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AN/CU 338 - Tastes of Tokyo: Food, Culture, and Urban Life

This course explores how food culture in Japan reflects deeper questions of equity, environment, and identity. Through cultural analysis and hands-on experiences, students examine what everyday eating habits reveal about social values, sustainability, and belonging. From seasonal traditions to contemporary food trends, the course highlights the connections between what people eat and how they live.

Course Information

Discipline(s):

Anthropology
Cultural Studies

Term(s) Offered:

Fall
Spring

Credits:

3

Language of instruction:

English

Contact Hours:

45

Prerequisites:

None
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