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Another pillar in line with the work program at “Mochizuki off-campus program” is field study. With the aim to feel Japanese culture, like life in a regional area and traditional performing arts, it includes programs of the “Mochizuki country tour” and “interacting with people in the local area.”
In Kita Tateshina, where “Kasuga Villa” is located, there used to be many post-towns along former Nakasendo road, including “Mochizuki stage-town,” and “Motai stage-town.” There are things that still remind us of the old times in the present day. In addition, Mochizuki is a village with a lot of atmosphere, and houses with thatched roofs, paddy fields with paths, stone figures of travelers’ guardian deities are scattered in the area.
The village could be called the home of Japan. Students cultivate the Japanese spirit through visiting the countryside filled with a Japanese atmosphere.
Furthermore, with the cooperation of the people in the local area, students experience folk culture, such as singing the folk song, “Mochizuki Kouta (a Japanese ballad accompanied by the shamisen)” which was passed down from the old days, “Nawanae,” making ropes from straws, and making ceramics, in building relationships with the people in the area. Other programs include, catching trout by hand, cooking rice for lunch in a messtin in groups. |
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