understanding.
Xie Piao
I am Xie Piao, a student from Renmin University of China, Law School. During the 3rd week in Nagoya, Prof. Yoshiharu Matsuura and Mr. Akitsuyu Ogawa gave us a vivid introduction to law and society in Japan. These two teachers have backgrounds of overseas study in USA and UK so they pay more attention on leading us to think on ourselves and express our own ideas. We learned knowledge not only from teachers but also from classmates. In each day’s study, we spent the morning listening to teachers and the afternoon discussing and doing presentation of our own countries. Together with Japanese students, there were students from South Korea, China, Thailand and Malaysia. I never imagined that I could gain so much information of so many countries in such a short time. Thanks to the special course that provided by law school. We talked about several topics including legislation, courts, judiciary and other things which are related to law and society. As a Chinese, especially a law school students, I should admit that we really can learn lots of advanced experiences from our neighbors in terms of the rule of law. For example, the design of courts, especially criminal courts can be improved so that the suspect and his defender can feel they are treated equally with the prosecutors. What’s more, enlightenment to me is that China needs a constitutional court. Since both the society and legal system are getting more and more complicated, there will be more and more conflicts in society and between different law, regulation or legal document. There will even be violations to the constitution which decided the basic concept and spirit of a country. I am looking forward to seeing constitutional court built in China.
- 24 - Yin Mengqiu
I am Yin Mengqiu from Renmin University of China. I’m a law student in my first year of postgraduate study. The lecture Law and Society in Japan given by Professor Matsuura was very beneficial and impressive. The way Professor Matsuura gave the lecture was quite American style. He encouraged questions and discussion. Usually he would give a short speech on a certain topic first, mainly based on the situation in Japan. Then he raised questions and asked the students to do research under the topic. Students had to give answers to the questions after giving an introduction to the situation in their own country. This teaching style is quite helpful to comparative research. For me, the best thing is that I can not only know the legal system in other countries but also know how the law students in other countries view the situation in their own countries as well as China. Generally speaking, countries in eastern Asia share lots of similarities in history and culture. So even we are now heading to modernization in different ways, we can still share our experience, especially when China is experiencing some setbacks Japan and Korea had decades ago. One thing we have to pay attention is the cost of modernization. Professor Matsuura specially mentioned the environment crises in late 19th century in Japan, which killed many people just in the period of economical surging. China is doing very well in economy now and we have environment problem, too. However, these environment problems don’t catch enough attention partly because so far there is no serious environment disaster as the Minamata disease happened in Japan, Chinese government is reluctant to protect the environment at the cost of slowing down the economical development. Although in China economical development is a big issue and it means a lot to Chinese government, we still have to work out the problem and be well prepared to answer the question: what is the biggest cost on the welfare of people we can pay for modernization? We don’t want China to be another Japan on the issue. Another thing that impressed me is the way foreign students view China. At first we are worried that the situation in China may be incomprehensible to other students. But it turned out that students are quite rational when talking about China issues. One of the Korea students told me that actually in most Asian countries, the economy develops fast in non-democratic period. The development of politics needs time. That is exactly what is like in current China. But still their impression on China is highly influenced by foreign media, some of which are reporting the truth and others have strong political bias. In this sense, the international publicity is very unfavorable to China especially
- 25 - our ruling party is bearing bad reputation in international society. We have to carry out political reform and develop the overall national strength further to change the situation. Anyway all countries have their own problems. All the college students bear the mission to help their people live in a better way. Through such kind of international seminar we can have a better understanding of our domestic problem and see clearly what we have to do to solve the problems. I would like to thank Professor Matsuura for his wonderful lecture and hope I could have another chance to learn from him!
3-2. Research Visit
1) Aishin Seiki Corporation
Lee Jungin
On first day of school, There were an opening ceremony and a brief orientation at the CALE Forum. The orientation was mainly about the ISS main program schedule and university facilities. After orientation session, We've visited AISIN seiki, the local manufacturing
- 26 - company. There were 2 observation visit. One was visiting factory which makes a braking module of automobile, and the other one was touring AISIN com-center. Every session was proceed in Japanese and translated in English. After 2 visiting sessions, there were a presentation from a staff who works at law department of AISIN. We could get very specific and essential information like organization of law department, role of law department in company through the presentation.
2) Court, Aichi Bar Association
Jeon Mingi, Im Hyojun
On August 13th, we visited the Nagoya District Court. In the beginning, we heard explanations about the Japanese court design and trial system. The “saibanin system” that was introduced recently and a big monitor hanging on the wall which showed expanded evidences and electronic data had caught my interest. Some students took pictures wearing clothes of a judge or prosecutor. After lunch, we watched an actual trial. Most students watched a criminal case, and I could see the procedure of the questioning of the accused. It was very surprising that there were many general audiences besides us. We've also learned a lot by visiting the Aichi Bar Association. Especially because controversies of law schools are becoming a problem in Korea, Korean students focused on learning the lawyer market in Japan. Three lawyers explained various issues. Above all, we could listen in detail the advantages and disadvantages of the introduction of the Law School. An advantage is that people who have studied in various fields can enter the legal profession. However, a disadvantage is that because an attorney is discharged by 3,000 in a year, the unemployment of attorneys is becoming a social issue. The visit to the Nagoya District Court and the Aichi Bar Association was very enjoyable and informative.
Hidetosi Matsuzaki
September 13th, we went to the Nagoya district court and the Aichi bar association. Before arriving at the court, some Korean students and Japanese students talked about the soccer game plated previous night. Actually, during ISS Olympic was also held so sometime we could enjoy talking about sports.
- 27 - At the court, we got lectured Japanese trial system, lay judge system also. We got only Japanese lecture, but Ms. Kim and Mr. Udagawa could speak Korean and Chinese, and Ms. Kawashima and some SOLV. Students could speak English so every student maybe understood the Japanese legal system. Needless to say, if ISS program continues, the host has to prepare the English materials. After the lecture, we could enter the court. Some foreign students were interested in some machines. Others were excited in sitting seats, for prosecutors, accused person, and attorneys. After seeing the court, we went to the Aichi bar association, and got lectured about Japanese judicial system, and some current problems about Japanese legal system. I think foreign students could understand problems easily. After the lecture, attorneys asked foreign students to explain the system of their countries. The main purpose of ISS program is to make jus commune, we got a good opportunity to understand the legal system of each counties. It was very interesting. After visiting Aichi bar association, students went to see the trial. That day was in the holiday season, called Obon so there were few trials. Some students saw the case of bodily injury, others saw the drug. Many students couldn’t understand Japanese, but they could know the atmosphere of Japanese trials.
3) Gifu Prison
You Jawon
In Korea, we don't have many chances of visiting a prison except from some law student. Because it is so, I looked forward to going to the prison a lot. Of course, I was also nervous to go there, especially because Gifu prison is for prisoners convicted for heavier crimes. Prior to going, I thought that a prison is dark and the atmosphere is tense. I could not exactly make out the atmosphere, but actually the interior was not very dark and even sunlight could enter. The guards were not armed like drama such as prison break. Through this program, I could see the interrogation room, dining room, bath-room, factory, playground, and the bed room of prisoners, following a prison officer. The most memorable thing there was walking through the factory because there weren’t any barriers between us and the prisoners. I was very nervous and I could only look around that place just at a glance. Visiting the prison was a great time for me. I appreciate the opportunity
- 28 - Guo Baoyun
Between the days of the first lecture and the second one, we went to the Gifu Prison, which located in the Gifu Province and locks up felons in Middle Japan. After getting off the bus, we all were surprised by the beautiful scenery and comfortable atmosphere around the prison. Actually, it is quite different from what we thought before. Most of us imagined that prison was such a tough place that all the prisoners suffered violent treatment and lived a hard life there. However, a modern prison is not like this. The theme of a modern prison is to help prisoners to rebuild their soul by the way of teaching them survival skills. Moreover, the budget from government is very limited so that all the prisoners must take part in the factory to support the cost of prison. From my point of view, the prison in Japan is in order and humane. Compared with the Prison in Hong Kong, which I visited in July, the felons in Japan own the freedom that only light guilty persons can enjoy in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the prison guards in Japan are less than Hong Kong, reflecting that prisoners in Japan can better follow the rules. But I think the shortages also can’t be ignored. To respect religions, the Prison should offer different kinds of food for prisoners, such as vegetarians and Muslim. And to strengthen the competitive strength of prisoners, it’s wise to allow them taking exams to get certificates while in prison. I think Japanese prison can improve more in these fields. In the end, the visit of Gifu Prison is so enlightening for the management of Prison in the mainland of China.
