Term 2017

Introduction Human beings were able to increase their population and sustain different types of environmental surroundings due to utilizing their unique capabilities which distinguishes them from other animals, their intellectual…

Manatsu Kosaka 1M151074-8 Fieldwork in Okinawa: Iriomote Island Last year, my dear friend Ingrid often excitedly told me her class about Environment and Culture in which she had the opportunity to go all the…

自然とともに生きていく 「自然とともに生きていく」 日本　－　葉山帆月 ０．はじめに…

Melting into the Environment Ayako Fukuda During the course of this class, we were able to obtain fieldwork opportunities in Kamakura, Kanagawa, as well as Iriomote Island, Okinawa. During these fieldwork opportunities, we examined…

Talia_Final Reflection

Traditional Knowledge Our reflection on the field work in Okinawa. Ayako, Cheryl, Hirono, Manatsu, Talia, Vanessa Traditional Knowledge Video

Thinking About The Environment Through Culture: Iriomote Fieldwork Report By Sahana Kuuru Koubou (Studio Kuuru, Iriomote) where we experienced the creation of Okinawan handicrafts Introduction & Thesis Statement…

1) What do you think are the differences between those who live on Iriomote Island and those on the mainland? Jihyun: "Akiko Kinsei san trusts nature and people live according to what they're giving and don't fix their problems with…

Here are some relevant themes and interview questions our group members have prepared in order to conduct fieldwork on Iriomote island and learn from local residents: Topic 1: What is located upstream and how does it affect the…