7-2. Seminar Subjects
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The college of Sustainability and Tourism (ST) has established “Graduation Project” and “Capstone” to summarize students’ learning outcomes as a culmination of their 4 years of learning.
In “Graduation Project,” students aim to write a deliverable in the form of an undergraduate thesis or activity report. In “Capstone,” students take on the challenge of solving problems faced by companies and organizations.
232023 Curriculum
- Students who enrolled as new (1st year) students in AY 2023 or later.
Contents
3rd Year Seminars - “Major Seminar”
ST students are registered for “Major Seminar” in their 3rd year. In small-group classes students set their research topic and create a graduation thesis proposal to prepare for “Graduation Project” or “Capstone” which will be taken in their 4th year.
After reviewing the literature, students will choose their own research topics and complete their graduation thesis proposal.
Students will also refine their research topic and research and analysis methods, and work to collect data based on their research topic in preparation for “Graduation Project” or “Capstone.”
Major Seminar [Grade Evaluation]
Letter Grade (A+, A, B, C, F)
- Registered by the university based on a preliminary screening.
4th Year Seminar
This course aims to have students make the most of the knowledge and techniques they have gained up through their third year to work on their undergraduate thesis or problem solving as a culmination of their 4 years of study.
(1) [Research Seminar] [Graduation Project]
Students spend a year researching a topic they are interested in, and complete their theses or activity reports in the second half of the year. In this course, in the first half of their 4th year, students take “Research Seminar” (2 credits), and in the second half of the year they take “Graduation Project” (4 credits).
[Grade Evaluation]
Research Seminar: P (Pass) or F (Fail)
Graduation Project: Letter Grade (A+, A, B, C, F)
(2) Capstone
Under the guidance of their course instructor, students conduct surveys and research on actual issues given by organizations such as companies and local governments, or on topics set by faculty members after considering those organizations. Making use of the knowledge, methodology, and social experience they have gained through their 4 years of study to propose solutions by themselves.
[Grade Evaluation]
Letter Grade (A+, A, B, C, F)
| 4th Semester | 5th Semester | 6th Semester | 7th Semester | 8th Semester | ||||
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| New Application | ▶ | Major Seminar | ▶ | Major Seminar | ▶ | Research Seminar | ▶ | Graduation Project* (Graduation Report) |
| 2 Credits | 2 Credits | 2 Credits | 4 Credits | |||||
| Letter Grade (A+, A, B, C, F) |
Letter Grade (A+, A, B, C, F) |
Pass / Fail (P / F) |
Letter Grade (A+, A, B, C, F) |
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| Registered by University | Registered by University | Registered by University | Registered by University | |||||
| Capstone* | ||||||||
| 2 Credits | ||||||||
| Letter Grade (A+, A, B, C, F) |
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| Registered by Student |
- *Must earn credit for one of these.
4th-8th Semester Seminar Flowchart by Student Enrollment Status
Participation in student exchange programs, leaves of absence, accelerated graduation, etc. may affect the timing of seminar course enrollment and application procedures. To assist students in understanding these differences, a comprehensive flowchart outlining the seminar process from the 4th through 8th semesters has been prepared for each student by enrollment status (regular students, exchange students, students on leaves of absence, and accelerated graduation students). Please refer to this flowchart when confirming procedures related to seminar applications, course registration, and returning from study abroad or a leave of absence.
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4th-8th Semester Seminar Flowchart by Student Enrollment Status *Will be published between mid and late October. |
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2027 Spring Semester Application
(3rd and 4th year seminars)
| Overview Instruction Video | Video |
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| Recruitment Information | Recruitment Information (PDF) |
| Seminar Booklet | Seminar Booklet (PDF) |
| Syllabus |
Seminar Course Syllabus
*The day of the week and class period shown in Spring 2027 syllabus are not yet finalized and may be subject to change. |
| Seminar List | Seminar List |
| Classes Requiring Pre-Interviews | * In some cases, an interview with a faculty member is required prior to applying for a seminar. Please check here for the availability of the pre-interview. |
| Application Schedule |
Consultation Available Period: Thu, October 8 - Fri, October 30, 2026, 16:30 (JST)
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| Application URL | The application URL will be available at a later date. |
| Application URL for Changing Seminars |
This URL is only for students currently in their 5th and 6th semesters.
Please note that there is no guarantee you will be able to switch seminars. |
| FAQ | |
| Regarding Graduation Products |
Regarding Graduation Products *For the items listed below, please refer to "Regarding Graduation Products".
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Screening Result for AY 2026 Fall Semester
Graduation Thesis/Activity Report
How to submit in Spring 2026
| Submission Period |
10:00 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ～16:30 on Monday, July 13, 2026 (JST) |
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| Submission Method |
Submissions must be made online (to Moodle). |
| Submission Manual | |
| Format |
Minimum 15,000 Japanese characters or 6,500 English words |
