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An Argument Against the Use of Atomic Bomb in Defeating the Japanese (550 words, 1 pages)

There has been a long standing debate on why the atomic bomb was used to defeat Japan. The threat of Russian advancement in Europe and in Asia was enough to worry the top officials in the United States and British governments. Wherever the Russians moved through they took for themselves. ... Read More

Japanese Anime and the Language Barrier (2421 words, 4 pages)

I first should bring up the point that Anime is a foreign entity imported from another country, and in order to view it in it's purest form, it must be viewed in it's native language Japanese. This isn't just applicable to Japanese animation, but any foreign film. The barrier is ... Read More

A History of the Kamakura Period in Japan (2094 words, 3 pages)

The Kamakura period (1186 - 1333) is heralded by the location of political power in Kamakura, located about 28 miles southwest of modern-day Tokyo. The Imperial court gave recognition to the de facto rule of Minamoto Yoritomo by conferring on him the title shogun after he defeated the Taira family ... Read More

An Overview of Japan’s Economy (614 words, 1 pages)

Japan has been in a recession for quite some time and has failed to recover. Price deflation, a high public debt, a loss of political leadership, and a weak U.S. economy not taking in exports, Japan's economy looks to be in trouble. The success of Japan's economy in past years ... Read More

Internment of Japanese Americans -the Strongest Example of Minority Injustice in the U.S. (765 words, 1 pages)

One of the original arguments for adding a Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution was that it was needed to protect individuals and minority groups from a potential tyranny of the majority. Whether it was the European Americans, AfricanAmericans, Native Americans, or the Japanese Americans the Bill of ... Read More

An Introduction of the Japanese Series to the American Television (811 words, 1 pages)

Just a little more than year ago a Japanese series has incorporated itself into American television, and has taken the entire U.S. by storm. By now you should know what im talking about, if not were have you been. "Pokemon" a show about a young boy named Ash, and his ... Read More

The United States of America and Its Cruelty towards the Japanese-Americans during and after World War Two in No-No Boy, a Novel by John Okada (1520 words, 5 pages)

Who are you? In today's society people face every day situations that beg the question. As Americans, we are unable to claim that we stand for one culture or ethnicity as a whole. In fact, we claim the complete defiance. Many people are torn between worlds- America versus their motherland. ... Read More

An Analysis of Atomic Bomb in Japan (1313 words, 2 pages)

The Atomic Bomb 1 The atomic bomb was used mainly in W.W.II and in Japan. It was a useful and very destructive war tool. It took years of scientific work for many men to create this war bomb.There were two presidents mainly involved in the processes of making and using ... Read More

An Analysis of Giant Spider Crab of Japan Dwarfs (624 words, 1 pages)

The giant spider crab of Japan dwarfs all other crustaceans, with a record span of eleven feet between outstretched claws. Spider crabs get their name from their likeness to a spider. They have rounded bodies that are covered with stubby projections (tubercles) and long spindly legs. Rarely seen, large adult ... Read More

An Analysis of the Conflict between America and Japan during the Second World War (2369 words, 4 pages)

Every act of war directed to the indiscriminate destruction of whole cities or vast areas with their inhabitants is a crime against God and man. Catechism of the Catholic Church. Since June 1940 tension had been mounting between America and Japan. The Axis Power, Germany and Italy, made strides into ... Read More

An Examination of the United States of America’s Necessity for the Use of the Atomic Bomb on Japan (1173 words, 4 pages)

Atomic Bomb Necessary .... Was it Necessary? August 6th, 1945, 70,000 lives were ended in a matter of seconds. The United States had dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. Today many argue over whether or not the US should have taken such a drastic measure. Was it ... Read More

The Impact of Violence During the WWI, Hitler’s Rulling, and the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Japan (897 words, 1 pages)

Throughout this course, there were many eras as well as events that were dissected and examined, resulting in great findings about the history of the world. One specific theme that seemed to be recurrent in many events and time periods is that of war and violence. This was seen through ... Read More

A Overview of Japan Surprise Attack in Pearl Harbor (1134 words, 2 pages)

U.S.S. Arizona Memorial December 7th, 1941, was the opening of World War 2, in the Pacific arena. In 1931, Japan invaded China's northern parts and then in 1937, Japan announced a full invasion of China. The United States couldn't just stand by and let Japan take over Asia's parts, so ... Read More

Traveling to Tokyo, Japan (1293 words, 5 pages)

Trip to Tokyo, Japan Trip to Tokyo, Japan Purpose of Trip I will be traveling to Tokyo, Japan for six months on a business trip. I will be traveling with five other members of my organization at Lucent Technologies to assist Lucent- Japan in their process of developing and implementing ... Read More

An Overview of the Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (379 words, 1 pages)

Phil 106 The tea ceremony, one of the rituals in Japan brought to them by the Zen Buddhism. The tea ceremony is the art of making tea. Tea is prepared in simple rooms, with simple instruments but is hard to master the technique of making tea. The Zen Buddhists dedicate ... Read More

An Analysis of the Authoritarian Rule Over the Japanese and Chinese Citizens in the 20th Century (871 words, 2 pages)

