Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15974:IR18‐GE302 Foreign Relations of Japan (R) § 15975:RUIR-3618 Foreign Relations of Japan(R) § 15976:IR-FS302 Foreign Relations of Japan (R) 2022 Fall Tue3 College　Of　International　Relations YABUNAKA MITOJI 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS201

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course will be carried out in English.
Review the Japanese foreign policy,and will discuss the problems and challenges that Japan are faced with, including its relations with China、North Korea, Russia, and the United States under Biden Administration.
Based upon 40years diplomatic career, study together the real diplomacy.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students would deepen the understanding of the real foreign policy of Japan with critical mind.

To achieve the above; examine the past cases of Japanese foreign policies,
then, examine the current challenges of Japanese diplomacy, and finally explore the best policies in meeting with those challenges.

学生は日本の外交政策の実態を批判的精神をもって、しっかりと理解する。このため、
1.過去の日本外交のケーススタデイを行う。
2.次に現在日本外交が直面する課題を吟味する。
3.その上で、日本外交の直面する課題について、あるべき政策を探求する。

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1〜3

Overview of Japan's Foreign Policy

Starting from the visit of Commodore Perry, review the history of the Japanese foreign relations, including various wars, post WWⅡ, and today's problems

4

Japan-U.S. Alliance Under the Biden Administration

Study Japan U.S. Alliance, its history and the role today.
What is the framework of the security alliance?
Review the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, and examine those challenges under the Biden Administration

5〜6

Japan-China relations: Cooperation or confrontation

Against the background of tough US-China relations, examine the overall relations of Japan and China today including East China Sea and Senkaku Islands. Then explore future relations of the two countries. Taiwan related issues will be also examined.

7

Japan-ROK relations

Review the Japan-ROK relations including Takeshima and other history related sensitive issues like war-time workers problem and comfort women's problem.
Then, explore the future relations of the two countries.

8

North Korea: its nuclear development

Japan and North Korea relations, and SixParty Talks.
North Korea's nuclear problem, missile and abduction problems are to be examined

9

Asean and India/ natural partners

Explore ways for advancing further the relations between Japan and Asean countries,as well as India

10

Japan and Russia Relations : on Peace Treaty

Examine the relationship between Japan and Russia, and explore the possible solution of the Northern Territorial issue.
Is it possible to resolve the territorial problems and conclude Peace Treaty with Russia?

11

External economic relations(CPTPP,ODA and other economic issues)

Study and develop ideas on the economic issues, including the CPTPP and RCEP related issue, and ODA

12

Middle East

Study the problems in the Middle East, including the Iranian issues involving the nuclear development.

13

Climate change and energy issues

Study climate change and energy issues, and explore Japan's choice

14〜15

Presentaion of the views by each student on the major issues of
the Japanese foreign policy

Select issues that Japanaese foreign policy is faced with and present own
views by each student

Class Format

[BCP Level 1 or 2]
- More than half the total number of classes are to be conducted face-to-face. The remaining classes are to be conducted web-based.
- The format of the web-based classes [live-streaming or on-demand] will be announced on the manaba+R course page.
- Contact information of the course instructor will be provided on the manaba+R course page before the first class.
- The first class will be conducted entirely web-based since the number of students registered for the first class is not yet fixed.
- If the BCP Level is changed to 3 or higher during the semester, all classes are to be conducted web-based (face-to-face classes will not be conducted).
- When a student is unable to attend face-to-face classes due to any of the following conditions, web-based classes will be provided. Students who fall under this category should notify their instructor by the first class.

[Conditions for web-based follow-up]
<1> Students who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill if infected, such as those with underlying conditions or chronic illness (*).
<2> Students living with a family member who is at high risk of becoming seriously ill if infected, such as those with underlying conditions or chronic illness (*).
<3> Students who are unable to enter Japan due to international travel restrictions.
(*) If the student has an underlying condition defined by the government, such as respiratory
disease, diabetes, heart failure, etc.

[BCP Level 3 or 4]
- In principle, all classes are to be conducted web-based. The format of the web-based classes will be announced on the manaba+R course page.
- Face-to-face classes may be resumed if the BCP Level is changed to 2 or lower during the semester.

※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “Measures to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).”
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475

Recommendations for Private Study

Prepare and study in advance of the class discussion topics so that one can participate the discussion actively, and could contribute to the class.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Report is intended to check the understanding of the class lecture
Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Participation in the class with active attitude is the most important element.
Presentation by each student will be carried out on selected issue.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Each student is expected to participate in the class debate, and one must comprehend issues, and speak out one's own views. Class participation will consist of 40% of the grade, and other 60% will be graded based upon the performance of the presentation.

Enjoy debate and class discussion!

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Diplomatic Bluebook Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Check the chapter of the period taht will be covered in the coming class

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
The Diplomatic History of Postwar Japan Makoto Iokibe Routledge

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

New York Times articles on key diplomatic issues

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Talk with Students

Other Comments

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