Japanology Plus: 4x23
Anthropomorphism
In any Japanese city, you’ll see countless signs and posters featuring anthropomorphic characters. This preference seems closely entwined with culture and the national character. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is anthropomorphism. Our expert guest, Professor Sadashige Aoki of Hosei University, has analyzed the social impact of anthropomorphism and writes on “character culture.” In Plus One, do Japanese and foreigners view characters differently?
4 - 1Japanophiles: Carine Lafitte Jan. 05, 2017
4 - 2Noh Theater Jan. 26, 2017
4 - 3Moving Services Feb. 02, 2017
4 - 4Okinawan Karate Feb. 09, 2017
4 - 5Sleep Feb. 16, 2017
4 - 6Tokyo Rail Network Feb. 23, 2017
4 - 7Denim Mar. 02, 2017
4 - 8Japanophiles: Randy Channell Soei Mar. 09, 2017
4 - 9Japanophiles: Zoe Vincent Mar. 30, 2017
4 - 10Buddhist Altars Apr. 04, 2017
4 - 11Driving Schools Apr. 12, 2017
4 - 12Curry Apr. 19, 2017
4 - 13Cafes May. 02, 2017
4 - 14Japanophiles: Yoram Ofer May. 23, 2017
4 - 15School Lunch Jun. 06, 2017
4 - 16Capsule Toys Jun. 20, 2017
4 - 17Buses Jun. 27, 2017
4 - 18Traditional Music Jul. 04, 2017
4 - 19Traditional Music in Modern Life Jul. 11, 2017
4 - 20Japanophiles: Nsenda Lukumwena Jul. 18, 2017
4 - 21Urban Renewal Aug. 01, 2017
4 - 22Fireworks Aug. 15, 2017
4 - 23Anthropomorphism Aug. 22, 2017
4 - 242D Characters - Origins and Evolution Aug. 29, 2017
4 - 25Children and Sports Sep. 05, 2017
4 - 26Amusement Parks Sep. 12, 2017
4 - 27Japanophiles: Tyler Lynch Sep. 26, 2017
4 - 28Particle Physics Research Oct. 03, 2017
4 - 29Shrine Duties Oct. 17, 2017
4 - 30Special Rescue Teams Oct. 24, 2017
4 - 31The Wonders of Air Travel Oct. 31, 2017
4 - 32Japanophiles: Fernando Lopez Nov. 21, 2017
4 - 33Changing Perceptions of Cars Nov. 28, 2017
4 - 34The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 1) Dec. 12, 2017
4 - 35The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (Part 2) Dec. 19, 2017