Undergraduate

Students who want to major in archaeology can take introductory classes on archaeology in their first year, and then join to the course of History and Archaeology from their second year. In addition to lectures and small group seminars where you learn about the prehistoric and protohistoric periods of the Japanese Archipelago, you will learn about basic archaeological methods and theories and can get training in practical methods and skills for archaeology by taking hands-on sessions. You will also have opportunities to take part in fieldwork to acquire a sound knowledge of archaeological field techniques. In the final year, students are required to write a dissertation in order to foster the ability to conduct original independent research.

Graduate

As our staff covers a wide range of topics and fields in archaeology from practical techniques to various archaeological theories, you will receive well rounded teaching and training in our graduate program. You can acquire the skills required to conduct archaeological fieldwork by taking part in excavations and laboratory work. You receive a desk in the office for graduate students of archaeology on the same floor as the faculty offices and seminar rooms. Our friendly and intimate environment is one of the perks of our education system, which also provides you with convenient access to archaeology books and computers, as well as frequent communication with your academic advisor.

Our staff can supervise research that falls within or is related to the following themes:

• Prehistory of the Japanese Archipelago (Jomon period) and surrounding areas
• Protohistoric period of Japanese Archipelago (Yayoi and Kofun period) and surrounding areas
• Comparative archaeology
• GIS and spatial analysis in archaeology
• Evolutionary archaeology
• Cognitive archaeology
• Gender archaeology

Please contact us for more information if you are planning to enter our graduate course.