UMBC Asian Studies Council of Majors (ASCOM) will participate in a video exchange collaboration with Whoval, a famous denim manufacturer located in Kurashiki, in Okayama prefecture in Japan. This project may be of interest to those in the Japanese classes at UMBC, as well as those who have an interest in Japanese business culture, or textile production. 

First, to introduce students to the project, our team of officers will present about the process of indigo textile dyeing and the history of Kojima Jeans Street in Kurashiki. Then, through video exchange, we would ask any interested students to create follow up questions in the form of a video (either in Japanese or English) to send to Whoval. Lastly, Whoval’s representatives will send a return video with answers to any questions students may have.

For more information about the event, please contact Jessie Nelson at njess1@umbc.edu

Please note that the two fifth floors in Fine Arts DO NOT connect. Fine Arts 558 South is only accessible via the stairs or elevator closest to the Engineering Building.