Na Eojin
Gifu Prison is located in Gifu Prefecture near Aichi Prefecture, where Nagoya is located. The prison is basically built for the purpose of correcting criminals. What’s interesting was that this prison was devised to keep Class B prisoners, those who committed repeated crimes and were sentenced to imprisonment for over 10 years. The facility consists not only of inmate chambers but also of a gym, class room and factories. Before we visited the correction facility, all ISS students were required to veil their bodies in order not to excite the inmates. After arriving at the prison, the head of the facility gave us a general introduction of Gifu Prison. I was told that the prison officers always treated inmates not merely as inmates but also as their friends who are worth being respected. Such a humanitarian approach was quite impressive. After the short lecture, ISS students went around the Gifu Prison with the guide of
- 29 - prison officers. We saw factories for correction purpose and walked inside inmates chambers. This was a very rare experience for me as I have never visited any prison even in my home country, Korea. I was as extremely valuable time as I could learn the Japanese spirits in running prisons.
3-3. Cultural Exchange
Chantaveesarp Thanatporn
The cultural exchange has met my expectation in learning the cultures of other countries in a friendly atmosphere. Talking with others, I found out that there were still some myths and constructed perceptions among us. Therefore, it was a very good opportunity to exchange opinions and information with the cordial natives. The afternoon session started with the presentations of our countries, so we were able to know basic backgrounds about others. Some countries and their cultures were not what we were familiar with, but it was a good chance to get to know and understand various diversities among us. The following session was cooking, where we could share our foods in the cultural party exchange in the evening. I would love to say thank you to my Japanese friends from SOLV who came to help me cook again. I have learnt a lot from going to buy ingredients and cooking. I have learnt that prices of goods different greatly in Japan from my country, regardless of different costs of living. The prices of vegetables
- 30 - and fruits in Japan are quite expensive compared to other raw goods. And during the cultural exchange party in the evening, I have also learnt a lot about other cultures through food, drinks, and eating manners. I was very impressed that everyone put so much effort in cooking their national foods.
Lee Jungin
At afternoon event, students from 8 different countries have introduced their own country’s basic information, traditional costumes, foods and culture. even more, some students have presented some traditional dance and singing performance, which was very impressive. I, also, participated as a one of presenters of Korea, We gave presentations mainly about Korean traditional costumes and foods. To give a presentation, I had to know more about my country than other students, so I had to study more about my county. While giving that presentation, I felt like I became a representative of my country. It was a great event for me to be as a presenter and audience. After Culture Presentation event, every students gathered with their own country’s students and prepared their own country’s food for dinner. At evening buffet event, about 3 dishes were served on each country’s table. We, Korea, have prepared Topokki(떡볶이) and Ho-tteok(호떡). It made me feel great when people gave a praise about our foods, and also it was a nice opportunity for me to experience other country’s food culture. It was my first time to eat foods of Uzbekistan, Cambodia, and Mongolia. This whole cultural exchange event was a very precious opportunity for me to get more information about other countries and deepen my understandings about other countries and also, my own country.
- 31 - Yuka Imura
Students from the following announced the cultures of their own countries .Vietnam, Cambodia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, China, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan. They wore the traditional dresses of the country, and the Japanese wore a Yukata. They taught us their traditional dance, music, and food and we were able to communicate inter-culturally. A sense of unity developed between everybody. It was a good opportunity to make friends.
Mari Kuroyanagi
Outline: Main guests were foreign students, but Japanese students and professors also participated in the party. We Japanese students of the school of law held the big party for participants to communicate with each other. Foreign students made dishes of their countries, served at the party. We helped them to make the dishes. We asked Professor Aikyo to hold the toast.
Dishes; Mongolia: BUUZ, Potato salad Vietnam: チェーダウサン, チェーハッセンロンラン Cambodia: ガムガウスープ, フライドプオーク, プラエアーイ Uzbekistan: Tok oshi China: 麻婆豆腐, チンジャオロース, Wwxi Ribs, Stir-fried dishes of a tomato and an egg Korea: トッポギ, ホットク Thailand: Coconut curry, Noodle, Fruit yogurt Japan: Okonomiyaki, Warabimochi
Impression: I was very glad that foreign students enjoyed the party. I think that there is almost no opportunity for students of eight nations to come into contact with each other across the border. It had a good influence for almost all the students that have participated. On the other hand, since many troubles occurred during the cooking of foods, efforts are required so that the trouble may be reduced and welcome parties can be held smoothly from now on.
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3-4. Other Activities
１）Japanese Gohan Party
Kaho Murakami
In welcome party, we enjoyed eating Japanese dishes like rice, miso soup and nikujaga (Japanese-style beef and potato stew). Some ingredients in Japanese dishes were uncommon for international students, but they tried eating many of them, for example, umeboshi and natto. I was surprised that they said natto was delicious. And it was interesting for me to hear that some of Japanese dishes tasted similar to Korean dishes because ingredients were common. I thought miso soup was unique dishes in Japan, but they said there was very similar soup in Korea. Through eating and talking, we could not only learn about other cultures but also make friends with each other. We had very good time in this party.
Noriko Nakamura
We held Japanese foods party in university. Japanese students made Niku-jaga and miso soup. Niku-jaga is meat and potato stew. Having Niku-jaga, miso soup, rice and so on, students talked each other. Also, when Campus Asia students tried having natto and umeboshi, they looked very exciting. In this party, we said “Itadakimasu” before eating and “Gochisousama” after eating and we told the meanings of these greeting to international students. This event was very good chance to experience Japanese culture.
- 33 - ２）Sightseeing in OSU
Basnyat Ayushma
As we got out from the metro station out into the lap ofOSU, we were more than enthralled to find a place filled with so much Japaneseauthenticity. Right from the time we saw that Big Cat (that you so oftensee outside your typical Asian stores), all the participants excitement levelgot higher. We were excited at the prospect of getting to know a new place,explore the local culture, and all along enjoy the company of wonderfulJapanese and other foreign friends, not to forget that we were equally excitedto have the much awaited onomotari (?)- the Japanese dish. Going to OSU really helped us see a local side to Nagoyathat one can’t always find in this era of hig-rise domination. It was arefreshing and a welcome change.
Mariko Suwa
We made some groups including international students and Japanese students. Each group can enjoy in Oosu themself. We came up with an idea there are different nationality students in every groups as we can to deepen friendships between international students. Before we went to Oosu, we looked up some noted place on a map so that we can guide. On that day, we guide some noted place trying to comply with the wishes of international students. In this event, the exchanges between international students and Japanese students became very active. So, we think this is very beneficial event.
３）Planetarium
Mai Mizuno
On August 14, 2012, we went to a Nagoya city science museum. Nagoya city museum is famous for a planetarium and has many exhibitions about science. First, we watched a planetarium. In the planetarium, we tried to search where famous constellations were located in August and learned about a legend of the Star Festival. Everyone could feel as if they were watching a sky filled with stars. After that, we looked around exhibitions of science museum, such as a history and structure of airplanes. It was very interesting.
- 34 - Through this visit to Nagoya city science museum, international students could experience Japanese culture of observing stars in the sky. Moreover, they could promote mutual friendship with Japanese students.
Yukiko Suzuki
We went to Nagoya City Science Museum and AEON, a shopping mall. In Nagoya City Science Museum, we watch not only a science museum but the special exhibition “soratobunorimonoten” and a planetarium. The planetarium is the largest in the world. They were able to do the experience which they could do only in Nagoya. About 60 people participated in this event. Long-term foreign students also participated in it. So they could talk with Japanese and many other foreign students. They went to department stores by themselves but not went to the place where Japanese usually buy daily things for example food. It is important to go to the place of everyday life which does not appear in a sightseeing book. So we took them to AEON.
４）Tokoname Fireworks Festival
Lee Mina
In Korea, there is big fireworks festival too. However, that is so different from Japan’s one. Korea’s fireworks festival is held just one time per year. I heard that Japan’s fireworks festival is kind of tradition, so the history is long. Before going
- 35 - tokoname I had looked forward to see firework because of that I heard, so I was really happy to see that festival. Difference between Korea and Japan is not only fireworks but also festival. In Korea, we can see just fireworks. There is no festival with fireworks. So when the fireworks festival is held, that day, that place become for all couples not only youngsters but also seniors. I think that situation is not good, because if you don’t have girl or boyfriend, you cannot much enjoy the festival! But Japan’s one is for all peoples not only couples but also kids, families, or friends. I think festival should be like that. So I enjoyed a lot at festival. The best one which I was impressed was not only the size of fireworks but also pottery. There were so many beautiful potteries! That japan style potteries make me happy. Different from Korea, design, size or type of potteries were so variety. I bought some dishes and tea pot cheaply. In Tokoname festival, I felt much Japanese culture I think. That experience is my one of the best memory for me.
Ayana Kondou
We went to Tokoname ceramic ware festival on August 18th. About 15 International students and 20 Japanese students participated in this event. On that day, we went to Tokoname City in the evening. First, we saw food wagons and sold ceramic wares in groups. After that, we all gathered and saw fireworks. Fireworks are really beautiful. In this event, all participants were smiling. International students and Japanese members enjoyed talking with each other and felt atmosphere of a Japanese festival maybe. Although there are a bit of language barrier among us, we shared feelings and pleasures through this festival.
