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Upcoming Online Seminar on Japanese Language Education

Taisho University, located in Toshima, Tokyo, is set to host an engaging online seminar titled "Considering the Future of High School Japanese Language Education" on January 31, 2026. This initiative, spearheaded by the university's library, aims to gather educators and stakeholders involved in high school education to discuss the evolving landscape of Japanese language education.

The seminar is part of a broader effort to create a learning community that provides diverse educational opportunities for students, high school learners, and local residents. The current discussion focuses on the latest high school curriculum guidelines and how these changes will shape the teaching of the Japanese language moving forward.

As the development of new curriculum guidelines accelerates, this seminar will emphasize the essential role that Japanese language education plays in nurturing language competencies among high school students. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage in discussions centered around key themes like inquiry-based learning, reading, student agency, generative AI, and well-being. Various stakeholders, including representatives from government ministries, high schools, and universities, will contribute to defining the future direction of high school Japanese language education.

Event Details

• - Date: January 31, 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• - Format: Online event
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Organizer: Taisho University Library
• - Co-organizer: Future of Japanese Language Education Research Group
• - Supported by: Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education
• - Target Audience: High school Japanese language teachers, principals, vice-principals, educational committee supervisors, textbook publishing staff, and anyone interested in the course
• - Registration: Please sign up via the following link or QR code: Registration Form

For those interested in attending, it is crucial to note that this seminar not only addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by educators but also aligns with the goals of fostering collaboration and innovative teaching practices in Japanese language education.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the event, please reach out to the Taisho University Library:

• - Website: Taisho University Library
• - Phone: 03-5394-3028
• - Email: [email protected]

Featured Speakers

The seminar will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers:

• - Coordinator: Kunihiro Koda (Professor, Waseda University)
• - Panelists:

- Sayako Koizuki (Curriculum Investigator, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
- Jiro Sato (Teacher, Kanagawa Prefectural Kawakawa High School)
- Satoshi Kasahara (Teacher, Seibu Gakuen Bunri Junior and Senior High School)
- Tatsuya Inai (Professor and Library Director, Taisho University)

About Taisho University

Founded in 1926, Taisho University operates under the collaborative spirit of four Buddhist sects: Tendai, Shingon, Jodo, and Jishu. The university embodies its founding philosophy of