Japanese Language
The department offers four years of Japanese language instruction--taught by Professors Kagaya, Sakurai, Yamada, and Yamamoto. More advanced courses may also be offered depending on demand and resources. The Japanese Language Program has its own web site with a wealth of information about Japanese at Williams, from courses and faculty to extracurricular activities and program alumni.
Go to the Japanese Language Program Site
Japanese Literature
Professors Bolton and Kagaya also offer a total of one to two courses each semester in Japanese literature, film, or drama. These are taught in English, with readings in English translation, and are open to all interested students.
Prof. Bolton's courses
(on the courses page of his web site)
Prof. Kagaya's courses
(This link searches the online course catalog for "Kagaya" and "JAPN.")
In addition, affiliated faculty teach courses in Japanese art, history, religion, music, and other fields. See the Asian Studies courses page for more details.