Webinars & Presentations
Modern Japan Emerges: Tradition in Transition – Tea, Samurai, and Gardens in Japan’s 19th Century
Join us for a special 2-hour online seminar with Professor Morgan Pitelka as he examines how Japan’s cultural traditions evolved during the transformative 19th century. Through the lenses of tea culture, the samurai, and garden design, Professor Pitelka will explore how these practices balanced the preservation of heritage with the adaptations required by rapid modernization.
This program offers rich historical and cultural insights for K–12 educators in history, art, literature, and cultural studies, providing globally relevant content and classroom-ready ideas.