What is Japan Fest?
What is Japan Fest?
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Japan Fest is a one-week celebration of Japanese culture that will be held at Saddleback College the week of October 6th. This year's theme is the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Come join our students, faculty, staff and community for our third annual event! For more information or to find out how to get involved, contact the organizer.
LIST OF EVENTS
LIST OF EVENTS
World War II Film Festival
World War II Film Festival
We kick off Japan Fest with a film series exploring various aspects of World War II. All movies will be shown in CC 212. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
MONDAY - Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
MONDAY - Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
Monday 10/6 12:00-2:00 pm in CC 212
Filmed almost entirely in Japanese, this film explores the Battle of Iwo Jima, a critical battle and crucial turning point of World War II. Sushi and tempura lunch provided.
TUESDAY - Grave of Fireflies (1988)
TUESDAY - Grave of Fireflies (1988)
Tuesday 10/7 9:00-10:15 am in CC 212
This anime from the world renowned Studio Ghibli explores the story of two children trying to survive in the last days of World War II. Breakfast provided.
WEDNESDAY - Documentary on Japanese Internment
WEDNESDAY - Documentary on Japanese Internment
Wednesday 10/8 10:30-11:45 am in CC 212
We will watch two short documentaries on Japanese internment in the United States during World War II. Breakfast provided.
Free admission to all events. Restricted to Saddleback College and IVC students, faculty, staff and SOCCCD affiliates. Contact organizer for more information and requests.
Origami Workshop
Origami Workshop
Wednesday October 8th, 12:00-2:00 pm in CC 212
For this year's theme of peace, artist Chiho Harazaki will lead a workshop on how to make origami, focusing on origami cranes, for a 1,000 paper crane art exhibition. Students are welcome to stay for the full two hours or come and go as needed. Look for our origami stations around campus! Open to Saddleback College and IVC students, faculty, staff and SOCCCD affiliates. Contact organizer for more information. View the artist's website.
Library Exhibit
Library Exhibit
Saddleback Library - Week of October 6th
Artifacts from World War II will be on display in the library during the week of Japan Fest.
Open to Saddleback College and IVC students, faculty, staff and SOCCCD affiliates. Contact organizer for more information.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
Saddleback College will be offering the following classes in 2025-2026:
Saddleback College will be offering the following classes in 2025-2026:
HIST 78 – HISTORY OF JAPAN
HIST 78 – HISTORY OF JAPAN
Starts 8/18. Saddleback College class, fully online, full-semester course. Zero textbook cost course – view the syllabus or click on this link and scroll down to register This class is offered every fall semester.
History 78 is a survey of Japan’s history from the emergence of the earliest societies to the present. Topics include agriculture, religion, philosophy, relations with other Asian countries and the West, the samurai tradition, capitalism, industrialization, anime, manga, sports and art. In addition, this course will help you develop the skills necessary to write a thoughtful, well-argued research paper. Class assignments will include writing parts of what will become your final paper.
HIST 72 - HISTORY OF CHINA
HIST 72 - HISTORY OF CHINA
Starts 1/20. Saddleback College class, fully online, full-semester course. Zero textbook cost course – view the syllabus or click on this link and scroll down to register
History 72 is a survey of the history of China from the emergence of the earliest societies to the present. We will focus on the rise of rice-based agriculture, religion, philosophy, relations with different ethnic groups, the dynastic system, contact with the West, industrialization, the establishment of the Communist state, and the transition to a capitalist economy.
This course will also help you develop the skills necessary to write a thoughtful, well-argued research paper. Class assignments will include writing the various parts of what will ultimately become your final paper.
LEARN ABOUT THE GENPEI WAR
LEARN ABOUT THE GENPEI WAR
Visit Saddleback College History faculty member Daniele Boleili's award-winning History on Fire podcast with a special episode on the Genpei War- the war that ended direct imperial rule in Japan and paved the way for samurai rule.
Funding for this event provided by ASG.
Funding for this event provided by ASG.
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