Japanese studies and Intercultural cohesion

Japan proceeded with modernization on the model of the West. Therefore, Japanese people were concerned about how they were viewed by the West. As Japan's economic power grew, foreign countries' interest in Japan increased. However, as the Japanese economy entered a period of stagnation, foreign interest in Japan declined, leading to a decline in Japanese studies. On the other hand, Japanese subculture became popular among foreigners. As a result, more and more people are interested in Japanese culture. In addition, the number of Japanese learners and shortterm international students who want to experience Japanese culture has increased. Japanese universities are expected to meet the needs of international students who want to learn Japanese culture.
However, the theory of Japanese culture should not overemphasize its uniqueness. It is necessary to have a global perspective that includes Asia and grasp Japanese culture relatively. In Japanese studies, an international perspective of " intercultural cohesion " is important.