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Japanese studies (or Japanology) is a term generally used to describe the historical and cultural study of Japan. In North America, the academic field is usually referred to as Japanese studies. The term "Japanology" is more often used in Europe.
Japanology is the study of many subjects, including
- Japanese language
- Japanese calligraphy
- Japanese culture
- Japanese divinities
- Japanese history
- Japanese literature
- Japanese art
- Music of Japan
- Manga
- Anime
- Science and technology in Japan
The roots of Japanology begin with the Dutch at Dejima, Nagasaki in the Edo period.
Japanology was encouraged by the Asiatic Society of Japan at Yokohama which was established in 1872.