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Shunya Yoshimi
The history of postwar Tokyo reveals an essential feature of the modern city, i.e. the city as a place of visualities. In postwar Tokyo, countless gazes fell upon others; gazes from and upon Americans and the Emperor, gazes going up skyscrapers or rushing aggressively through the cityscape, and gazes twining and wriggling among classes, genders, and ethnic groups in downtown Tokyo. In Part 2, we will focus on the geopolitics of these gazes in modern Tokyo. What kinds of gazes fell upon the war orphans, the poor, and the marginalized groups in Tokyo? How did students themselves, who represented the vast accumulation of knowledge in Tokyo, perform in front of these gazes? Moreover, how did cinema or television shows, as media for these gazes, implicate the whole city? In answering these questions, we will identify the geopolitics historically involved in the practice of “visualizing postwar Tokyo.”
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The history of postwar Tokyo reveals an essential feature of the modern city, i.e. the city as a place of visualities. In postwar Tokyo, countless gazes fell upon others; gazes from and upon Americans and the Emperor, gazes going up skyscrapers or rushing aggressively through the cityscape, and gazes twining and wriggling among classes, genders, and ethnic groups in downtown Tokyo. In Part 2, we will focus on the geopolitics of these gazes in modern Tokyo. What kinds of gazes fell upon the war orphans, the poor, and the marginalized groups in Tokyo? How did students themselves, who represented the vast accumulation of knowledge in Tokyo, perform in front of these gazes? Moreover, how did cinema or television shows, as media for these gazes, implicate the whole city? In answering these questions, we will identify the geopolitics historically involved in the practice of “visualizing postwar Tokyo.”
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The history of postwar Tokyo reveals an essential feature of the modern city, i.e. the city as a place of visualities. In postwar Tokyo, countless gazes fell upon others; gazes from and upon Americans and the Emperor, gazes going up skyscrapers or rushing aggressively through the cityscape, and gazes twining and wriggling among classes, genders, and ethnic groups in downtown Tokyo. In Part 2, we will focus on the geopolitics of these gazes in modern Tokyo. What kinds of gazes fell upon the war orphans, the poor, and the marginalized groups in Tokyo? How did students themselves, who represented the vast accumulation of knowledge in Tokyo, perform in front of these gazes? Moreover, how did cinema or television shows, as media for these gazes, implicate the whole city? In answering these questions, we will identify the geopolitics historically involved in the practice of “visualizing postwar Tokyo.”
What you'll learn
- The way of the dynamic exchange of gazes in postwar Tokyo from different perspectives
- How technologies for visualizing were developed and accepted by people in Tokyo
- The research on the poor and the margins of urban society with the sociological theories behind them
- The transformation of Tokyo as the city of students
- “Visualizing” in cities and “postwar” in Japan
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Learning objectives
- The way of the dynamic exchange of gazes in postwar tokyo from different perspectives
- How technologies for visualizing were developed and accepted by people in tokyo
- The research on the poor and the margins of urban society with the sociological theories behind them
- The transformation of tokyo as the city of students
- “visualizing” in cities and “postwar” in japan
- The way of the dynamic exchange of gazes in postwar tokyo from different perspectives
- How technologies for visualizing were developed and accepted by people in tokyo
- The research on the poor and the margins of urban society with the sociological theories behind them
- The transformation of tokyo as the city of students
- “visualizing” in cities and “postwar” in japan
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Examines gazes in urban settings and how visualizations emerged portraying Tokyo in the postwar period
Delves into the geopolitical aspects of visualities in Tokyo, focusing on gazes directed at marginalized groups
Taught by instructors recognized for their expertise in visualizing postwar Tokyo and urban studies
Provides insights into the development and reception of technologies for visualizing urban environments
Explores the transformation of Tokyo into a city of students and their role in shaping visualities
May require prior knowledge of sociological theories and research methods for full comprehension
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Activities
Be better prepared
before
your course. Deepen your understanding
during
and
after
it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered
in Visualizing Postwar Tokyo, Part 2 with these
activities:
Review visual representation
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Reviewing the visual representation skill you already have will enhance your understanding of visualities in postwar Tokyo.
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Go through your own photos and videos to identify the different types of visual representation that you use.
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Think about the different ways that you can use visual representation to communicate your ideas.
