Japan

Jeanne Houston is a Japanese American living during World War II and wrote about her experience when she was interned. This book is a peek into the life of Jeanne and how the war affected her. On December 8, 1941 the United States declared war on Japan, Japanese Americans were then treated differently and unfairly. The Japanese Americans were then sent to internment camps, Jeanne's family was sent to Manzanar. Through living in Manzanar Jeanne is trying to figure out who she is. The theme is…

was felt by all Taiwanese people, as the aftermath of the tropical storm included fallen trees, debris, and destruction. These typhoons are formed in the monsoon trough; meaning there is minimum sea level pressure. Typhoons usually strike in Taiwan, Japan, and Guam because they are located in the “convergence zone”, where wind patterns from the northern and southern hemisphere collide. In Laura Hillenbrand’s novel, Unbroken, chapter 17, the main character, Louie and his friend Phil were drifting…

History overtime has shown a variety of different reactions to cultural mixing and identities coming together. The ways that East Asia and the Americas adapted to changes in the world were very different. This was due to the differing governmental structures, the direct and original reaction to the foreigners, and their reaction and adaptation to religious takeover. The differences in the original governmental structures are partially seen in how the different cultures reacted to the Europeans…

The American automobile industry has been around since the late 1800 's and has faced many environmental challenges, though competition, technology, effect on the environment, and economic inpact. The first car was not invented in the United States, so global competition has always been a large factor. Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile industry when he developed the assembly line, there have been various evolutions in the car industry. Cars have always had an adverse affect on the…

had in Japan was they lived by "bushido," which ment they represented a code of honor and courageousness. They were skilled in war, they came into political power, and they protected the land. They also promoted Zen Buddhism and meditation, which to them, gave them strength within battle. Samurai were also inspiration for art styles, as they often represented through ink paintings, rock gardens and poetry. Some samurai even became monks. The Samurai warrior class was important to Japan…

In Asia, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan were all influenced by Chinese culture, known as sinification or syncretism. Parts of of Chinese culture and societal structure were implemented into their own. Around the fourth century, the Chinese system of writing was introduced into Japan, this led to development of a bureaucracy, a better form of centralized government. The development of such a system made it possible…

As Garcia argues in Wabi-Sabi column, that “imperceptibly it has reached your mind.” (41) It is very difficult to know and adapt Japanese invisible feeling. Why he says this is because the invisible consists of long life in Japan. I think this part is very different from the U.S. that there is an immigrant nation, so people has different background from each other. It makes them tell other more directly than they think. Reading minds of each other is difficult action for different…

directing towards one direction. Julia Gillard, the former Prime Minister of Australia implied the economic numbers last September while declaring the White Paper commissioning on Australia in the Asian Century, are humbly spectacular. Advancement done by Japan and after that by Asian Tigers i.e. Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong, or by Thailand,…

A major part of the history of Japan are the Samurai warriors. Samurai were Japanese warriors who were honored for their skills as a warrior and their distinct influence on Japanese fashion. One thing that was important to the Samurai were The Seven Virtues. The Seven Virtues of Bushido are: Justice, Courage, Benevolence or Mercy, Compassion, Honesty, Honor or Dignity, and Loyalty. The Virtues are important because it embodies a daily code of living for the Samurai. To become a Samurai, a…

contributes to the Japanese philosophy of life. These two religions complement each other and coexisted for over a thousand years both culturally and socially to the life of Japanese people. It is also influenced by Confucianism and Taoism. Shinto is Japans state religion, created in the late 6th century. In 1868, the government forced Shinto and Buddhism to separate in the Meiji period. Meiji government ordered a separation of Shintoism and Buddhism in 1868 and proposed a state endorsement of…