５）Discussion
Kim Seung-min
The discussion was held on August 20th and 21st. On the first day, we discussed our campus life. Japanese participants in our group were Otsubo, Ito, Murakami, Iwamoto, Ban, Sakai and Nishimoto. Korean participants were Byun, Im, and I. The Chinese participant was Yu. First, Japanese students told us their own campus life. Most of all, I
- 36 - was very interested in the curriculum of the school of law in Nagoya University. They can study what they want to know and they can freely listen to the lecture which they wish to listen to. There isn’t any mandatory lecture. Of course, they have to study very hard to get a good grade so the burden of learning law is not light. However, I thought the free curriculum can trigger the motive of studying law. Korean students said that the curriculum in the school of law and law school in Korea is very strict. Over 100 credits are required to graduate the college of law. Many students are failing in law school. China is the same as Korea. Yu said that studying law in Chinese universities is very difficult and the competition is very severe. We concluded that studying law is very hard anywhere, in any country. We also discussed the tuition fees, legal education system and political activities of university students in each country. We finally talked about our future dreams. The discussion continued for an hour. On the second day, more students participated in the discussion. The topic was also campus life. We talked about job hunting of a university student in each country. I got to know that Japanese students are trying very hard to get a good job. As a result, some of the Japanese participants in our group already got their jobs. Korean students said that getting a job in Korea is very difficult these days. We did the discussion nearly for an hour.
Lee Jungin
Actually, this English discussion was not the part of ISS program, but it was planned by SOLV members. It was quite impressive for me that students could voluntarily plan and arrange this kind of discussion program. Discussion was proceeded only in English. For 2 days, we’ve shared our thoughts about the differences between countries. We could talk about cultures, foods, fashions, and even history. Through the discussion, I could feel more comfortable with my foreign friends, since I could talk about differences, not about right or wrong. and It was also my first time to talk about the differences with foreign students. This discussion gave us an opportunity to think more about thoughts of foreign students. Since we all were just a student, not a politician or representative of each country, we could talk more frankly and freely about our own country. I think this kind of discussion program should be included as a part of main program.
- 37 - Hikari Ito
It was on Skype that we first arranged a meeting to ask what to discuss in the session. It was a good chance to get to know each other even though it was a short time. Japanese staff members settled down the theme of discussion based on this meeting. We were originally going to discuss unification and integration of Asian countries, but we had to change the plan because foreign students were busy doing their own study. I felt sorry because it did not work out as we planned. However, we talked about various kinds of things instead. Most of them were related to the difference between each country. Foreign students asked Japanese students simple questions, for example, why there are so many segregations of trash in Japan, how much the tuition is, etc. Personally I was surprised because some Korean students have demonstrated against high costs of tuition. As a result, their tuition was reduced. I felt that Japanese students hardly show opinions to the government. I don’t know whether it is good or not, but nothing is going to change unless we take some actions. Compared to other countries, I discovered something about Japan as well as about foreign countries through this discussion. I hope that other students could learn and discover something from this discussion. I know that now there are some problems, like territory, among Asian countries. I believe that different countries will take actions that are begun with a student activity like this to solve such problems that they have to solve. I am glad if this discussion we organized will contribute to it.
Hironori Otsubo
Discussion in the Campus Asia Program is a very great opportunity for me because in this program, we could exchange our opinions with each other regarding several topics of 4 countries: China, Korea, Thailand and Japan. We focused on a variety of topics, including territorial dispute, campus life and job-hunting. These candid discussions made me see these topics more objectively and understand the viewpoints of others, and the name of the state which I belong, was relative. I am very satisfied with this discussion and hope to continue this style of flunky exchange for the future.
- 38 - ６）Aquarium
Chantaveesarp Thanatporn
Going to an Aquarium is not what I often do. But even though I have a limited experience with aquariums; I still had a good time with others when we went to the Aquarium together. There were a lot to see in the aquarium and the atmosphere outside the aquarium was nice as well. Another interesting thing in the aquarium was how they manage the routes inside systematically so we can watch and learn animals respectively. There were not only the aquatic animals but also amphibians. I cannot understand Japanese, but I could still have a nice time at the aquarium with kind helps from my Japanese friends of SOLV. There is no doubt that the highlight of our trip to the aquarium was the dolphin show. It was a very impressive show of well-trained and tamed dolphins.
Sayaka Hibi
We went to the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium on August 22nd. The students from Mongolia, Cambodia, and Vietnam participated in this plan, and they seemed to have enjoyed the visit to the aquarium very much. Of course Japanese students enjoyed this plan too. It was a very wonderful day on that day. I think this plan is very significant for two reasons. First, some foreign students, especially whom came from land-locked countries don’t know much about sea animals. So watching the beautiful world in the water tank, they may be impressed and can expand their knowledge. Second, through this plan, foreign students and Japanese students could get along well with each other. For students who don’t have the courage to talk with foreigners, this plan may have been a good chance to step forward. As above, this plan had been very important for international exchange. I was glad to take part in this nice event.
７）Nagashi-somen Party
Shoji Ogiso
We, SOLV, held the nagashi somen party to introduce Japanese food culture. Nagashi
- 39 - somen is a style of fine white noodles served flowing in a small flume. SOLV members poured thin noodles into a bamboo cylinder from the top, and ISS students at the bottom caught and ate them. They enjoyed the somen very much. The party grew livelier every time they could catch the somen. The party was a great success because SOLV members and ISS students opened up to each other.
- 40 - Chapter 4 Independent Research
Lee mina
When the date 8/14, 15, I visited Kyoto. I’m interested in history, so I was looking forward to go Kyoto. At first, I went Sanjusangen-do temple. There is 1001 statue of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, and face of all of them is different from each other. I heard that I can find the face of someone who I’m missing from the statue of Buddhist, but I cannot find because there was dark and crowded. But the most impressing thing was the incense of the temple. The statue of Buddhist in there is made of retinispora. I really love the scent of rerinispora, so I want to stay there for a long time. And then, I went Heian Jingu which is one of the most beautiful shrine I guess. At first, I was surprised at the color of structure. And then I was really moved at the garden of Heian Jingu which is called 神苑. That garden was really beautiful and peaceful, so I stayed over 1hour in there. I could understand the power and prayer of the people who made Heian Jingu. After Heian Jingu, I went Gion district to take a dinner. I really wanted to meet geisha, but I couldn’t see her. However, even though there is no geisha that day, I was excited because there were many cute shops which sell Japan’s traditional things. Also I went Yasaka Shrine after dinner, and I met the night of Shrine. In there, I saw a mother and little daughter who pay their respect back of the main hall of temple. They were impressing to me because that is only in Japan I think. Fortunately, Shrine was not that crowd, so I could enjoy the temple a lot. The night of Shrine was quiet, peaceful and romantic. And the next day, I went Kingakuji, Nijojo, Kyoto gosho, Gingakuji, and Kiyomizudera. Actually I was little disappointed at the Kingakuji because there was too crowd and many merchants inside of the temple. But the garden of Nijojo, Gingakuji and Kiyomizudera were really beautiful, so I was moved by the past of Japan. I think that Japan can keep their international power because they love their history and tradition. I don’t want to compare but the difference between Korea and Japan is clear I think. In Korea, Many tourist visit Gyeongju which was capital of Silla dynasty by around 1000 years, but lots of old building’s conditions is quite bad. I learned from Japan a lot. In Kyoto, Almost every person I met knew about the structures in Kyoto not only tourist who has the map but also local residence who just live in Kyoto. I think that comes from their deep affections to their city. Through the staying in Japan, I knew that Japanese keep well their around not only
- 41 - nature or visible thing but also invisible thing. I thought that I should learn their think and behavior.
Kim Seung-min
I visited Yonezawa-city, in Yamagata-prefecture from August 18th to 19th. The purposes of the visit were first, historical research, and second, local research. I went there by Shinkansen. The distance from Nagoya to Yonezawa is over 500km, but it took only about five hours to get there. Yonezawa is a very small city with a population of ninety thousand inhabitants. It is famous for the Japanese traditional beef. The city is surrounded by mountains but the area inside the mountains is very wide and flat. A river which is called ‘Matsukawa’ flows across the city. In spring and autumn, many festivals are held in the riverside of Matsukawa. Yonezawa is a rural community with wide spreading rice field, but the residence is modernized. There were a lot of posters encouraging people to recover the Tohoku area. This area was seriously damaged by the Eastern Japan Earthquake. Uesugi Shrine is located in the center of the city. It is a shrine for Kenshin Uesugi, who was a very famous samurai in Japan. It is surrounded with a moat. Inside the shrine, there are flocks of birds, especially sparrows. A sparrow is illustrated in the crest of the Uesugi family. A statue of Kagekatsu Uesugi and Kanetsugu Naoe is also inside the shrine. Nearby, there is the Uesugi Museum. In this museum, there are remains of Yozan Uesghi who renovated Yonezawa in 18th century. There, I saw an introduction of the life of Sakae Wagatsuma, a civil law professor. He was born in Yonezawa, and is a very famous scholar not only in Japan but also in Korea. The
- 42 - cemetery of the Uesugi family is located in the western part of Yonezawa. It is a silent and peaceful place. There were many flowers in front of the tomb of Yozan Uesugi. The school of Technology of Yamagata University is located in the southern part of Yonezawa. In the campus, there is a building that was built in the Meiji period. It was very elegant but it was under reconstruction.
