Japan

throughout the book to get the main idea across to the audience. He informs the audience of his one-sided viewpoint of how Japan should be; one example where he…

The Japanese key value is harmony and uses it as a guideline for the family and business settings as well as in society. Japanese children are taught in preschool to act harmoniously and cooperatively with others. They also value teamwork, politeness, personal responsibility, and the hierarchy. The Japanese is group-oriented society and they value non-verbal communication more than spoken words. Children are taught and raised not to be independent but rather to work together. They trust…

Japan is heavily influenced by Confucian ideals and the society's traditional ideals are of heavily based on the Confucian principle that "men are superior to women." Although some parts of the world have begun to to progress beyond these stereotypical view on gender roles, Japan is still highly traditional. It is the norm in Japan to expect the men to be the primary breadwinner of the household, who supports the family…

Compare and Contrast between Chinese and Japanese in the colour word "green" Introduction This essay will be discussed in these aspects: (1) differences and similarities between Chinese and Japanese in colour word "green (青)" according to authoritative dictionaries; (2) factors lead to the differences. Additionally, the colour word “green” in this essay refers to “Qing” in Chinese and “Ao/ Sei (あお/ せい)” in Japanese, both of which share the same…

Since coming to Japan, my most rewarding experience by far has been the time spent with my host family. From the first moment I came to the decision to study abroad, living with a Japanese host family was always what I wanted to do. Through decided to stay in Japan during this summer, I had a precious chance to become a member of a Japanese family, study Japanese and of course, learn more about the culture, customs and lifestyle in Japan. Thanks to my host family, I could improve my Japanese…

controlled by those superior nations tend to be easily influenced by unfair labor systems. For starters, China was once on par with Western Europe, but, when the Industrial Revolution occurred, they were left in the dust in the ways of industrializing. Japan, on the other hand, wasn’t as easily influenced, unlike China, they realized that they needed to industrialize. Politically, between the time period, 1368-1644, the Ming Dynasty ruled. Replacing the Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty made…

magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami with waves peaking at 17 meters hit Japan on March 11, 2011. Three of the reactors at Fukushima overheated because the cooling systems failed after a tsunami flooded the power station and disabled the reactor cooling system which causing core meltdowns and make reactors impossible to restart . This was compounded by hydrogen gas explosions and released large amounts of radioactive material into the air, and the releases continue to this day. The accident…

Beginning their collection in the 1880s, the Met now carries an extensive compilation of the Japanese arts. With over 200 works of various compositions including folding screens, ceramics, scrolls, and clothing, this ten-room exhibit explores ancient Japan to the 21st century. Housed in the Eastern Asian section of the Met, the Japanese installation is nestled in a very long but smaller gallery, in comparison to the larger ones of this museum. Upon entering the gallery from the American wing,…

Not much is known about Katsushika Hokusai date of birth, but it is speculated that he was born on approximately October 31, 1760. He was born in Edo, Japan, which is now modern day Tokyo. His father was also an artist. He created mirrors for the Shogun that had very detailed borders around the mirrors. Not much is known about his mother, but is much speculation that was in fact a concubine. At age six…

An Unexpected Endemic Disease: The Internal Modernity Crisis of Samurai in Modern Japan If a survey were conducted across the globe that asked participants to describe what they felt was the defining characteristic of Japanese culture, the Japanese samurai would most likely be the top response. In modern Japan, the legacy of the medieval samurai is at the heart of the Japanese culture. Depictions of samurai’s absolute loyalty, high regard for honor, and continual analysis of shame, can be…