Japanese

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Morito Institute of Global Higher Education
Lecture Code	8B531301	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本経済入門
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Introduction to the Japanese Economy
Instructor	YAMADA KAORI
Instructor (Katakana)	ヤマダ　カオリ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year,  First Semester,  Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte：ECON A208
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Economics
Eligible Students	This course is intended primarily for special auditing students participating in the Hiroshima University Morito Institute of Global Higher Education Study Abroad Program for Students of the Mongolian
Keywords	Economic Development, Economics, Finance, Currency
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to promote students’ adaptation to contemporary Japanese society by providing them with a broad understanding of Japan’s economy and related general knowledge. Through discussions and exchanges of opinions based on the themes covered in each class, students will deepen their understanding of economic issues and their impact on society.
Class Schedule	lesson1 What Is Economics? lesson2 A Brief History of the Economy and Economic Thought lesson3 Supply and Demand lesson4 The Financial System lesson5 The History of Currency and Monetary Policy lesson6 Markets and Their Functions lesson7 Prices and Economic Policy lesson8 Economic History of Japan I: The Edo and Meiji Periods lesson9 Economic History of Japan II: From the Meiji Period to the End of World War II lesson10 Economic History of Japan III: The Period of Rapid Economic Growth lesson11 Economic History of Japan IV: The Bubble Economy lesson12 Economic History of Japan V: Post-Bubble Japan lesson13 International Trade and Currency lesson14 Contemporary Issues in the Japanese Economy lesson15 Financial Risks and Hedging Finalexam and quizzes will be given.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No textbook required.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, moodle
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Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Advance preparation is not necessarily required. However, students are encouraged to pay attention to daily news and current events and to consider how economic factors are related to events and developments in society.
Requirements	This course is open to international students. Priority in enrollment will be given to students participating in the Hiroshima University Morito Institute of Global Higher Education Study Abroad Program for Students of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology.
Grading Method	Grades will be based on the following criteria: Final Examination (50%), Reflection Quizzes (20%), and Presentations (30%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	What would happen if the financial system as we know it today did not exist? Consider the role that the financial system plays in modern society and how it supports economic activities and everyday life.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.