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Reflection of Early 20th Century's Japanese Society and Culture: Perspective of Bengali Women Lopamudra Malek Assistant Professor, Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. E-mail: lopamudra.jsc@du.ac.bd Abstract The world knows Japan was secluded for consecutive 200 years during Edo Period, and after that, the renowned Meiji era started in 1868. Before this Meiji restoration, Commodore Matthew Culbreath Perry did several expeditions to Japan, and he wrote a book namely Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan Performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the Command of Commodore M.C. Perry, [...]

Compound Verbs in Japanese and Bengali with a focus on the Compound Maker Verb Sudip Singha PhD Scholar (Submitted), Department of Japanese,Bhasha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, India. Email:sdpsingha8@gmail.com Abstract A compound verb is a common linguistic feature prevailing in two Asian languages, Bengali and Japanese, in an enormous amount and frequently used. Its usage is more frequent in Indo Aryan languages than in the south Indian languages. A compound verb is a linguistic phenomenon in which more than one verb combines to serve a combined lexical meaning. Primarily, the combined meaning derives from the lexical meaning of the first component (first verb). [...]

Teaching Passive Voice of Japanese to Sri Lankan Learners Preethi Dinusha Pinnaduwa Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka; Vice Principal,Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya, Nugegoda. E-mail: pinnaduwap@yahoo.com Abstract This article aims at analysing the difficulties in teaching Japanese passive voice to Sri Lankan learners in secondary schools and private institutes in two districts of Sri Lanka. It also shows the difficulties in teaching the Passive Voice of Japanese and better methods to reduce the difficulties. Based on this, a questionnaire was provided, and an interview was held among 20 Japanese language teachers as convenience sampling to collect data and [...]

Origins of the Universe in Shintoism: An Ancient Religion of Japan Md. Abu Taher Assistant Professor, Department of World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Email:mataher@du.ac.bd Abstract Almost all religions have ideas and beliefs about the origin of the universe. Some religious traditions, such as Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) and Buddhism, see the universe as eternal, without beginning or end. The first books of the Bible contain an account of the creation of the universe, which some Christian faiths hold to be allegorical, and others regard as an expression of literal fact. Other religious traditions have other views, but [...]

Paradoxes in Zen Buddhism and Zen Koan: Its Relevance and Spiritual Significance Ravi Kumar Assistant Professor, Doon University, Dehradun. E-mail: ravikjnu@gmail.com Abstract Zen Buddhism has developed into a unique form of religion in Japan and has influenced its culture, people and society to a large extent. Rinzai Zen emphasises solving a Koan and practising Zazen under the guidance of a master for inner awakening, which helps to know the ultimate truth of life. Koan also helps solve the mysteries of life, which is full of paradoxes and unwanted happenings. This paper aims to analyse some of the Zen koans [...]

New Religious Movements: New Panorama of Japanese Religion Mohammad Jahangir Alam* Abdus Samad** * Associate Professor & Chair, World Religions and Culture, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. E-mail: mja77@du.ac.bd ** Japanese Language Instructor, Daffodil Japan It, E-mail: samadrony31@gmail.com Abstract New religions have been especially appealing to people in a rapidly changing society. Conservative and traditional moral values are often articulated in such a changing society. In a changing Japanese society, conservative and traditional moral values are often articulated; modes of hopes, understanding and meaning are provided; meaningful teaching and promises of salvation for people are offered. It should be [...]

SHIKOKU: Japan's Authentic Buddhist Pilgrimage Circuit Him Lal Ghimire Professor/Founder at REHDON College (Affiliated with Tribhuvan University), Nepal; Visiting fellow, Japan Foundation at Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture, Nanzan University, Nagoya and International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken), Kyoto; Tourism Expert/Writer/Planner and Editorial Board Member, the GAZE Journal of Tourism and Hospitality. E-mail: himghimire@gmail.com Abstract Cultures and heritages are any country's unique properties, attractions, and identities. Cultures and heritages hold great importance for communities around the world. The history of modern tourism is not as old as pilgrimage tourism- the oldest concept or original art of travelling. [...]

A Study on the Iconographical similarity between the Gods and Goddesses of Hindus and Buddhists of Japan: A Case Study Mayna Talukdar Associate Professor, Department of Sanskrit, University of Dhaka., Bangladesh. Email: drmaynatd@gmail.com Abstract The current paper illustrates the visual resemblances between the god and goddess depicted by the Hindus and Buddhists throughout Japan. Although Buddhism travelled through China and Korea to reach Japan and not directly from India, a prominent and lasting influence can still be seen on Japanese life and culture. The Ṛigvedic divinities, either atmospheric or celestial deities, were later restructured in the Brahmanical literature and [...]

‘Takaukibori’ Technique in Makuzu Kôzan’s Ceramic Art: Transformation of Traditional Japanese Aesthetics of Meiji Era Dilruba Sharmin Assistant Professor, Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Email:dsharmin.jsc@du.ac.bd Abstract This paper examines the transformation of pottery art during Meiji Japan by discussing a unique technique called ‘Takaukibori’ created by Makuzu Kôzan, an official potter of the Japanese Imperial householdAgency. The ceramic art of the Meiji era was the turning point of Japanese individualism, and this paper will discuss one of the examples of that creation with other classifications. Makuzu Kôzan was a Kyoto native who started his early [...]

A Necessary Challenge: Japanese Response to China’s Economic Rise and America’s Retreat Ziyu He* Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 3700 O St. NW, Washington, DC, USA. E-mail zh133@georgetown.edu Abstract Dependent on China economically and reliant on the US for national security, Japan has frequently been portrayed as a waning economic power squeezed between two major powers with few policy options, save from cautiously striking for a balance in between. From this perspective, growing competition and even confrontation between China and the US exacerbate Japan’s dilemma, increasing the risk of Tokyo’s China policy, be it leaning [...]