{"id":1979,"date":"2018-09-11T09:31:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T08:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tla.thecreativeclinic.website\/?p=196"},"modified":"2024-06-25T15:37:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T14:37:50","slug":"tradition-meets-innovation-school-trips-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/blog\/japan\/tradition-meets-innovation-school-trips-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Tradition Meets Innovation \u2013 Why Your School Should Take a Trip to Japan\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whether_your_school_offers_a_Japanese_language_course_or_not_a_trip_to_Japan_is_a_unique_opportunity_to_broaden_your_students_horizons_Japanese_civilisation_dates_back_thousands_of_years_and_the_countrys_rich_history_is_evident_in_its_arts_architecture_and_traditions_Japanese_people_are_fiercely_proud_of_their_cultural_heritage_and_strive_to_protect_their_ancient_customs_%E2%80%93_many_of_which_we_try_to_incorporate_into_our_fun_and_educational_itineraries_And_while_traditions_are_observed_and_respected_Japan_is_also_a_country_that_champions_cutting-edge_technology_and_pioneering_modern_design_Here_we_bring_you_some_of_the_main_reasons_why_you_should_choose_Japan_for_your_next_school_trip%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Whether your school offers a Japanese language course or not, a trip to Japan is a unique opportunity to broaden your students\u2019 horizons. Japanese civilisation dates back thousands of years and the country\u2019s rich history is evident in its arts, architecture and traditions. Japanese people are fiercely proud of their cultural heritage and strive to protect their ancient customs \u2013 many of which we try to incorporate into our fun and educational itineraries. And while traditions are observed and respected, Japan is also a country that champions cutting-edge technology and pioneering modern design. Here we bring you some of the main reasons why you should choose Japan for your next school trip\u2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_centre_of_technology\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">A centre of technology<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"s1\">In the 1980s, Japan\u2019s meteoric growth resulted in the country becoming the world\u2019s second largest economy. This period also saw it established as a leader in the fields of business, science and technology. 30 years on, and while other nations are catching up, the Japanese remain ambitious innovators. They are, for example, leaders in the field of robotics \u2013 an area that is becoming increasingly relevant as more and more services become automated. Our Business and Technology trip gives students a great introduction to some of Japan\u2019s best-known tech-companies and provides a real-world context for those studying Business, Economics or ICT.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Questions for Students<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Which factors contributed to the \u2018economic miracle\u2019 which took place in Japan in the 20th century?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">As technology continues to advance, why is the robotics industry becoming increasingly important?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thriving_traditions\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Thriving traditions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"s1\">There are few countries more closely linked with traditional arts than Japan and practices such as ikebana (flower arranging), sad\u014d (tea ceremony), geisha and origami have become integral to the country\u2019s identity. Our Cultural Highlights and Adventure Island: Hokkaido trips give students the opportunity to engage closely with elements of traditional Japanese culture, from watching a sumo training session in Tokyo, to making soba noodles in Sapporo.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Questions for students<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Can you name three traditional cultural practices that originated in Japan?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">How long does it take to become a geisha?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_Learning\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Language Learning<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"s1\">For students of Japanese there is of course no better place to put their language skills into practice. At your request, we are able to incorporate language classes and\/or trips to partner schools into our existing itineraries. We are also able to tailor bespoke itineraries to meet your desired learning outcomes. All of our trips in Japan our led by Japanese speakers who are happy to take part in conversation practice with students.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Suggested challenges for students<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Order food in Japanese<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Ask a passer-by for directions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a list of 10 unfamiliar kanji that you see and find out what they mean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modernist_design_at_its_best\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Modern(ist) design at its best<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Architecturally, you couldn\u2019t hope for a more fascinating or diverse city than Tokyo. While it is most closely associated with hyper-modern skyscrapers, the vast metropolis is also home to buildings spawned from the avant-garde Metabolism movement, which emerged in Japan in the mid-20th century. Seminal buildings such as Kenz\u014d Tange\u2019s St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral or Kisho Kurokawa\u2019s Nakagin Capsule Tower make excellent excursions for students studying Art and Design. In terms of product design, Japan\u2019s influence is unparalleled, and students will notice the characteristically minimalistic style of Japanese designers as they travel through the country.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Questions for students<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\">How has Japanese design influenced designers working in the West?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">How does the architecture in Tokyo differ to that in your home town\/city?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">How are modern Japanese aesthetics influenced by Japan\u2019s traditional past?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_pop_culture_paradise\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">A pop culture paradise<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Japan\u2019s popular culture is one of its most significant exports, with Japanese animation (anime), manga (comic books), street style and video games proving hugely popular internationally. Our Cultural Highlights and Business and Technology trips take students to the youth-oriented entertainment centres of Akihabara, Odaiba, Harajuku and Shibuya and allow students to experience this vibrant and sociologically fascinating side of Japanese culture first-hand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Questions for students<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Why do you think manga (comic books) are so much more popular in Japan than they are in other countries?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">What is the significance of kawaii (cuteness) in Japanese culture?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to organise your own\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/trips\/asia\/japan\/\">educational tour to Japan<\/a>? Take a look at our school trips or download our latest brochure below. Or get in contact with one of our specialists today by emailing <a href=\"mailto:info@thelearningadventure.com\">info@thelearningadventure.com<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your school offers a Japanese language course or not, a trip to Japan is a unique opportunity to broaden your students\u2019 horizons. Japanese civilisation dates back thousands of years and the country\u2019s rich history is evident in its arts, architecture and traditions. Japanese people are fiercely proud of their cultural heritage and strive to protect their ancient customs \u2013 many of which we try to incorporate into our fun and educational itineraries. While traditions are observed and respected, Japan is also a country that champions cutting-edge technology and pioneering modern design. 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