Na Eojin
As a part of independent research, I went on the track of history of Japan. I traveled around Kyoto where noble culture had flourished during the Edo Period. Kyoto has a number of historically valuable monuments. Among them, nothing can be compared with the beautiful nature of Arashiyama. Arashiyama is an area in northern Kyoto city. For a long time, due to its close distance to Kyoto and fantastic natural condition, it has served as a summer vacation spot for Japanese aristocrats. Arashiyama is especially famous for its beautiful bamboo forest (background of “Memory of Geisha”) and the splendid Arashiyama river. Since the village itself is surrounded by mountains, the climate is warm and visitors are amazed by the grandeur of the valley. Moreover, you can enjoy hundreds of things in Arashiyama. The village is traditionally famous for its tasty toufu dishes, especially its toufu ice cream was the best ice cream I have eaten in my life. It was a pinnacle of softness filled with full aroma of roasted beans. Meanwhile, if you love Onsen, Arashiyama’s foot spa will be a great choice. I enjoyed it and fully relaxed myself with only 150 yen! What’s better was that the entrance fee includes a souvenir, a foot towel with an Arashiyama logo.
Hyun Dongyeop
Japanese 和(wa) and East Asia Union-seeking the real meaning of Japanese 和(wa)- Japan is well known for the country of 和(wa). The Japanese calls their food 和食 and the Japanese beef is also called 和牛. What is 和(wa)? When we look up to the meaning of 和 in a Japanese dictionary, it is stated as a peaceful status among relationships, and it designates the traditional things of Japan. Why did 和(wa) represent the Japanese? Definitely, the peaceful mind of the Japanese is deeply related to the reason. However, I think that Japanese 和(wa) has been misunderstood among the Japanese. While I stayed in Japan, the East Asian relationship was terrible, Korea and Japan had a trouble with Takeshima, China and Japan had a trouble with Liancourt Rochs.
- 43 - Moreover, August 15th was the memorial day of surrender of the Japanese Empire. On that day, I went to Mount Fuji, and I met an old Japanese person in the tour program. We talked about many things, but I didn’t want to talk about the Dok-do problem and Yasukuni shrine problem. However, he asked me about these problems. He told me that he could not understand why the Korean and the Chinese criticize the Japanese prime minister’s visit to the Yasukuni shrine. So, I asked him, for the Koreans and the Chinese, that behavior is the same as the Germany prime minister visiting the Nazi’s shrine. Added, I said that when the Japanese Government insists that Dok-do is their territory, Koreans feel the re-birth of Japanese Imperialism. He was embarrassed, and our conversation was cooled down. I again felt the wall between Japan and Korea. During the climbing of Mount Fuji, I broke the ice between us, and I talked my thought about the Japanese 和(wa). I compared Japanese behaviors, when they deal with the inner-state problem and international problem. When it comes to inner state problem, Japanese show their 和(wa) spirit. Especially, I admire the Japanese behavior during the East Japan Earth-quake. I think that the Japanese showed the 和(wa) to the world. Based on the 和(wa) spirit, Japan is overcoming the disaster. However, in terms of international relationship, the Japanese totally forget their 和(wa) spirit. For this reason, I said to him, “the Japanese 和(wa) spirit should be not only for Japanese, but also for East-Asia.” After climbing Mount Fuji, he told me, “Because of Hyun san, I could have a different view point. Thank you.” I was happy, when I heard him saying this. I really want to make an East Asia Union, but there are many barriers, such languages, cultures, and economics. However, the biggest barriers are our mind and history. Germany was also a war criminal country like Japan, but now, Germany is one of the most powerful and important countries in the EU. Based on the 和(wa) spirit, I hope Japan shows responsible action to Korea and Japan for at East Asia Union.
Yu Shengkai
Although I was supposed to conduct research on financial service law in Japan, the independent research should have an extended visual field. So I’d like to start from talking about れんづる, which is slightly different from the paper crane we all know. I did not know this specific kind of paper crane until I visited Shirotori Garden. The tea house inside the garden was decorated with a special paper crane made with charming washi. So I asked the waitress and they passionately introduced them to me.
- 44 - It is called the 秘傳千羽鶴折形(secret art of origami crane), and it was listed as one of the most important culture property of Kuwana City. Finally, I left the garden with a “beginner set”, made by the commission of Kuwana City, and talked about this to every friend when I was back in China. The overall conclusion is about how well Japanese traditional arts are conserved. Historic buildings, or art works can be preserved easily, but skills are not. China has thousands of arts ranging from local opera to bamboo carving, but they are being forgotten, dying. Still, this problem is not so. Also, the master and apprentice system restricted the dissemination of knowledge. I believe the Renduru(?) case could help us Chinese to find a solution.
Zhao Shanshan
Last weekend in Japan, two days before it closed to climbers, I went to my dreaming place: Mount Fuji. To be honest, although I have been to places of interest in Japan, even some are far away from Nagoya, but this is my first time to travel alone in Japan, which gives me really special experience, and I suppose that is why this summer seminar also encourages individual research. Before I started my journey, I was somehow afraid and excited. How can I find right way to Fuji without understanding Japanese and good sense of direction? Is it possible to get cheapest tickets? It turned out I was really not good at to design tourist plan, but fortunately several strangers on my way gave me a favor kindly. Warm-hearted Japanese people were so impressive to me, and safety and convenience of society set my heart at rest. I believe this feeling would only come out when I am travelling alone, under the situation of nerves, curious and fighting for the way forward, because only at this time I have the ambition to focus on what life is going on, to observe what people are caring about. When the awesome scenery of mountaintop jumped into my eyes, I was shocked by the natural power. Besides, I was proud of myself. Another thing I have to mention is that no matter how tough the way to climb the mountain was, to my surprise there were so many elder people racing, who walked faster and behaved braver than me. I hear that Japan encourage exercise a lot, and it does have a good result. Health is efficient, both to personal body or a country’s development. Recently there is a popular saying in China, travelling thousands of miles better than reading thousands of books, making countless friends better than travelling
- 45 - thousands of miles, getting one perfect guide better than making so many friends. And just like respected dean said at opening ceremony, every place we step on is a class, everyone around us is a teacher. From this trip, I do learnt so much beyond textbooks. Thanks to the developed society system and nice character here, I find the true meaning of travel is not how many places you have been to, but how many times you learnt to trust others and discover brand-new self.
Basnyat Ayushma
Exploring the wider-Japan was one of the best parts of my visit there. Two prominent places I went to including the capital city, Tokyo, and the historical city of Kyoto. Being able to visit different cities within Japan, including Nagoya, and experiencing a variety of lifestyles through these areas was an amazing experience, indeed. For example, the Harujuku district of Tokyo stands in stark contrast to the Golden Temple of Kyoto, which in turn stands in stark contrast to the Nagoya Castle in Nagoya. Different people were a mixture of different kinds of culture, people, food, and yet somehow, everything added up to be a uniquely Japanese experience.
