History of Japan

American and Japanese Schooling Japan and America, over 6,000 miles apart have quite a few differences in their public school systems. Each country’s cultural values are represented in the classroom every day, and students are so used to it they might not even be aware. Comparing the two school systems, it’s clear that the schools are designed to create a specific kind of citizen after their education. Japan seeks to create respectful youth, that will later work hard for their country. The…

were once great ideas. Rather than enumerating all of those examples, I'll simply remark that Sony's compeers actually believe the bunkum they're always mouthing. That's because these classes of wanton flag burners are idealistic, have no sense of history or human nature, and they think that what they're doing will improve the world one of these days. In reality, of course, Sony has compiled an impressive list of grievances against me. Not only are all of these grievances completely fictitious,…

In Japan one of the most commonly practiced religions is Buddhism It was imported to the country via the mainland of China and Korea in the 6th century. Since there are various types of Buddhism and within each there are different types of customs as well as beliefs. However, the major traditional customs of Buddhism include meditation, Buddhist worship, honouring the Buddha and the Sacred Mandala. Meditation in Buddhism is done with aim of calming one’s mind so that they can become more aware…

Sarin gas being on those trains. Who had committed such a despicable act? It would not be long before police officials would figure out who. While Aum Shinrikyo also attempted attacks with botulin toxin and anthrax spores, they have an extensive history with the use of sarin gas. Aum Shinrikyo facilities were raided by law enforcement where high-end chemical producing equipment was seized, cult members drove a converted truck into…

implementing its own ideas. The ideas that were spread during this time were a result of a cultural diffusion, which led to Japan developing their own writing system during the Nara period near 700 A.D. Both countries’ poetry continues show much of this development and growth. As a result of using the Chinese language system, two distinct types of literature formed: one being native to Japan, the other called kanbum which involves Chinese literary elements. Still, having drawn influences from…

of Kokoda had a significant impact in the war on the Pacific and Australia, ruining but yet building civilisations and making history within countries. Events in the pacific war in late 1941 and early 1942 of Japans conquer and determination to take of the Pacific; led to the July 1942, Kokoda jungle war in Papa New Guinea. For the first two years of the Pacific war Japan fought against Brittan allied with the United States and also had the upper hand. During 1941 Japanese forces quickly and…

The Rise of Japan Before World War II Before and during World War II, Japan had a slogan that said, “to die for the Emperor is to live forever,” (“Voices of Many,” par. 4). This was one of many philosophies that pushed the Japanese people to go to war to fight for their country. With the mass of soldiers that Japan accumulated before World War II, it was able to conquer more land. This push made Japan a bigger political power, but it also made Japan a bigger target, eventually helping it to…

Today we have this story for you about cars-- American cars. And like most stories about American cars lately, it 's more tragedy than comedy, though there is some comedy in there, too. It 's the story of a factory in California that captures pretty much everything that 's gone wrong in the American car business in the last 30 years. And at the heart of the story is the question, why are American cars still not as good as foreign cars? Come with me for just a half minute to the Detroit Auto…

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The Greek War of Independence led Greece to become an independent state from the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) in 1830. However, after the separation, the country underwent economic difficulties and government corruption. Though Greece has made great strides in reforming their political institutions and combating corruption in the last 185 years, there are still clear signs that problems are very much prevalent in today’s society. On the other hand, the northern European country Denmark greatly…