Authoritarian Rule Over the Japanese and Chinese Citizens in the 20th Century The books "Patriotism" by Yukio Mishima and "Sofia Petrovna" by Lydia Chukovskaya, show its audience how loyal, dedicated, and sometimes ignorant the people of China and Japan were in the 1930's. The authoritarian nationalist regime gave little freedom ... Read More

A Glimpse at the Japan-American Trade War (1186 words, 4 pages)

The Japan-American Trade War For years after the end of the second world war, the Japanese suffered from an inferiority complex. This was the result of the American aid to Japan which helped to rebuild their country. Soon the Japanese started producing goods, small stuff at first, like junky toys ... Read More

An Evaluation of the Japanese Internment in Canada (779 words, 2 pages)

The Japanese Internment Throughout history, Canada has relatively been a supporter of multiculturalism. In the past Canada has had very few racial conflict, although there has been one incident which has had quite a controversial effect about human rights violations and discrimination. This thorn in Canada's side is the Japanese ... Read More

A Review of the Book, Russia Against Japan 1905-05 by J.N. Westwood (1889 words, 3 pages)

Russia Against Japan A Review of J.N. Westwoods Book on the war When I first picked up J.N. Westwoods book about the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05), I had very little knowledge of the conflict. I remember studying it briefly in high school, but as I recall, it was only mentioned for ... Read More

An Analysis of Population Redistributions Based on Ethnicity with the Focus on the Japanese Internment Camps in the United States and the Crisis in the Former Yugoslavia (3976 words, 6 pages)

Population redistributions based on ethnicity have defused intense rivalries in the recent past, and could be a solution to the internal ethnic crises for nations such as the former Yugoslavia. Currently described by the media as "ethnic cleansing", Population redistributions have been the focus of much controversy throughout U.S. and ... Read More

The Mythological Tale of the Creation of Japanese Islands (359 words, 1 pages)

Before the heavens and the earth, everything was chaos. Out of nothing came the heavens. This was the Plain of high heaven and the heaven that gave birth to three deities, which were called Ame-no-Minaka-Nushi-no-Mikoto, Takami-Musubi-no-Mikoto and Kammi-Musubi-no-Mikoto. While this was going on, gods were sprouting up from the earth ... Read More

An Analysis of the Role of Samurai in Japanese Society (1439 words, 2 pages)

Before a coherent analysis of Musui's Story can be presented it is essential that the role of the samurai in Japanese society is understood. It is also imperative to understand that the samurai, as a class of warriors, emerged from a Japan that was in a state of constant civil ... Read More

An Overview of the Country of Japan, Government, Geography, Climate, and Economy (918 words, 2 pages)

Japan is a modern, thriving democracy, yet it retained a long and esteemed imperial tradition. Japan is a rich country, ranking first among major industrial nations in per capita gross national product, but many of its people are crowded into inadequate housing lacking such basic facilities such as indoor plumbing. ... Read More

A Discussion and Description of the Dark and Serious Theatre of the 1960’s in Japan and the Lighter, Fluffy Theatre of the 1990’s (2688 words, 4 pages)

Essay Question How do we equate the dark and serious theatre of the 1960s in Japan with the lighter, fluffy theatre of the 1990s? Is this a fair description of both theatres? Are they part of the same movement? Are they simply a mirror to contemporary Japanese society? Shogeki-Jo, the ... Read More

The Struggles of the Japanese Americans in the United States During World War II (2446 words, 4 pages)

The period during World War II was no doubt a time of great panic in America. The United States home front was one filled with change and hysteria. Among questions of rationing, a possible war in America, and nuclear warfare, spies and treasonous activity was also one of great concern. ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in the Financial Systems Between the United Kingdom or the United States and of Germany and Japan (2005 words, 9 pages)

There are many varied forms of financial systems, however many countries have financial systems which are similar and may be grouped, and in turn, compared to financial systems in other countries. One such example is the free market based financial system in Anglo-Saxon countries, such as the United Kingdom, or ... Read More

The Financial Scandals of Japan and the Use of Strategic Risk Management to Achieve Success (1982 words, 4 pages)

A Current Look at Japans Financial and Political Risk A global company faces a number of different types of risks-economic, legal, political, and competitive. The nature and severity of such risks are not the same for all countries. A global company is in a position to manage such risks effectively ... Read More

A Business Analysis of the Market Share, Strategy, and Possible Alternatives of America Online Company’s Expansion into Japan (1800 words, 4 pages)

INTRODUCTION Quantum computer service was founded the 24th of May 1985, in United States and was originally providing an online service, the "Q-Link" for one of the first computer "The Commodore". In October 1989, AOL service launched for Macintosh and Apple II and in 1991 Quantum Computer services adopted a ... Read More

An Educational Visit at the Japanese-American National Museum in Little Tokyo (770 words, 1 pages)

The museum I visited was the Japanese-American National Museum in Little Tokyo. I kind of excited when I visited the Japanese-American National Museum because it was my first time to go to museum. I felt that Japanese-American Museum was really exquisite in its presentation. Overall, this museum was very interesting ... Read More

Social Division in Life in Traditional Japan, a Book by Charles Dunn (520 words, 1 pages)

Charles Dunn's book Everyday Life in Traditional Japan is extremely detailed in every aspect of Tokugawa Japan. It portrays Japanese society as divided by social classes, but also I think it was this particular division that made Japan the cohesive nation that it was. Dunn also portrays how each class ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013