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ENGR 365 Global Engineering and Technology<\/h3>\n

co-offered with SM 350 Global Sport and Culture<\/h3>\n

Also in collaboration with JPN 493 Special Topics in Japanese<\/h4>\n

Japan, 2019<\/h3>\n

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ENGR 365 Japan 2019 was led by Dr. Yanjun Yan<\/a>. Note that there was another ENGR 365 session in 2019 led by Dr. Nelson Granda-Marulanda to Costa Rica<\/a>.\u00a0SM 350 was led by Dr. David Tyler<\/a>. Both ENGR 365 Japan and SM 350 courses were offered as a combo class. Read the WCU news article about this trip here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The JPN 493 class was led by professor Soichiro Motohashi, which was separate from the ENGR 365 \/ SM 350 class but along similar travel routes. The instructors had met together many times to plan the trips. Both classes enjoyed several cultural activities together.<\/p>\n

Next year in summer 2020<\/strong>, if you want to visit Japan in a WCU cohort<\/strong>, please contact professor Motohashi<\/strong> at smotohashi@wcu.edu<\/a> or visit him in McKee 131B, to join the JPN 493 course<\/strong> and earn 3 WCU credits. Many of the JPN 493 students will have taken some Japanese language course (and they can come to your aid when needed), but it is not required for you to have any prior knowledge in Japanese language to join JPN 493. What is required in JPN 493 is your curiosity to experience the Japanese culture with an open mind and heart. Update on Mar 3, 2020<\/strong><\/span>: Due to COVID-19, the Japan trip 2020 is cancelled<\/strong>. Student safety is always our number one priority. The world is interconnected, that’s why we cross bridges to understand each other. We will continue our exploration and learning when it is safe to do so in the future. Update on Apr 25, 2020<\/span><\/strong>: Our Japan traveler, Alex Sapp, and his roommates\/friends, are 3D-printing face shields in their apartment during the lock-down<\/a>\u00a0(as reported by the Fox Carolina News) to support our medical staff on the front line. Here is the WCU news<\/a> about it.<\/p>\n

The 2019 ENGR365\/SM350 class left US from everyone’s chosen airport on\u00a0May 15th<\/strong> and met together in Tokyo on May 16th. The trip ended on June 4<\/strong>, 2019\u00a0in Osaka. The class traveled in four areas:\u00a0Tokyo \u2192 Nagoya \/ Toyota \u2192 Hiroshima \u2192 Osaka \/ Kyoto \/ Himeji \/ Kobe \/ Nara<\/strong>. The overall map in Japan is provided below.<\/p>\n

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The companies, factories, universities, museums, and attractions that we visited are marked on four area maps, together with the galleries of some highlights.<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/apa-sugamo-ekimae.html<\/a><\/p>\n

APA Hotel Sugamo Ekimae<\/h2>\n
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170-0002 Tokyo Prefecture, Toshima-ku<\/g>, Sugamo 2-9-7, Japan <\/span> \u2013 Great location – show map <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One of our top picks in Tokyo.<\/g><\/span>Set<\/g> in Tokyo, just a minute walk from JR Sugamo Station’s A4 Exit, APA Hotel Sugamo Ekimae features a public bath and compact yet functional rooms with free WiFi access. Private parking is available at an additional charge. Nearby attractions include Rikugien Garden, a 20-minute walk away.<\/p>\n

Air-conditioned rooms at APA Hotel Sugamo Ekimae comes with an original mattress optimizing weight distribution, a flat-screen TV with BBC World News channel and an electric kettle. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer.<\/p>\n

Free luggage storage and newspaper services are available at the 24-hour front desk. Guests can soak in the open-air bath. Massage treatments and cleaning services are also available at an additional charge.<\/p>\n

Ikebukuro Train Station is a 9-minute ride away on the JR Yamanote Line, while Tokyo Dome City is a 13-minute train ride from the property. Guests can also visit the Ueno Zoo or shop for electronic gadgets at Akihabara, both located a 20-minute drive away. Haneda International Airport can be reached with a 46-minute train ride from the nearby train station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Toshima is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping<\/span>, local food<\/span> and<\/g> convenient public transportation<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We speak your language!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Advanced Technology Exhibition Hall @TEPIA<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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TEPIA disseminates information about innovative technologies developed by Japan’s machinery and information industries and offers people of the chance to directly experience these technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Website:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.tepia.jp\/english\/index.html\"External<\/a><\/p>\n

Category:<\/strong> Manufacturing and infrastructure<\/a><\/p>\n

Region:<\/strong> Kanto<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Advanced Technology Exhibition Hall @TEPIA (Association for Technological Excellence Promoting Innovative Advances)
1st floor of TEPIA, 2-8-44 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061<\/p>\n

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: 4-minute walk from Exit No. 3 of Gaienmae Station<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Admission fee<\/th>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working days and hours<\/th>\nWeekdays: 10:00 am \u2012 6:00 pm Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 am \u2012 5:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Closings<\/th>\nMondays (Open when Monday falls on a holiday, but closed on the following Tuesday.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visitor capacity<\/th>\n20 (per guided tour in English)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time required for a tour<\/th>\nAbout 1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language<\/th>\nEnglish and Japanese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reservation<\/th>\nRequired
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Other conditions<\/th>\n* English Guide Book<\/a>
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https:\/\/www.miraikan.jst.go.jp\/en\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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If you like cars and or Subarus, It is definitely worth checking out. I was in awe<\/g> the whole visit. The STI Dealership and Museum is located at 3-9-6 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo.<\/p>\n

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THE 22B STI \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/h1>\n

The Subaru 22B STI is a widebody WRX STI Impreza coupe that was produced in 1998. Only 400 22Bs were built, and according to Wikipedia<\/g><\/a> all 400 Japanese units sold out in 48 hours. There were also 24 22B STIs made for export markets (16 for the UK, 5 for Australia, & 3 prototypes).<\/p>\n

The 22B is basically a real rally car for the road. It is an awesome and beautiful vehicle. It might just be my #1 dream car. ( Its definitely in my top 3 \ud83d\ude04)<\/p>\n

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