Japan Studies Association
"Hokkaido 2024: Diversity, Transformation, Renewal"
Professional Development Workshop held in Hokkaido, Japan
Core Workshop: May 28 - June 4, 2024
Optional Extension June 5-7, 2024
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Sponsored by:
The Japan Studies Association With valued support from: The University of Hawai’i Center for Japanese Studies The University of Kansas Center for East Asian Studies The University of Pennsylvania Center for East Asian Studies Workshop Chair: Lonny Carlile, Associate Professor, Dept. of Asian Studies/Center for Japan Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa |
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“Hokkaido 2024: Diversity, Transformation, Renewal” offers a nuanced understanding of Ainu Society and Culture, and the impact on Hokkaido of the natural environment and historical Japanese expansion.
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"Ainu way of life during the 12 months of the year," a folding screen painted by Byozan Hirasawa; fragment; Hakodate City Museum of Northern People, Hakodate; photo courtesy Maggie Ivanova (JSA)
Themes and Activities
The themes of the Hokkaido Workshop will shed light on aspects of Japanese history, society and culture that tend to be overlooked in conventional understandings by focusing on aspects distinctive to “peripheral” Hokkaido.
Learning from Japan’s indigenous People: Revival, Transmission and Advancement in Today’s World
Activities: Field Trips, Briefings, Mini-Symposium
1: Japan’s Ainu Policies and Local Government Programs: in the Case of Biratori
2: The Saru River Valley Iwor Plan and the Cultural Environment / Cultural Environment
3: Ainu Arts and Crafts in the Biratori Region
4: Conservation and utilization of the river environment from the perspective of Ainu culture
5: Conservation and utilization of the forest environment from the perspective of Ainu culture
6: New relationships between indigenous peoples and museums
<Biratori Town Facilitators> The Biratori Town Ainu Policy Promotion Division and the Biratori Town Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum with cooperation from the Ainu Culture Preservation Office/Ainu Culture Promotion Corporation, etc.
7. JSA is planning a two-day extension June 5 and 6 that explores Hakodate and takes the group to an overnight stay to Matsumae, with its history as a bustling Tokugawa Castle town.
The workshop is completed with the Symposium Part II the afternoon of June 4, a dinner, and the hotel included the night of June 4.
Optional Extension
The optional extension includes two nights June 5 and 6, with check-out June 7. This option is to hold down costs for the core activities of the workshop; to allow faculty who cannot stay longer than the night of June 4 to leave in good standing; and to facilitate a deeper exploration of Hakodate and to travel to Matsumae. The $100 Deposit is regardless of this option which can be decided by March 2024. Costs TBA.
The finalized itinerary will be accessible in January 2024.
The themes of the Hokkaido Workshop will shed light on aspects of Japanese history, society and culture that tend to be overlooked in conventional understandings by focusing on aspects distinctive to “peripheral” Hokkaido.
Learning from Japan’s indigenous People: Revival, Transmission and Advancement in Today’s World
Activities: Field Trips, Briefings, Mini-Symposium
1: Japan’s Ainu Policies and Local Government Programs: in the Case of Biratori
2: The Saru River Valley Iwor Plan and the Cultural Environment / Cultural Environment
3: Ainu Arts and Crafts in the Biratori Region
4: Conservation and utilization of the river environment from the perspective of Ainu culture
5: Conservation and utilization of the forest environment from the perspective of Ainu culture
6: New relationships between indigenous peoples and museums
<Biratori Town Facilitators> The Biratori Town Ainu Policy Promotion Division and the Biratori Town Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum with cooperation from the Ainu Culture Preservation Office/Ainu Culture Promotion Corporation, etc.
7. JSA is planning a two-day extension June 5 and 6 that explores Hakodate and takes the group to an overnight stay to Matsumae, with its history as a bustling Tokugawa Castle town.
The workshop is completed with the Symposium Part II the afternoon of June 4, a dinner, and the hotel included the night of June 4.
Optional Extension
The optional extension includes two nights June 5 and 6, with check-out June 7. This option is to hold down costs for the core activities of the workshop; to allow faculty who cannot stay longer than the night of June 4 to leave in good standing; and to facilitate a deeper exploration of Hakodate and to travel to Matsumae. The $100 Deposit is regardless of this option which can be decided by March 2024. Costs TBA.
The finalized itinerary will be accessible in January 2024.
Costs, Timeline and Funding
JSA is now opening a new selection process for approximately seven (7) additional participants.
Selection criteria for additional workshop acceptance will include factors based on a statement of interest, CV, and one recommendation. Note that JSA’s Mission is to expand and strengthen interest and understanding of Japan.
Due dates for Applications for Faculty beyond the JSA-Japan Foundation group. Early bird decisions due by December 20, Second round of applications considered by January 25, and monthly until all spots are filled.
Payments: To reserve their place in the workshop, selected participants are required to pay a $100 deposit within one month of acceptance. Rolling admissions after that date. We will also establish a waiting list. The $1800 Registration fee will be due in two payments with the last payment due in March 2024.
- Costs: Workshop participants will be responsible for their international airfare, for local transportation to the workshop hotel May 28 near the New Chitose Airport; and from Hakodate Airport (HKD) or rail to the south; and for most lunches and dinners.
The registration fee from the night of May 28 through night of June 4 is currently estimated at $1,800. It includes accommodation with full breakfast; chartered bus, museum entrance fees, speakers, local guides, and some group meals. The optional extension of two days is TBA.
Faculty who completed JSA’s Hokkaido Virtual Japan Foundation Project 2021-2022 have been invited and accepted for 2024. These faculty have looked forward to this Capstone event since Covid postponed the workshop in 2020! JSA is now asking this group for a $100 Deposit to hold their place. Deposits will help JSA meet unexpected increases in costs and/or provide participants extra meals, etc.! JSA Membership fee for 2024 is included.
JSA is now opening a new selection process for approximately seven (7) additional participants.
Selection criteria for additional workshop acceptance will include factors based on a statement of interest, CV, and one recommendation. Note that JSA’s Mission is to expand and strengthen interest and understanding of Japan.
- Current College faculty who can use new materials in their courses will be given priority.
- Demonstrated past interest in Japan or Hokkaido Workshop themes is required.. Faculty who are not Japan or East Asian specialists are encouraged to apply.
- JSA looks for Interest in strengthening its network of faculty by participating in future JSA conferences; in-person workshops, or virtual events; and/or other outreach activities.
Due dates for Applications for Faculty beyond the JSA-Japan Foundation group. Early bird decisions due by December 20, Second round of applications considered by January 25, and monthly until all spots are filled.
Payments: To reserve their place in the workshop, selected participants are required to pay a $100 deposit within one month of acceptance. Rolling admissions after that date. We will also establish a waiting list. The $1800 Registration fee will be due in two payments with the last payment due in March 2024.
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Left: Clay figurines, Jomon Era, photo fragment. Right: "Journal of Travels to Ezochi" (1861) by Takeshiro Matsuura, drawing fragment; Hokkaido Museum. Top page: Ainu clothing aesthetics, flint bag, photo fragment, Hakodate City Museum of Northern People; photo courtesy Maggie Ivanova (JSA)