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An Introduction to the History and Geography of Japan (3651 words, 6 pages)

Japan is geographically described as having 47 prefectures, with 4 distinct main islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. The distance separating Korea and Kyushu is only 200 km while the distance separating Hokkaido and Sakhalin is only 40 km. The formation of the Japanese civilization is said to have begun ... Read More

A Comparison of Japanese and American Animation (1356 words, 2 pages)

Japanese Vs. American AnimeThesis Statement The American and Japanese animation are good in their own way, but the American Animation is outnumbered in better qualities of Japanese anime.The word for anime has two different meanings, one which is meant as the Japanese version of animation (What Is Anime?). The other ... Read More

An Analysis of Japanese Culture in Galaxy Express 999 by Leiji Matsumoto (634 words, 1 pages)

Galaxy Express 999Galaxy Express 999 is an adventure story with many twists and side-quests to depict the conflict of humans and mecha that is a real concern for Japanese culture. It is noteworthy that in Japan there is much moral debate over the use of transplants because of this phenomenon ... Read More

An Analysis of the Global Warming Topic at Kyoto Summit in Japan (3386 words, 6 pages)

Global Warming Kyoto SummitSince mans humble beginnings as a huntergatherer he has proven himself to be formidable and resilient. It is in mans nature to survive through the conquest of all adversity, whatever form it may take. He has scrambled to the top of the species ladder by constantly keeping ... Read More

A Description of the Japanese Electronics Company, Totsuko (342 words, 1 pages)

In January of 1958, the already well-known and successful Japanese electronics company, Totsuko, adopted Sony as its new corporate name. This new name, Sony, was an original brand name that was originally applied on Totsuko products.Even though Sony is well known for being a leader in audio-visual electronics and information ... Read More

An Analysis of American Companies Attempting To Expand Their Operations Into Japan (1463 words, 3 pages)

Every day there are more American companies attempting to expand their operations into Japan. These companies face a number of critical decisions such as which marketing strategies to use, selecting entry strategies, and numerous operation, financing, and management decisions. Many companies have tried to enter Japans market and have failed. ... Read More

A Representation of Life in the Japanese Quince by John Galsworth (942 words, 2 pages)

Literature is a wonderful form of escape from our daily stresses, but not every book on the shelf should be taken at face value. In John Galsworthys The Japanese Quince, a small ornamental Oriental tree in the heart of a nearby public park plays a powerful role and is an ... Read More

An Analysis of Japanese Canadian History in Obasan by Joy Kogawa (643 words, 3 pages)

The novel starts in the seventies with Naomi a teacher in Northern Alberta finding out that her uncle has died. When Naomi returns home to console her Aunt Obasan, she begins to relive the difficulties of her life. She recounts the struggle against the government and themselves while trying to ... Read More

An Analysis of Japanese-Americans in WWII Era in No-No Boy by John Okada (897 words, 2 pages)

No-No BoyJohn Okada was born in Seattle and attended the University of Washington and Columbia University. Much like other Japanese Americans, he fought for the United States during World War II, and was discharged as a sergeant in 1946. His war experiences formed the basis for his only book, No-No ... Read More

A History of Kokeishi Dolls of Ancient Japan (387 words, 1 pages)

Ancient Art of Japan Kokeishi DollsAncient Art of Japan Kokeishi DollsKokeishi are a simplistic form of wooden dolls found only in the Tohoku area of Japan. The ko of Kokeishi means childand keishi means erasing. These special dolls are surrounded by an air of mystery, as their point of origin ... Read More

An Analysis of President Roosevelt’s Decision to House Japanese Americans in Internment Camps (1674 words, 4 pages)

It prompted America?s entry into World War II. It took citizens by surprise. It grabbed President Franklin D. Roosevelt?s concern. On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. American battleships Arizona, Tennessee, West Virginia, and California were sunk. As a result over 2,400 American soldiers and civilians were killed ... Read More

An Overview of the Battle of Saipan, Japan (649 words, 2 pages)

Battle Of Saipan, JapanDawn came too early for the Japanese soldiers on the island of Saipan on June 15, 1944. Little did they know that within a few short hours, they would be in one of the most important battles of World War II with America. This battle lasted for ... Read More

An Introduction to the Creative Essay on the Topic of Living in Japan (1187 words, 2 pages)

When I lived in Japan and talked with my friends about Americans, I had a strong impression that my friends think the average American is white. Of course they realize that there are many other ethnic groups in the U.S. but they do not realize the true extent of racial ... Read More

An Overview of the Shoguns of Japan (966 words, 2 pages)

The term Shogun means general. Later, it refered to the leader of the Shogunate (Samurai's government). From 1192-1867, the Shogun ruled Japan. The Emperor reigned but did not rule. The Shoguns were a type of warlords that governed providences and states as a type of Japanese check and balance of ... Read More

An Assessment of the Occupation of Japan by the Americans (1686 words, 3 pages)

The occupation of Japan was, from start to finish, an American operation. General Douglans MacArthur, sole supreme commander of the Allied Power was in charge. The Americans had insufficient men to make a military government of Japan possible so t hey decided to act through the existing Japanese gobernment. General ... Read More