- 46 - Chapter 5 Internship
Kim Seung-min
(1)August 7th I started the internship in Ishihara Sougou Law Office. The establisher of the office is Kanemitsu Ishihara. I introduced myself to him at the first greeting. He said to me that acquiring a variety of experiences is very important to become a good lawyer. Mr. Shingo Nakagawa was my internship instructor lawyer. He had worked as a public prosecutor for ten years. I had a lunch with Mr. Nakagawa and another Lawyer, Mr. Gouda. We talked about the Japanese and the Korean legal system. After lunch, I read some records of civil and criminal lawsuits that were performed by Mr. Nakagawa. Later, I attended a legal consultation of Mr. Nakagawa. At the end of the office hours, I participated in the leading case study of the lawyers. Then I had a supper with the lawyers in a restaurant. (2)August 8th In the morning, I read a Japanese criminal law textbook. It was very small and thin compared to a common textbook of criminal law in Korea. The Korea content was pretty similar, but there were some crucial differences. Most of all, the article defining deliberation was different. According to Japanese Criminal Code article 38th, the standard of judgment of a deliberation is intention. However, according to Korean Criminal Code, the standard is awareness. In the afternoon, I attended the legal consultation twice and read a record of a criminal lawsuit. (3)August 9th I read the record of civil and administrative lawsuits. Each of the lawsuits were presenting a lot of evidence so the record was pretty thick. It was interesting that the system of an administrative lawsuit of Japan is very similar to that of Korea. In the afternoon, I had lunch with a lawyer, Mr. Shinji Ishihara, and an intern, Marutani. Mr. Marutani graduated Kyoto university lawschool and was training in the Ishihara law office. Mr. Shinji Ishihara talked to me about legal issues, especially juvenile crime and death penalty. After lunch, I went to the Nagoya District Court to attend a trial performed by Mr. Nakagawa. He handled this case as a public defender. It was a criminal lawsuit and the issue of the case was driving without a license. After the lawsuit, Mr. Nakagawa told me some information about the ‘Saibanin’ system of Japan. (4)August 10th I attended the mock trial performed by lawyers of the Aichi Bar Association. It was a
- 47 - kind of volunteer work of lawyers to make middle school and high school students experience the ‘Saibanin’ system. The case of the trial was larceny. The act of lawyers was wonderful and the students participated enthusiastically. I attended the discussion of the students. The depths of students’ opinions were impressive. The sentence was ‘not guilty’. The volunteer work of lawyers really inspired me. I thought this event should be held in Korea as we have the jury system.
Im Hyojun
Date What I Did Impression and Opinion 8/7 - I introduced myself to all members of the legal office and looked around the office. - I read a book named ‘JAPANESE LAW’ written by Hiroshi Oda. Among many chapters of the book, I read ‘the Constitution’, ‘Freedom of expression’ and ‘Access to Information’. - I observed a consultation concerning a bankruptcy case. - The size of the office was not big, but the atmosphere of the office was very comfortable and family-like. - Because I want to major in Constitution in the future and I’ve studied freedom of speech, it was very interesting to read related parts of the book. - I did not understand the content of consultation perfectly, but it was a very precious opportunity for me to see a real meeting and I felt that a client had much reliance to an attorney. 8/8 - I looked through some English agreements between Japanese and foreign companies. I discussed what I can advise to a Japanese company on the ground of Japanese attorney with Mr. Ogawa and Mr. Hyun. - I talked about the difference between the Korean and the Japanese legal system with Mr. Hayagawa. - It was the first time for me to read a real and concrete agreement, so it was a little bit hard for me to understand some legal terms and meanings of clauses. But through the discussion, I learned a lot about the form of agreement, the attitude of negotiation, the custom of license contract, and so on. - Beyond my expectation, there were some systematic differences between Korea and Japan. 8/9 - I reviewed several clauses of agreement that I looked through yesterday, according to Mr. Ogawa’s revision and the result of discussion. - I read moot court documents and talked about the differences between the Korean and the Japanese criminal procedure and some important issues of Japanese criminal
- 48 - procedure. - By reviewing, I found new things which I didn’t think of yesterday and I could understand much more about Mr. Ogawa’s explanation. - I had thought that the Korean and the Japanese criminal law and procedure are similar, but I came to know that there is a huge difference in the order of the procedure. I was also surprised that Korea has some advanced aspects in the punishment system. 8/10 - I reviewed the criminal case documents which I read yesterday and I re thought some issues. - I read another criminal case document. It was about an actual traffic accident case. I looked through indictment, record of oral statement, and other proofs, and discussed with Mr. Hayagawa and Mr. Hyun. - By reviewing, I could compare the Korean and Japanese criminal procedure more precisely, and what have to be amended of Japanese criminal code. - It was the first time for me to read an actual litigation document. I could understand more about the criminal procedure on aspect of practice. I could find that there is difference in admissibility of proof between Korea and Japan.
Zhan Zexuan
On the first day of my internship at Kataoka Law Office, Mr. Kataoka introduced me the current practice of the Finance Consumer Protection Law in Japan. Miss Tasaka, Miss Zhao, and I visited the court and bar association in Nagoya. I got to know the specific areas that Kataoka Law office is specialized on, and learned more about Kataoka office. On the second day, Mr. Nobutsune, Miss Tasaka, and I went to the Nagoya Family Court and visited the mediation room. I learnt the privilege right of sales contract when two clients were consulting Mr. Noriaki. On the third day, Mr. Nobutsune explained to me a marriage case, and asked me several questions about the jurisdiction and law of choice. Now, the case is being mediated but maybe later it will resort to a law suit. In the afternoon, Mr. Nobutsune, Miss Miao and I went to Gifu court to attend a process before judgment. In the last day, I went to the Aichi South Police Station with Mr. Not to talk with the suspect of a drug case. I learnt about the criminal penalty for the drug takers and the regulation of a Japanese prison. In the afternoon, Mr. Nobutsune discussed with me about the marriage case mentioned above, and we changed the opinions about the case. Mr. Nobutsne taught me a lot of knowledge about the marriage and adoption regulation in Japan.
- 49 - I have experienced a lot of interesting things during the internship and learnt a lot about Japanese Law and legal practice. This internship was very useful for me.
Yu Shengkai
The internship in Mr. Ito’s law office was great, and brought me a fresh outlook. I’d like to explain in 3 parts: the working process in legal service, the legal profession in Japan, and labor management in Japan. The interesting facts were: 1. Working process Talking to the client is always the most important. Unlike most Chinese law firms I visited, Japanese firms are usually accompanied by a beautiful lady and spacious rooms. Mr. Ito’s law office provides clients with a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The fully loaded bookshelves and other interesting things indicate that the service here is trustworthy. In my point of view, the difference comes from the demand. Consulting lawyer is still luxurious in China. 2. Legal profession I read books and journals on legal professions in Japan. In an essay about how to select potential lawyers from students, the speed of having a meal was mentioned. Contrary to the notion that one who eats fast is bold, in China, he/she will be judged as impetuous. However, interviewing in China does not have the meal part. 3. Labor management Human resources is essential to a company. For companies in Japan, they have so many problems to tackle and so many rules to follow, which also gave arise to the boom of legal services (tax, labor, insurance). China, which has been enjoying the bonus of a cheap labor force, it is now facing the pressure of social security for senior citizens. Combined with the current situation in China (loss of a cheap labor force and revising of the labor law), I assume that China will develop the same legal service as these in Japan.
- 50 - Chapter 6 Japanese Class
Lee Jungin
3 days of Japanese class were given to the under-graduate students. A week before the class, a simple survey was requested to determine the level of the class. Even though we have stayed in the middle of Japan for 3 weeks, majority of campus Asia students could not read a word written in Japanese. Therefore, the class was started with the alphabet, Hiragana. Since I’ve been studying Japanese for 2 years, I’ve participated as a assistant. It was a very unique experience for me to see teaching Japanese in English. The manner of teaching was so impressive. Firstly, teacher taught us the basic sentences used in Class like ‘please take a look’, ‘please repeat’ and the class were given using that sentences very clearly. Actually, I’ve been a little worried because 8 out of 10 students were beginners and the time was so limited. However, that worries were blown away. Since the aim of the class was well set up through the survey, classes seem to go very smoothly and students could achieve what they wanted to achieve.
Jeung soo Seung
In the last week of August, 10 students (including myself), took a Japanese lecture. Because there were many students who were beginners of Japanese, the professor taught us from the very beginning of Japanese- Hiragana and Katakana. Since I studied Japanese a little when I was a freshman, I’ve already known all Japanese
- 51 - characters, so it was not hard for me to follow the lectures. But I guess it would be hard for those who learn Japanese for the first time. After the first day, there was a small homework, “taking pictures of the Hiraganas and send these to professors by e-mail”. The next day, the professor showed us the pictures and we read Hiragana together. It was fun to learn Hiragana in this way. And in the last day, we gathered up in groups and made some interview with students on the campus. Since some students were good at Japanese, they helped us make the interview questions. My group’s topic was “Date” and we made a short interview with this topic to 6people on the campus. After that, we made a presentation about the result in English. Three days were quite short to learn the basics of Japanese. However, since there were many interesting programs, we could gain interests in Japanese. Thanks to this program, I am planning to learn Japanese in Korea!