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Experiment with different visual representation techniques to see what works best for you.
Practice sketching architectural perspectives
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Enhance sketching skills and improve spatial understanding through perspective drawing exercises.
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Learn basic perspective drawing techniques
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Practice sketching architectural structures from various perspectives
Review high school level geometry
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Polish high school geometry skills to improve understanding of architectural visualization throughout the course.
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Geometry
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Revise basic terminology, formulas, and theorems
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Practice solving geometry problems
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Exploring Tokyo's Urban Landscape
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Taking one or more of these excursions will supplement the course's materials by providing a firsthand perspective on Tokyo's urban landscape.
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Urban Planning
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Choose a guided tour or walking route
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Explore the urban landscape
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Take notes or make sketches of what you see
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Reflect on your experience
Explore online tutorials on architectural rendering
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Deepen understanding of architectural visualization techniques by exploring online tutorials.
Show steps
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Identify online tutorials on architectural rendering
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Follow the tutorials to learn new techniques
Tokyo Visual Histories
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Organizing a collection of resources will help you grasp the diverse perspectives and methods of studying the history of Tokyo through its visualities.
Browse courses on
Visual History
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Create a list of possible sources
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Curate a collection of images, videos, texts
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Write short descriptions for each item in your collection
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Organize your collection into categories or themes
Create a 3D model of a building
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Gain practical experience in architectural visualization by starting a project that involves creating a 3D model of a building.
Show steps
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Choose a building to model
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Gather reference materials
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Create a 3D model using software
Visualizing Tokyo's Margins
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Creating a creative project or presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the ways in which the poor and marginalized have been represented and visualized in Tokyo.
Browse courses on
Sociology
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Choose a topic or theme related to the poor and marginalized in Tokyo
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Research your topic
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Develop a creative concept
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Create your project
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Present your project to others and get feedback
Review visual representation
Show steps
Reviewing the visual representation skill you already have will enhance your understanding of visualities in postwar Tokyo.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Go through your own photos and videos to identify the different types of visual representation that you use.
- Think about the different ways that you can use visual representation to communicate your ideas.
- Experiment with different visual representation techniques to see what works best for you.
Practice sketching architectural perspectives
Show steps
Enhance sketching skills and improve spatial understanding through perspective drawing exercises.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Learn basic perspective drawing techniques
- Practice sketching architectural structures from various perspectives
Review high school level geometry
Show steps
Polish high school geometry skills to improve understanding of architectural visualization throughout the course.
Browse courses on
Geometry
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Revise basic terminology, formulas, and theorems
- Practice solving geometry problems
Five other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all eight activities
Exploring Tokyo's Urban Landscape
Show steps
Taking one or more of these excursions will supplement the course's materials by providing a firsthand perspective on Tokyo's urban landscape.
Browse courses on
Urban Planning
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Choose a guided tour or walking route
- Explore the urban landscape
- Take notes or make sketches of what you see
- Reflect on your experience
Explore online tutorials on architectural rendering
Show steps
Deepen understanding of architectural visualization techniques by exploring online tutorials.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify online tutorials on architectural rendering
- Follow the tutorials to learn new techniques
Tokyo Visual Histories
Show steps
Organizing a collection of resources will help you grasp the diverse perspectives and methods of studying the history of Tokyo through its visualities.
Browse courses on
Visual History
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Create a list of possible sources
- Curate a collection of images, videos, texts
- Write short descriptions for each item in your collection
- Organize your collection into categories or themes
Create a 3D model of a building
Show steps
Gain practical experience in architectural visualization by starting a project that involves creating a 3D model of a building.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Choose a building to model
- Gather reference materials
- Create a 3D model using software
Visualizing Tokyo's Margins
Show steps
Creating a creative project or presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the ways in which the poor and marginalized have been represented and visualized in Tokyo.
Browse courses on
Sociology
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Choose a topic or theme related to the poor and marginalized in Tokyo
- Research your topic
- Develop a creative concept
- Create your project
- Present your project to others and get feedback
Career center
Learners who complete Visualizing Postwar Tokyo, Part 2 will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Data Scientist
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist collects, analyzes, and interprets data to solve problems. This course may be useful to a Data Scientist because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and making decisions about how to use data to solve problems.
