Discussion Class Topics
- Friday the 24th of March -
(12pm)
- Japan offering money to relocate -
The Japanese government is providing financial incentives for families to relocate to rural areas in order to address depopulation issues. This initiative offers various benefits, including lower living costs and potentially revitalized communities. However, relocating to rural areas also poses challenges, such as cultural differences and a lack of job opportunities. It remains to be seen how effective this program will be in revitalizing Japan's rural areas.
Let's discuss this.
- Friday the 24th of March -
(8pm)
- Japan-South Korea relations -
Tensions between Japan and South Korea have been ongoing for several years, stemming from historical issues dating back to Japan's colonial rule of Korea from 1910 to 1945.
Recently, there has been a dispute over compensation for Korean laborers who were forced to work in Japanese factories during World War II. In 2018, South Korea's Supreme Court ordered Japanese companies to pay compensation to these workers, which led to a deterioration in bilateral relations.
In addition to historical issues, there have also been disputes over trade and security issues. In 2019, Japan imposed export restrictions on key materials used in South Korea's high-tech industry, which prompted a boycott of Japanese goods in South Korea.
Despite these tensions, there have been some efforts to improve relations between the two countries.
Let's discuss this!
- Sunday the 26th of March -
- Mystery topic -
Your instructor will introduce the topic at the beginning of class.