- 52 - Chapter ７ Results of Questionnaire
1. Outline of the questionnaire 1) Aim: To know this summer seminar participant’s opinion and improve this program for next time. 2) Questionnaire subjects: Students who participated in this summer seminar 3) The number of students who answered this questionnaire: 21 4) Date of collection of the questionnaires: 2012, August 24th
2. Results of the questionnaire 2-1．The seminar A. Did you get information on the objectives, contents, and schedule of this summer seminar before coming to Japan? [1] Yes: 21(100%) [2] No: 0(0%) If your answer is yes, was the information sufficient? [1] sufficient: 15(71%) [2] not sufficient: 6(29%) If your answer is [2], what kind of information did you need ? -Information is sufficient, but I think it is better that the time of notification is earlier. -I couldn’t know what we will do in Korea. If I knew about that, I could prepare the class more well. -In our program, there are activities from student union(SOLV). If there is more explanation about these, it will be easier to make schedule effectively. -We need details. -It’s just the problem that I cannot read Japanese, so I couldn’t access to some important information. Please provide us more in English. B. How do you evaluate this program on each of the following items ? 【Lecture】 1. What was the most interesting lecture for you? Please specify the reason(s) -Japanese law and society lecture was the most interesting lecture because I could know not only Japanese law but also Chinese legal system. -“Introduction to law and society in Japan” It was good experience that I could compare different countries’ system. -I took only one lecture, and it’s great. -Society and law of Japan. Because professors are very good. They offer us a lot of
- 53 - information. -Internship course in law firm. I think that using Japanese is better than using English in Japanese law firm. -I’m curious about some historical problems and what may happen in the future. -Legal system of Japan. I understand the basic information of legal system, and the lectures are very nice. -Class 6. Law in courts. Visiting court is interesting. -I think the relation in East Asia is the most interesting. Because I am interested in international relations. -Law& society in Japan. It’s really helpful for comparative research. -The second lecture, because I can learn more about Japanese law and society. -International relationship. Because I want to know International relationship and it is helpful to understand international relationship. -International relations lectured by Hong-Pyo Lee. It is simply related to my research subject. -International relation in East Asia. It was interesting to learn the thought and vision of other countries’ students. -Law research. Because I major in law. -International relationship in East Asia by Hong-Pyo Lee. Grasped overall status of the east Asia. -International relations of East Asia. Useful, interesting, passionate professor -Comparison between Jurisdictions -The most interesting lecture for me is the lecture about Japanese law & society. -Matusuura sennsei’s classes were very interesting simply. I learned so much & gained an additional perspective.
2． What was the most unnecessary lecture for you? Please specify the reason(s). -Nothing -As a matter of fact, I only listened to the Japanese law and society lecture because I did an internship in the first week. So there wasn’t any unnecessary lecture to me. -Nothing. This course should be concentrated for master degrees’ students. -International relations in East Asia. Last presentation. The Whole last day was doing presentation, learned little. -I don’t think there are any unnecessary lectures. -Japanese lecture, because I can speak a little Japanese.
- 54 - -Lecture 1. The relations in East Asia, the teacher combined knowledge with current affairs successfully. -None. Every lecture is good to me. -Law and society in Japan. Because I was anticipated to learn more about Japanese society rather than Japanese legal system. -I think there was no unnecessary lecture. -Criminal procedure of Japan. It was similar to Korea’s. -I’m from faculty of political science. Therefore, the lecture about international relations in East Asia is not that necessary for me.
3． What lectures (if any) should be included in or excluded from future programs? -Lectures that deal with more specific issue in each law (ex) civil, criminal, constitution) -The most important features of Japanese. -History between countries in Asia. -I think we can analyze the legal market in different jurisdictions in Asia-Pacific( like China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc) -To be more specific on lessons on law. -More information about legal search skill. -I think case study should be included. It would be interesting to study. -I hope there’s more discussion classes. This time, I’m finally satisfied with given lectures, though. -Discussion should be included. -Every lecture was very helpful to me so I think there is nothing to be included in or excluded. Especially discussing with other countries’ students were very interesting. -Business laws should be included, because the economic connection between east asia countries, at least the black letter laws and stragities. Nothing -This program consisted in various students from different countries, and majors. Lecture of law in Japan might be helpful for students from law department. However some students had little motivation for following the lecture. -I think the program was really good enough. 4． Is the number of lectures appropriate? [1]too many: 1(5%) [2]many: 5(24%) [3]appropriate: 14(66%) [4]few: 1(5%) [5]too few: 0(0%)
- 55 - 5． Composition of lectures and allocation of time [1]very good:1(5%) [2]good : 8(38%) [3]fair: 6(28%) [4]not so good: 6(28%) [5]not good: 0(0%) If your answer is 〔4〕 or 〔5〕, please specify the reason(s) and suggestions for improvement. -There was no time to see Nagoya. -I hope the course can start a little bit later and we can have more time to have lunch. -We had 2 lectures but I think 1 lecture is better cause we stay here shortly. And I think only 1 hour is better. 1 hour and 30 minutes is long. -6 hours a day is too much. 4 hours would be better. After 6 hours of lectures, all students get exhausted.
6. Please write any other comments. -The intern part of this program is very good. I learned a lot of things about Japanese law theory and practice. -Break time between lectures is too short. Eg. Lunch time: 12:00-13:30 would be better. -Professors are very kind and nice. -Because of time limitation, the schedule is a bit tight. But anyway, it is good. -We learned a lot from both of the two professors. -Though this program was mainly held and sponsored by school of law, some students are not from the department of law. Thus, I think lectures or organizers need to have in mind of the average understanding among students of its subject. The lecture from professor Lee was comparatively appropriated to the students. Because the subject itself is very accessibly without deeper knowledge. Lastly, I really recommend this program to anyone interested. Because it was really precious opportunity to know the other side of Asia on the way to exchanging various idea. -The program was sufficient for me. -One class must be 1 hour. -Personally, 3hours of lecture and 1 hour of free discussion on what learned would be better. -Too many lectures for 4 days. -I hthink we should study about the lecture about Japanese law & society first before study the lecture about international relations in East Asia.
- 56 - 【Research Visit 】 1． Did you think the organizations you visited were appropriate? [1]all places were appropriate: 8(38%) [2]most of the place were appropriate: 10(38%) [3]fair: 3(14%) [4]most of the places were inappropriate: 0(0%) [5]all places were inappropriate: 0(0%)
2． Did you understand explanations given by organizations you visited? [1]understood very well: 8(38%) [2]understood well: 7(33%) [3]fair: 6(29%) [4]didn’t understand very well :0(0%) [5]didn’t understand at all:0(0%)
3． What organizations (if any) should be included in or excluded from future programs? -I think going to Japanese public prosecutor’s office will be good to know about Japanese law enforcement authorities. -I want to include prosecutor’s office also. -include ADR institutions. -Legal department of Nagoya city’s government. -I think it would be better if we can understand the trial or maybe we can watch a video record. -I think a famous Japanese law firm should be included and I hope we can go to a financial institution in Japan. -Prosecutor’s office. It would be good chance to understand criminal law or criminal procedure law. -Actually all programs were appropriate in terms of understanding Japanese society. However, visiting Aisin Company was just the day after arrival. So it was quite tiring. -This program is sufficient. -I think some museums or historical monuments should be included as they can show Nagoya’s backgrounds.
4． What was the most interesting organization? Please specify the reason(s). -Gifu prison was the most interesting organization because I got to know the lives of prisoners in Japan. There were some similarities and differences. -Gifu prison. It was the first time I visited prison and I could see very precisely and interestingly the environment of prison. -Court. Because there’s huge difference between the one’s in China. -Aisin. Let us know a lot of new technology in Japan.
- 57 - -Jail. It shows the protection of human right in Japan. -The prison. It is organized and I am surprised by the peaceful relationship between prisoners and guardians. -Prison. First time to prison. -Cultural exchange. I really enjoy it. -Court. The court setting & the clothes Judge wear are different. -Visiting the prison. To help us compare different system in Asian prisons. -Gifu correctional institution. It’s my first time to visit correctional institution. It is nice chance to understand correction. -Gifu prison. It was totally the first time to visit prison. The system inside prison quite unique. I think it was a good way to understand Japanese society. It was proofed when lots of student asked questions to the officer in Gifu prison. -As I major in law the most interesting organization was the court. -Court visit. -Gifu prison. Rare opportunity to visit there. -Gifu prison. Because it is the first time for me to visit prison. -Prison. Because it was my first time to visit prison. -The court. It’s a good experience to be able to see how things function for real. -The Gifu prison. It was interesting to see Law in Action.
5． Please write any other comments -visit one more place which can show some traditional culture of Japan. -what more visiting -I think if the student can guide us to some famous cities (Like Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo ), It will be better. -Maybe the time is a bit limited. -All research visits are memorable and useful. -Every visit is excellent. -We need more time and better arrangement for court visit.
【Independent Research 】 1． Was your preparation for your independent research sufficient? [1]very sufficient: 6(32%) [2]sufficient: 8(42%) [3]fair: 5(26%) [4]insufficient: 0(0%) [5]very sufficient: 0(0%) 2．Please write any other comments. The hotel we stayed is too far away from university’s library, but visiting Nagoya,
- 58 - discovering Japanese traditional culture is wonderful. -If some guide or recommendation could be given, it will be better. -I think we should have student card of Nagoya University, since in some summer schools, we can be provided that. -Prison. Lots of information is given. -Wonderful. -The only sorry thing is that there was not enough time to explore. -We need Nagoya’s information. -I just visited local tourism monuments. I hope Nagoya Univ. arranges independent field trip in organizations specialized in law field.