Doctor
Doctor
A Doctor treats patients with illnesses and injuries. This course may be useful to a Doctor because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and making decisions about how to treat patients.
Computer Scientist
Computer Scientist
A Computer Scientist designs, develops, and maintains software and hardware systems. This course may be useful to a Computer Scientist because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and making decisions about how to design, develop, and maintain the city's technology infrastructure.
Social Worker
Social Worker
A Social Worker helps people in need. This course may be useful to a Social Worker because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and making decisions about how to help people in need.
Museum curator
Museum curator
A Museum Curator oversees the collection and display of artifacts in a museum. This course may be useful to a Museum Curator because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for curating exhibits on the city's history.
Politician
Politician
A Politician runs for office and makes decisions that affect the public. This course may be useful to a Politician because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and making decisions about its future.
Engineer
Engineer
An Engineer designs, builds, and maintains machines, structures, and systems. This course may be useful to an Engineer because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and making decisions about how to design, build, and maintain the city's infrastructure.
Teacher
Teacher
A Teacher educates students in a variety of subjects. This course may be useful to a Teacher because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for teaching students about the city's past and present.
Nonprofit Manager
Nonprofit Manager
A Nonprofit Manager oversees the operations of a nonprofit organization. This course may be useful to a Nonprofit Manager because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and making decisions about the organization's future.
Lawyer
Lawyer
A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters. This course may be useful to a Lawyer because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and making decisions about how to represent clients.
Historian
Historian
A Historian researches and writes about the past. This course may be useful to a Historian because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present.
Journalist
Journalist
A Journalist reports on current events. This course may be useful to a Journalist because it provides a deep dive into the history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present and reporting on its future.
Sociologist
Sociologist
A Sociologist studies society and social behavior. This course may be useful to a Sociologist because it provides a deep dive into the social history of postwar Tokyo, which can be helpful for understanding the city's present.
Architect
Architect
An Architect designs and supervises the construction of buildings. This course may be useful to an Architect because it helps build a foundation in the history of Tokyo, which can be helpful when designing buildings that fit into the city's historical context.
Urban Planner
Urban Planner
An Urban Planner develops plans for the use of land in cities and towns. This course may be useful to an Urban Planner because it helps build a foundation in the history of Tokyo, which can be helpful when planning for the city's future.
For more career information including salaries, visit:
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Reading list
We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Visualizing Postwar Tokyo, Part 2.
Analyzes the role of cities in Japan's postwar reconstruction and development, with a focus on Tokyo. Explores the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the city's transformation.
Analyzes the political and social transformation of Japan during the American occupation after World War II. Provides insights into the political context of the course's topics.
Examines the experiences of Japanese women in the aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki through their literature. Provides insights into the gendered dimensions of the war and its impact on Japanese society.
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Provides a cultural history of Tokyo, tracing its development from a fishing village to a global metropolis. Useful for understanding the historical context of the course's topics.
Examines the impact of the Cold War on Japan's foreign policy, economy, and society. Provides insights into the global context of the course's topics.
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Analyzes the transformation of family life in Japan after World War II, exploring the impact of economic development, social change, and government policies. Provides insights into the social context of the course's topics.
Offers a comprehensive overview of Tokyo's cultural attractions, including museums, temples, shrines, and performance venues. Useful for understanding the cultural context of the course's topics.
Provides an overview of the Japanese economy during the interwar period, including the impact of the Great Depression and the rise of militarism. Provides background knowledge for understanding the economic context of the course's topics.
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Effort
2 to 3 hours per week for 6 weeks
Level
Intermediate
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Institution
The University of Tokyo
Instructor
Shunya Yoshimi
Language
English
Transcript
English
This course belongs to a
collection
called
Visualizing Japan. It's comprised of two courses:
- Visualizing Postwar Tokyo, Part 1
- Visualizing Postwar Tokyo, Part 2 (viewing)
Good to know
Examines gazes in urban settings and how visualizations emerged portraying Tokyo in the postwar period
Delves into the geopolitical aspects of visualities in Tokyo, focusing on gazes directed at marginalized groups
Taught by instructors recognized for their expertise in visualizing postwar Tokyo and urban studies
Provides insights into the development and reception of technologies for visualizing urban environments
Explores the transformation of Tokyo into a city of students and their role in shaping visualities
May require prior knowledge of sociological theories and research methods for full comprehension
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