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all events in history will always take a toll on people differently. Not all social groups will get the long end of the stick some just get lucky and that’s how things play out. For women the men leaving for war just opened up more opportunities, Japanese Americans were discriminated against when they just wanted to be Americans, and African Americans could go up in rank but still weren’t recognized by white officers. Almost everyone had an a new door open for them during the war and some even…

Nanjing: Our Point of View In regards to the events that transpired due to the actions of the Japanese military force in 1937, there have been many accounts and retellings of those events. Throughout the decades people have used different words to describe what happened: a rape, a battle, an Invasion, or a massacre. Judging by the details of the event and the atrocities that were committed by the Japanese, the word Massacre would be the closest word to describe this tragic part of Chinese…

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…

Anime discourse community is made up of people who are fans of Japanese animated productions and Manga who are sometimes referred to as “otaku”. Not all members would identify with that term because of its derogatory connotations in Japan. People involved in the community come from a wide demographic, from many walks of life, and a wide range of ages. The discourse community allows them to come together to share their love of Japanese animation and Manga. A love and enthusiasm that some see as…

These texts set out the traditional story of the foundation of Japan and its people, and demonstrate the very close relationship between the gods and the people of Japan. The stories also demonstrate many parallels between human beings and the kami. Through this story it explains how Japan was created and how it was the first land to be created. It helps to depict key lessons and explanations. If certain rituals are not properly executed and if the natural harmony of things are disturbed many…

The first people arrived on the islands of Japan about 35,000 or 30,000 years ago. “The ancestors of the modern Japanese came from 2 waves of migration (JHV).” Migration 2 brought the Yayo while migration one brought the Jaman, the first organized culture of Japan. Around the year of 300ce, most of the country had come under the rule of clans. These clans were very…

In The Samurai’s Garden, Gail Tsukiyamauses drastic scenic garden comparisons to display key differences along with similarities between Matsu and Sachi’s gardens along with their individual personalities. From the very beginning of the novel Stephen is exposed to Matsu’s beautiful garden which is depicted as “The sweet perfumes were immediately intoxicating. A silk tree still heavy with summer blossoms, and two large black pine trees shaded the house. An oval-shaped pond, with hints of movement…

Japanese Food: The Best Food in The World There are many delicious types of cuisine throughout the world. European food, ranging from England and Ireland to Spain and Germany, has its many charms. It has flavor and depth and focuses on meat and stew dishes. American food is also incredibly diverse, gathering its roots from around the world; it combines flavors and techniques from many cultures to create new and exciting dishes. However, nothing compares to the fully developed and perfected…

Brief Description of Japanese Culture Both Japan’s unique geographical conditions and its long history, created today’s unique Japanese culture. The Japanese culture is a complex and sophisticated system that has been developing within itself and under the influences of neighbor countries for thousands of years. Geisha, Samurai, sakura, tea ceremony, Japanese gardens, kimonos, Japanese characters and language and Shinto constitute the traditional Japanese culture. Japan has received foreign…

botanist falls in love with a Japanese spirit, but his love for her could cost him his life. BRIEF SYNOPSIS: THOMAS MARTIN (24), a botanist, travels to Japan with his friend EDMUND SAYERS aboard the vessel THE CLOVE manned by CAPTIAN JOHN SARIS (33). He’s on his way to Japan to partake in their trading business and find a plant to cure small pox. When crewmembers parish on the vessel, Thomas recites a prayer. From the ocean, there’s a swirling vortex, SUSANOO, a Japanese God of the Ocean,…