【Through all the activities of this seminar 】 1． What was the most beneficial and useful topic in the program? -Discussing with Japanese and Chinese students about the legal system of our own country was the most beneficial and useful topic. -ADR 2 -Legal education in each country and campus life. -Litigation of Korea, China & Japan. -I want this program should invite students who have master degree of law or law school students. -Introduction to law and society in Japan. -Introduction of law in Japan. -Political and judicial system in Japan. -The transportation is quite expensive. -Discussion about EU. -Culture exchange. -Visiting festival. Its atmosphere is good. -Gifu prison & Hideyoshi &Kiyosama museum/ Tokugawa museum (Indivisual research). -Field trip -Japanese court structure. -Visiting Aichi court. -Judge system in Asian countries- Korea, Japan. Visiting prison and court. -I would say that they are discussions or opinions during the seminar in all topic. -All of them were good.
- 59 - 2． If any activities or topics were to be added to the program, what should they be? -I think discussing each other is very important because we can compare our similarities and differences of our own countries. -International dispute or litigation. -Topics; Asia politics, financial system, cross border coop. Activities; Experiencing traditional Japanese art, Matsuri (activity costs less than 3000 yen) -sporting Games. Baseball or table tennis. -Cultural exchange. -Legal market in Asia-Pacific. -Culture Exchange. Lots of fun. -About future reform. -For official research visit, I recommend two museums. After I visited the two museums, I’ve known that Nagoya city was very famous hometown of Shoguns. Though it isn’t directly related to the law studies, but I believe learning Japanese history was also very important to our program. -I don’t think more activities. -Visiting local firm. -Visiting Nagoya castle should be added to the official program. -More discussion.
3． If any activities or topics were to be eliminated from the program, what should they be? -I think there is no topic to be eliminated from the program because every topic was very helpful to me -Nothing. -I guess maybe it should be UKAI. It’s too expensive for most students. -Visiting Aisin Company. -I don’t think visiting Aisin Seiki was necessary. -Visiting Aisin was not necessary.
4． How do you evaluate the following items? textbooks [1]very good: 4(24%) [2]good: 6(35%) [3]fair: 6(35%) [4]bad: 1(6%) [5]very bad: 0(0%) IT equipment [1]very good: 8(44%) [2]good: 8(44%) [3]fair: 2(11%) [4]bad: 0(0%) [5]very bad: 0(0%) lecture rooms [1]very good: 13(65%) [2]good: 5(25%) [3]fair: 1(5%) [4]bad: 1(5%) [5]very bad: 0(0%)
- 60 - If your answer is 〔4〕 or 〔5〕, please specify the reason(s) and give an example. -Networking is so weak.
5． Length of this seminar [1]too long: 1(5%) [2]long: 6(30%) [3]appropriate: 9(45%) [4]short: 4(20%) [5]too short: 0(0%)
6. Did you find the schedule physically or mentally exhausting? [1] Yes; 7(33%) [2] No; 14(67%) If your answer is 〔1〕, please describe it below. -I’m from faculty of political science. So the lecture about law is very energy-consuming for me. -It was a bit hard but still interesting. I wanted about some events might happen in Gifu prison. -Too long lecture. -It would be better that if the class is in the morning or afternoon so it allows more individual research available. Lesser the credit might be one solution. -First, seminar is short and after taking class, we had to do some activities I think that is exhausting. -Three weeks seminar is proper, but 3 more days’ Japanese class for undergraduate students is too much.
7． Were your expectations of this program met? [1]met my expectations; 10(47%) [2]met my expectations generally: 10(47%) [3] didn’t meet my expectations a little; 1(5%) [4]didn’t meet my expectations at all; 0(0%)
8． Could you interact with students from other countries? [1]very much; 11(55%) [2]much; 4(20%) [3]fair; 5(25%) [4]not so much; 0(0%) [5]not at all; 0(0%)
9. Did you expect to improve Japanese in this seminar? [1]very much; 8(38%) [2]if possible; 11(52%) [3]not at all; 2(10%) 10． What did you do during your free time? -I went to the top of the Fuji mountain. -Visit Nara & Osaka. Get to know traditional culture of Japan. -Visiting Nagoya & Nara, Tokyo. Reading books. Handing out with new friends. -I traveled around Nagoya.
- 61 - -I traveled Nagoya city. I went to Nagoya castle, Osu Kannon, Tokugawa museum and so on. And I went to Yonezawa city, Yamagata to visit Uesugi shraine. -I travelled to other cities in Japan. Participated in SOLV activities. Explored Nagoya. -Exploring Japan and Japanese food. -Meijimura, Nagoya castle, Noritake no Mori, Visiting museum. -Sightseeing. Look around areas nearby. -Shopping, Visiting museums. -Journey -Visit famous place in Nagoya. -Visiting museums and galleries mostly. And participating in SOLV programs. -Visiting some place in Nagoya, doing some laundries, resting. -Independent research. -Go travelling in Japan. -Go out and visit other cities in Japan. -Hanging out with friends, travelling to other cities. -Travel. Visiting interesting places in Nagoya, both school and living place. -Visit other places in Japan and hang out in the library. -I went to Osaka and Nara.
2-2．Life in Japan 1． Before you left your country, did you receive sufficient information on your flight arrangements, orientation for arrival at the airport in Japan, etc.? [1]Yes; 20(95%) [2]No; 1(5%) If your answer is 〔２〕, what kind of information did you need ? -Traffic fee
2． How do you evaluate the accommodation where you have indicated in the above answer? [1]very good; 10(48%) [2]good; 7(33%) [3]fair; 3(14%) [4]bad; 1(5%) [5]very bad; 0(0%) If your answer is 〔4〕 or 〔5〕, please specify the reason(s) -Facilities were supreme. But it’s located in dangerous area surrounded by Host bars. -too far away from University.
- 62 - 3. How did you feel the commutation between the accommodation and the campus? About the distance [1]too far; 2(9%) [2]far; 10(48%) [3]fair; 7(33%) [4]close; 2(10%) [5]too close; 0(0%) About the cost [1]too expensive; 5(28%) [2]expensive; 8(44%) [3]fair; 5(28%) [4]cheap; 0(0%) [5]too cheap; 0(0%)
4．Do you prefer room sharing to a single room? [1]Yes; 17(81%) [2]No; 4(19%)
5. How do you evaluate breakfast service at the hotel? [1]very good; 3(16%) [2]good; 6(31%) [3]fair; 6(31%) [4]bad; 4(21%) [5]very bad; 0(0%)
6. Do you need breakfast service at the hotel? [1]Yes; 21(100%) [2]No; 0(0%)
7．What do you think of the meals in Japan? [1]very good; 3(15%) [2]good; 9(45%) [3]fair; 7(35%) [4]bad; 1(5%) [5]very bad; 0(0%) If your answer is 〔4〕 or 〔5〕, please specify the reason(s) -I would like to add, meal usually in Nagoya is very salty. And the price of meal is quite expensive except Shokudo in Nagoya University. -Hotel breakfast is good but there’s no salad, egg. Only bread and Onigiri. -So sweet, so salty, so expensive.
8．How often did you have language problems outside the program? [1]frequently; 2(9%) [2]sometimes; 13(62%) [3]not at all; 6(29%)
2-3．The others 1．How much does your understanding of Japan deepened? [1]very much: 6(30%) [2]much: 10(50%) [3]a little: 4(20%) [4]not changed: 0(0%)
2．How about the overall impression of Japan ? [1]very good: 8(38%) [2]good: 12(57%) [3]fair: 1(5%) [4]bad: 0(0%) [5]very bad: 0(0%)
3. In one word, how would you describe your impression of Japan? Orderly, Organized, High-tech, Quiet, Clean, In order, expensive, Modern& clean,
- 63 - Polite, Kindness, Clean & very kind people, Rational manners, Thoughtful, Green, Balanced where -I was amazed good welfare for minorities, challenged when I went outside. And also the perfectness for making product seemed the uniqueness of Japan.
4．What was the most pleasant memory of your stay in Japan? -I made friends with Japanese senior citizens. He is very kind and took us to Shiratoki Koen. -The clean environment. -Safety -Visiting Kyoto -The amount of food is small, the price is expensive. -Interaction with other members -Japanese are so kind that take me to the hotel when I get lost. -Meeting many foreign people and being friends with them -People are very kind. Even though I cannot speak Japanese fluently. They tried to understand and somehow try to communicate. It was really the aspect of advanced society. -Tokoname festival -research visiting -Tokoname festival with SOLV students -Communication with SOLV members. -I love now Japanese people are so environmentally conscious. And the people are very nice and friendly. -The people
5． What was the biggest trouble during your stay in Japan? -Language 2 -Language problem -Food and traffic fee is too high to afford. -Language. Because I can’t speak Japanese. -Nothing -The distance between hotel and campus is too far. -Subway system is too complicated. -In the period of program, there are some incidents among Korea and China with Japan. I think that affected our living at some point. There might be some
- 64 - possibilities of threat on street. Secondly, living cost was quite expensive. -This country is really clean and orderly. -Transportation is expensive. -Salty foods -The thing I can’t speak Japanese. -I can’t speak Japanese so there are sometimes that I feel uncomfortable or find it difficult to communicate.
