Beginning June 17, a delegation of faculty and students from the Master’s Program in Japan Studies embarked on a five-day field study in the Kansai region of Japan. Led by Professor Shih-Hui Li and Assistant Professor Tadahiro Ishihara, the group engaged in academic exchanges with Japan’s top-tier universities, including Osaka University, Kyoto University, and Ritsumeikan University. The itinerary also featured special visits to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition and the Art Research Center (ARC) at Ritsumeikan University.