apan is known for straddling the line between tradition and innovation. On this trip, you'll see history reflected in various ancient temples and shrines and Buddhist and Shinto ceremonies, while contemporary architectural masterpieces remind you of Japan's place in the modern world. River cruises through Tokyo, sight-seeing excursions in Matsue, walking tours of Hiroshima, and visits to local food markets in Kyoto will reveal the many sides of Japan. Expert guides, including Smith professor Don Robinson, who has written at length about the framing of the Japanese constitution, will leave you with a comprehensive understanding of this complex culture.
Don Robinson, Charles N. Clark Professor Emeritus of Government and co-editor of The Constitution of Japan: A Documentary History of its Framing and Adoption, 1945-1947 and Partners for Democracy: Creating the New Japanese State Under MacArthur
apan is known for straddling the line between tradition and innovation. On this trip, you'll see history reflected in various ancient temples and shrines and Buddhist and Shinto ceremonies, while contemporary architectural masterpieces remind you of Japan's place in the modern world. River cruises through Tokyo, sight-seeing excursions in Matsue, walking tours of Hiroshima, and visits to local food markets in Kyoto will reveal the many sides of Japan. Expert guides, including Smith professor Don Robinson, who has written at length about the framing of the Japanese constitution, will leave you with a comprehensive understanding of this complex culture.
