Online courses for adult education and recurrent education. Regional Academia Research and Practice Organization (Kanagawa Prefecture)
2025 Online Lecture: "The Role of Archaeology in Kamakura Studies"
Kamakura was the center of the eastern provinces during the Middle Ages. The ruins and artifacts unearthed during excavations are essential materials for clarifying the history of this area. We will unravel the urban landscape of medieval Kamakura based on the results of past surveys and recent research, and see what we can learn from the results that are accumulating every day.
The lecturer will be Shunichi Furuta, deacon of Jokomyoji Temple.
He is currently a part-time lecturer in the Department of Cultural Properties, Faculty of Culture, Tsurumi University, and in the Department of History and Folklore, Faculty of Global Japanese Studies, Kanagawa University.
[The role of archaeology in Kamakura studies ]
◆Date: Fall semester 2025
◆Course field: History and culture
◆Lecture title:
"The Role of Archaeology in Kamakura Studies"
◆Target audience: General public
◆Format: Online course
Date and time: November 1st (Saturday) 7pm - 9:10pm
・November 8th (Sat) 19 :00-21:10
(There will be a break along the way)
Number of lectures: 4
◆ Capacity: 90 people per session (first come, first served)
◆ Course fee: ¥4,400 (4 sessions per person)
◆How to apply: Pre-register using the application form on this website
*If you are unable to attend on the above dates and times,
Follow-up broadcast at a later date at your preferred time
You can watch it.
Part 1: Kamakura Archaeology and Ruins 1
Saturday, November 1st
7pm to 8pm
What role does archaeology play in an era when many written historical documents remain? We will introduce the survey methods and examples of their use at excavation sites in Kamakura, along with famous ruins such as Eifuku-ji Temple and Kencho-ji Temple.
Part 2: Kamakura Archaeology and Ruins 2
Saturday, November 1st
8:10 PM to 9:10 PM
Following on from the first installment, we will be introducing famous ruins such as the remains of Hojo Yoshitoki's Hokkedo Hall and the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
Part 3: Kamakura Archaeology and Artifacts
Saturday, November 8th
7pm to 8pm
We will introduce aspects of the lives and beliefs of people at that time through artifacts excavated from Kamakura ruins.
Part 4: Kamakura Archaeology and Artifacts
Saturday, November 8th
8:10 PM to 9:10 PM
Excavation sites are usually not open to the public, so we will introduce how to view archaeological objects such as stone towers that remain above ground.
[Instructor introduction]
Mr. Shunichi Kotato
Steward of Jokomyoji Temple, part-time lecturer at the Department of Cultural Properties, Faculty of Culture, Tsurumi University, part-time lecturer at the Department of History and Folklore, Faculty of Global Japanese Studies, Kanagawa University, director of the Kamakura Archaeological Institute
Instructor's comments
We will strive to provide detailed explanations, so we look forward to receiving applications from people who are interested in excavation research into the medieval Kamakura period.
* Once your application is complete, a "Confirmation of Application" email will be automatically sent to the email address you provided, so please make sure you enter the email address correctly. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder and contact us at the address listed below.
◆Contact: Regional Academia Research and Practice Organization Tel: 050-3479-1511 E-mail: academia@civ-academia.org
◆How to watch the course: After the application deadline, we will send you an email with the Zoom connection URL, so please access it from there.
[Notes]
(1) This is an online course. Please prepare a PC, smartphone, or tablet device and use a Wi-Fi environment.
(2) This course is only available to those who have applied in advance. Participants will be notified of the URL for viewing the video by the day before each course.
(3) Please note that the application period and deadlines vary for each course.
(4) Personal information provided through your application will be managed appropriately and will not be used for any purpose other than this public lecture, nor will it be provided or disclosed to any third party.