This course aims to develop professional/academic Japanese communication skills through studying the topic “Energy, Environment, and New Technologies of Japan.” We will specifically focus on the energy and energy-related environmental issues that Japan has been experiencing since 2011. The subtopics to be discussed include the energy challenges and related policies that Japan has been implementing; the arguments on the use of nuclear power taking place since the Fukushima disaster; the deregulation of electric power that started in April, 2016 and the impact it has on the society; and the new technologies for sustainable energy sources and green environments as a solution to the problems, We study and analyze these issues through extensive reading/listening to authentic resources such as newspaper articles, magazines, online articles, TV programs, etc. Studies of advanced grammar, strategic reading and writing, and professional presentation skills are integrated in the course work.