A Comparison of the German – Great Britain and United States – Japan Trade Rivalry (982 words, 2 pages)

The German-Great Britain trade rivalry like theU.S.-Japan trade rivalry involved a rising power cutting intothe trade of an already dominant trading power. There wereseveral causes of the German-Great Britain trade rivalryaccording to Hoffman. The first was German's industry's zealin procuring new contracts and expanding markets. They didthis by fulfilling contracts ... Read More

The Atomic Bomb and the Bombing of Japan (1134 words, 2 pages)

The atomic bomb is a powerful, explosive nuclear weapon. It is fueled by the fission of the nuclei of specific amounts of plutonium or uranium, in a chain reaction. The strength of the explosion created by one of these bombs is equal to the strength of an explosion created by ... Read More

A History of the Japan and North Korea in the 1950’s (1077 words, 2 pages)

h2Historyh2In the early 1900's Japan were the military power in Northeast Asia and in 1910 they took possession of Korea and made it one of their colonies. Korea was ruled by Japan for 35 years during which they made much effort into trying to destroy the Korean way of life ... Read More

The Family Traditions, Marriage Customs and Education in Japan (470 words, 1 pages)

The information provided, talks about family traditions, marriage customs, and education in Japan. I think the way marriages are setup in Japan are much different than thus of the United States. Family roles are also very different. In Japan, it is common for newly wed couples to live by themselves ... Read More

Japan’s During and After World War II (461 words, 2 pages)

INTRODUTIONWithout a good history, no nation can ever be considered developed. It is the history that makes or breaks a country. Japans history is very unique. During and after WWII their country was in ruins - literally. All their previous allies had deserted them, they were alone and destroyed by ... Read More

The Evolution of Poetry Syllable in Japan over the Years (451 words, 1 pages)

In Japan, short poems have a long history. The earliest Japanese poetry such as that of the Manyoshu, written in 759 A.D., includes stirring narrative, dramatic and short lyrical poems which scholars believe were originally written as part of the pre-Buddhist or early Shinto ceremonial rituals (Haiku). This anthology includes ... Read More

An Analysis of the Tang Dynasty in the History of Japan (1138 words, 2 pages)

Bureaucrats and aristocrats, the former evident in the government in the Tang dynasty (617-907) and the ladder pronoun in the government of Heian Japan. Both are different in many different aspects, such as within government, government structure, law, economy, and society.A bureaucrat can be defined by the following an appointed ... Read More

The Development of the HDTV or High Definition Television in America and Japan (2065 words, 4 pages)

High Definition Television (HDTV) is quite an example of an international topic that has far reaching effects on the world wide electronics marketplace. HDTV is not simply a new standard for color televisions it is in fact a doorway to becoming the world leader in setting the standards for computer ... Read More

An Overview of the Discrimination Towards Japanese Immigrants in the United States (1956 words, 12 pages)

Japanese immigrants and the following generations had to endurediscrimination, racism, and prejudice from white Americans. Theywere first viewed as economic competition. The JapaneseAmericans were then forced into internment camps simply becauseThe Japanese first began to immigrate to the United Statesin 1868. At first they came in small numbers. US Census ... Read More

An Analysis of Atomic Bomb in Japan (1130 words, 5 pages)

Japan committed what some would consider suicide, when theiraircraft bombed Pearl Harbor.1 Pearl Harbor was the most important day ofWorld War II. This was the first strike towards the US. making them enterthe war. Even though the US. had been involved a little before this. Theattack prompted full entrance of ... Read More

A Discussion on Japanese-Americans, European Jews and African Americans (686 words, 1 pages)

Ever since the beginning of time groups of people have been used or persecuted by other groups who believed to be superior. The three groups being discussed in this paper are the Japanese-Americans, who were sent to internment camps during World War II, the European Jews, who were victims of ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of the Sino-Japanese War (845 words, 4 pages)

During the Sino-Japanese war of 1937, the Kuomintang immediately suffered major military defeats and lost control of eastern China. It was only saved from total hopelessness or defeat by Japan's suicidal decision to attack the United States and invasion of Southeastern Asia. But military rescue from Japan brought no significant ... Read More

An Introduction to the Issue of American Atomic Bombs in Japan (1975 words, 5 pages)

recited by Japanese Emperor in 1945On August 6, 1945 at 815am history was made. The first atomic bomb called "Little Boy" was dropped in Hiroshima, Japan. Again on August 9 a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan. Hundreds of thousands of people died. With hundreds of thousands more injured. ... Read More

A History of the Rule of the Conservative LDP in 1960 Japan (661 words, 1 pages)

In 1960 Japan was ruled by the conservative LDP. Nabuski Kitchie ran the LDP, a man who had been jailed as a war criminal during the occupation. His comeback can be attributed to his pre-war contacts in big business. Kitchie believed to survive Japans economy had to grow. I order ... Read More

Climb the Social Ladder in the Book Japanese by Spring (1104 words, 2 pages)

Every man is wants to climb the social ladder, but to what extent will a man go to change his current environment to reach those goals? In the book Japanese By Spring (Ishmal Reed) working at a local university, Puttbutt exists within an environment where he is unhappy. He leaves ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013