Politics of Japan

of ancient Japan. Under the editorial administration of Prince Toneri and with the collaboration of Ō no Yasumaro dedicated to Empress Genshō the book was finalised and completed in 720. The Rikkokushi, the Six National Histories. - The Rikkokushi is compiled of Japan's six national histories including Nihon Shoki and Shoku Nihongi archiving the mythology as well as the history of Japan from the earliest times till 887. Jinno Shotoki, which is a study of Shinto and Japanese politics and…

the volume of foreign trade by opening up its markets, especially the purchase of machinery from Japan and the West. By participating in such export-led growth, China was able to speed up its economic development through foreign investment, a more open market, access to advanced technologies, and management experience. However, this freedom did not come easily. Deng…

Both Japan and China sought inspiration and influence from the Western World; specifically the mighty powers of Great Britain, France, Germany and the United States of America. In Japan, the Meiji Restoration acted as a catalyst for modernization. The feudal system was abolished and the creation of a new modern state had begun. China on the other hand, was reluctant to accept the idea of modernization; it feared losing its traditional culture by inviting ideologies brought by the Western world.…

Political Culture in India and Japan. Introduction. Both India and Japan have majestic and unique cultures of their own kind. Both countries have a vast culture whose roots are dated back to centuries. Both the countries are well known for their culture. They have gained utmost respect from other parts of the countries due to their awe-inspiring culture. One can see culture as a baroque phenomenon which features morals, laws, knowledge, art, beliefs and all those other credentials that a man may…

defined as a possession which its owner cannot dispose of and whose cost, particularly that of maintenance, is out of proportion to its usefulness. Ian Rowley, correspondent based in BusinessWeek's Tokyo bureau said that for first-time visitors to Japan, it soon becomes apparent this is a country with a rare talent for big infrastructure projects. Its roads, although congested in urban areas, are nearly always billiard-table smooth. Japan's vast rail network, including the bullet trains…

The book United States of Japan by Peter Tieryas has a world which revolves around this idea. This science fiction piece of work really captures and envelopes the reader into its universe. Freedom and the fight for it is the main theme which carries throughout the book. The book is a delight to read with its action and drama filled plot. The United States of Japan takes place mostly in 1988 in the California area of the now USJ. The cause of this is that in the book, Japan won the second World…

acceptance of the new textbook through anti-Japan protests and official warning…

along with social and educational reforms. Japan followed this path and did not leave the course of “normal”, national behavior until the 1900s when it became as imperial power. One of the aspects that deviated Japan from its original route was the hatred…

pair unique statues in Nara period in Japan in the 700s. The pair artwork Buddha standing in Asian art museum include the two separate status. One of them depict Braham (Bonten) and another one depict Indra (Taishakuten). Brahman and Indra or Bonten and Taishakuten were Hindu gods but some how they combine into Buddhist myth and they attend as the Buddha. The two sculpture were created for Kofukyji temple that one of the most important temples at capital of japan in Nara period. The artwork…

Since I do not have a passion for history or politics this was a difficult class for me in several ways, and the desire to want to learn about it at times was difficult to maintain. No matter how awful that sounds, it is the truth. I do enjoy and have a fondness towards East Asia and the numerous cultures it provides, but learning about the disputes and often childlike politics between the nations is what I dislike the most. Reflection on any class is important…