6． If you have any advices to students who participate in this program next year, please describe it below. -Learn some basic Japanese. -study some basic Japanese. -live in dorm. -Taking time to enjoy -Learn Japanese before departure. Because not so many Japanese speak English. -Prepare more information before departure. -You should learn a little Japanese. -Students participated this program this time are very smart, so for me, it was really good experience. It is really god opportunity to meet smart people from various countries and Universities and exchange own opinions. -This is a good opportunity to enjoy Japan. -Before you go to Japan, you need definite information about Nagoya. -At least, learn Hiragana and Katakana before your departure. -Be active. Talk to many foreign students. Learn Japanese. -You should bring more Yen. -Learn some basic Japanese and prepare information of your country well.
7. Do you like to come back to Japan to study or to get job opportunities? [1] Yes: 8(40%) [2] If possible: 11(55%) [3] No: 1(5%) Please specify the reason(s). Yes; -Academic environment is good. -Life standard is high. If possible; -Because I’m not good at Japanese. -Before I came here, lots of people tried persuade me not to go to Japan because of
- 65 - radiation/ nuclear power plant problem. I also observed here that. It is not still 100% of the danger free, however, I found and moved the greatness of Japanese culture and kindness of Japanese people. Thus, if possible I would like to research on Japanese culture which has an aspect of interesting, exciting and complexities. I would like to analyze the authenticity of Japan and to solve the complexities. -Image of Japan is good and wage in Japan is high. -Because the work atmosphere in Japan is very strict. -good for living and career, but language is different -Beautiful place to live, nice people. -The educational system is good with great facilities. No; -The language is biggest problem
8． Other comments -I have spent on unforgettable trip in Japan.
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Country University Name 1 Korea University of Seoul Byun Youn Sub 2 Korea University of Seoul You Jawon 3 Korea University of Seoul Lee Mina 4 Korea Sungkyunkwan University Na Eojin 5 Korea Sungkyunkwan University Bae Seu Ryung 6 Korea Sungkyunkwan University Jeung Soo Seung 7 Korea Sungkyunkwan University Lee Jungin 8 Korea Sungkyunkwan University Kim Seung-min 9 Korea Sungkyunkwan University Park Jieun 10 Korea Sungkyunkwan University Hyun Dongyeop 11 Korea Seoul National University Jeon Mingi 12 Korea Seoul National University Im Hyojun 13 China Renmin University Chen Yuning 14 China Renmin University Zhao Shanshan 15 China Renmin University Xie Piao 16 China Renmin University Zhan Zexuan 17 China Renmin University Yin Mengqui 18 China Tsinghua University Liu Xinyi 19 China Tsinghua University Guo Baoyun 20 China Shanghai Jiao Tong University Zhang Jiayue 21 China Shanghai Jiao Tong University Yu Shengkai 22 Thailand Thammasat University Chantaveesarp Thanatporn 23 Thailand Thammasat University BASNYAT Ayushma
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Appendix 2 Questionnaire
Questionnaire for Future Program
Program 2012 Nagoya University International Summer Seminar Duration of the participation 2012/08/05 ～2012/08/26 (2012/08/30)
School Year Country
Ⅰ The seminar A. Did you get information on the objectives, contents, and schedule of this summer seminar before coming to Japan?
〔1〕Yes 〔2〕No If your answer is yes, was the information sufficient?
〔1〕 sufficient 〔2〕not sufficient If your answer is 〔2〕, what kind of information did you need ?
B. How do you evaluate this program on each of the following items ? 【Lecture 】 1． What was the most interesting lecture for you? Please specify the reason(s).
2． What was the most unnecessary lecture for you? Please specify the reason(s).
3． What lectures (if any) should be included in or excluded from future programs?
4． Is the number of lectures appropriate?
〔1〕too many 〔2〕many 〔3〕appropriate 〔4〕 few 〔5〕too few 5． Composition of lectures and allocation of time
〔1〕very good 〔2〕good 〔3〕fair 〔4〕 not so good 〔5〕 not good If your answer is 〔4〕 or 〔5〕, please specify the reason(s) and suggestions for improvement.
6. Please write any other comments.
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【Research Visit 】 1． Did you think the organizations you visited were appropriate? 〔1〕 all places 〔2〕most of the 〔 4 〕 most of the place 〔 5 〕 all places were 〔3〕 fair were appropriate place were appropriate were inappropriate inappropriate 2． Did you understand explanations given by organizations you visited? 〔1〕understood 〔4〕didn’t understand very 〔5〕didn’t understand at 〔2〕understood well 〔3〕fair very well well all 3． What organizations (if any) should be included in or excluded from future programs?
4． What was the most interesting organization? Please specify the reason(s).
5． Please write any other comments.
【Independent Research 】
1． Was your preparation for your independent research sufficient? 〔1〕 〔5〕very 〔2〕sufficient 〔3〕fair 〔4〕insufficient very sufficient insufficient
2．Please write any other comments.
【Through all the activities of this seminar 】 1． What was the most beneficial and useful topic in the program?
2． If any activities or topics were to be added to the program, what should they be?
3． If any activities?topics were to be eliminated from the program, what should they be ?
4． How do you evaluate the following items? 〔1〕very good 〔2〕good 〔3〕fair 〔4〕 bad 〔5〕 very bad textbooks IT equipment lecture rooms If your answer is 〔4〕 or 〔5〕, please specify the reason(s) and give an example.
5． Length of this seminar
〔1〕 too long 〔2〕 long 〔3〕 appropriate 〔4〕 short 〔5〕 too short
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6．Did you find the schedule physically or mentally exhausting? 〔1〕 Yes 〔2〕 No If your answer is 〔1〕, please describe it below.
7． Were your expectations of this program met? 〔 2 〕 met my 〔3〕 didn’t meet my 〔 4 〕 didn’t meet my 〔１〕 met my expectations expectations generally expectations a little expectations at all 8． Could you interact with students from other countries?
〔1〕 very much 〔2〕 much 〔3〕 fair 〔4〕 not so much 〔5〕not at all
If your answer is (4) or (5), please specify the reasons.
9. Did you expect to improve Japanese in this seminar?
〔1〕 very much 〔2〕 if possible 〔3〕 not at all 10． What did you do during your free time?
Ⅱ Life in Japan 1． Before you left your country, did you receive sufficient information on your flight arrangements, orientation for arrival at the airport in Japan, etc.? 〔1〕 Yes 〔2〕 No If your answer is 〔２〕, what kind of information did you need ?
2． How do you evaluate the accommodation where you have indicated in the above answer?？？
〔1〕very good 〔2〕 good 〔3〕 fair 〔4〕 bad 〔5〕 very bad
If your answer is 〔4〕 or 〔5〕, please specify the reason(s).
3. How did you feel the commutation between the accommodation and the campus? About the distance
〔1〕 too far 〔2〕 far 〔3〕 fair 〔4〕 close 〔5〕too close
About the cost 〔1〕 too 〔2〕 expensive 〔3〕 fair 〔4〕 cheap 〔5〕too cheap expensive
4．Do you prefer room sharing to a single room?
〔1〕 Yes 〔2〕 No
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5. How do you evaluate breakfast service at the hotel?
〔1〕 very good 〔2〕 good 〔3〕 fair 〔4〕 bad 〔5〕very bad 〔5〕 too sh
6. Do you need breakfast service at the hotel?
〔1〕 Yes 〔2〕 No
7．What do you think of the meals in Japan? 〔1〕 very good 〔2〕good 〔3〕 fair 〔4〕 bad 〔5〕 very bad If your answer is 〔4〕 or 〔5〕, please specify the reason(s).
8．How often did you have language problems outside the program? 〔1〕 frequently 〔2〕 sometimes 〔3〕 not at all
Ⅲ The others 1．How much does your understanding of Japan deepened? 〔1〕 very much 〔2〕 much 〔3〕 a little 〔4〕 not changed 2．How about the overall impression of Japan ? 〔１〕 very good 〔2〕 good 〔3〕 fair 〔4〕 bad 〔5〕 very bad 3. In one word, how would you describe your impression of Japan?
4．What was the most pleasant memory of your stay in Japan?
5． What was the biggest trouble during your stay in Japan?
6． If you have any advices to students who participate in this program next year, please describe it below.
7. Do you like to come back to Japan to study or to get job opportunities? 〔1〕 yes 〔2〕 if possible 〔3〕 no Please specify the reason(s).
8． Other comments
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