Cultural Diversity in Japanese Anime

What is this project about?

Embrace wonderful cultural diversity in the world by exploring various expressions in Japanese anime, modified from the original ones according to traditions and distinctive traits in other countries than Japan. Objectives: 1. Reaffirm the importance of uniqueness in our own cultures 2. Understand differences that lie among different cultures 3. Feel empathy in the cultural differences

Age group: 13-15, 16-18, 18+
Project Duration: 4 weeks
Language: Beginner

Learning Outcomes

Recognize cultural diversity that lies among us
Understand and embrace amazing differences in traditions and customs that people in other countries cherish

Evaluate

Skills to develop

Intercultural Communication

Collaboration

Digital Literacy

Global Awareness

Project Timeline

Week 1

Presentation

Phase:Presentation & Dissemination

Step1: Learn what cultural differences are. Read two webpages : https://www.unesco.org/en/diversity-cultural-expression , https://young.scot/get-informed/what-is-cultural-diversity/
Step2: Make and post a short video (up to 30-second duration) to express why understanding cultural diversity is important for you.
Step3: Make slides that showcase unique backgrounds that are seen in JAPANESE anime and at the same time root in your own country (i.e.) Bleeding in a Japanese original anime modified to sweating in the viesion for your country.) Think how important these traits are to you.
Step4: Meet and discuss online via Zoom at 8:40-9:40 p.m. either on July 11 or 18, Japan time GMT+9.

✨Meeting Agenda✨
Second Cultural Diversity in Japanese Anime meeting on July 18
Duration: 1 hour
Goal: To learn diverse cultural traits rooted in different countries in pop culture
⏰ 0:00 – 0:03
Welcome
Explain the agenda
⏰ 0:04 – 0:53
Each country makes a presentation (No more than 7 min for each school)
*Teachers and students will briefly introduce themselves before their presentation
*Order to present:
  ①Tr. Vathsala, Malaysia
②Tr. Burcin, Turkey
  ③Tr. Nasim, Bangladesh
  ④Tr. Anil, Nepal
⑤Tr. Dedi, Indonesia
⑥Tr. Bechir, Tunisia
⑦Tr. Noriko, Japan
⏰ 0:54– 0:59
Discussion
Reflect on the meeting
⏰ 1:00
Closing

✨Meeting Agenda✨
First Cultural Diversity in Japanese Anime meeting on July 11
Duration: 1 hour
Goal: To learn diverse cultural traits rooted in different countries in pop culture
⏰ 0:00 – 0:03
Welcome
Explain the agenda
⏰ 0:04 – 0:44
Each country makes a presentation (about 10 min for each school)
*Teachers and students will briefly introduce themselves before their presentation
*Order to present:
    ①Tr. Nasim, Bangladesh
　②Tr. Jhansi, India
    ③Tr. Ayyapparaj, India
    ④Tr. Ayesha, Sri Lanka
　⑤Tr. Noriko, Japan
⏰ 0:45– 0:57
Discussion
Reflect on the meeting
⏰ 0:58 – 1:00
Closing

Week 1

Presentation

Phase:Presentation & Dissemination

Step1: Learn what cultural differences are. Read two webpages : https://www.unesco.org/en/diversity-cultural-expression , https://young.scot/get-informed/what-is-cultural-diversity/
Step2: Make and post a short video (up to 30-second duration) to express why understanding cultural diversity is important for you.
Step3: Make slides that showcase unique backgrounds that are seen in JAPANESE anime and at the same time root in your own country (i.e.) Bleeding in a Japanese original anime modified to sweating in the viesion for your country.) Think how important these traits are to you.
Step4: Meet and discuss online via Zoom at 8:40-9:40 p.m. either on July 11 or 18, Japan time GMT+9.

What participants say

5.0

6 Reviews

Md. Nasim Mia

Bangladesh

Ayyapparaj Mani

India

Ayesha Rafeek

Sri Lanka

Jhansi Ravikumar

India

Vathsala Nayer Vailathan

Malaysia

Noriko Matsubara

Japan

All the students did such deep researches!! They opened up the audience's eyes so wide to how different but close we are. Anime really made us feel united this time❤