Here are some syllabi of past courses. Some of these (History 2653, History 1623) are certain to be offered in the future; others may well be. In these cases, specific assignments and lecture or discussion topics may well change.
Historiography of Modern Japan (History 2653)
Twentieth Century Japan (History 1623)
Imperial Japan and the United States
Understanding the Other: The History of Modern Japan (First year seminar)