Effective Ways of Learning Japanese As a student in the Department of Foreign Language and Literature (DFLL) in NTU‚ you major in literature‚ linguistics‚ and languages. In your first year of the university‚ it’s necessary for you to learn a second language (while some students who are fond of languages may learn their third language‚ fourth language‚ etc.). Considering which language to learn‚ you may think of those intriguing Japanese dramas‚ famous singers such as “AKB48”‚ and some popular animations
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Japanese calligraphy (書道 shodō?) is a form of calligraphy‚ or artistic writing‚ of the Japanese language. For a long time‚ the most esteemed calligrapher in Japan had been Wang Xizhi‚ a Chinese calligrapher in the 4th century but after the invention of Hiragana and Katakana‚ the Japanese unique syllabaries‚ the distinctive Japanese writing system developed and calligraphers produced styles intrinsic to Japan. Who practices Japanese calligraphy? In Japanese‚ calligraphy is called shodou‚ or “the
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2009 Medieval Japanese Culture Did you know that the Japanese feudal society actually lasted longer than feudalism in Europe? Japan was (and is) a small country with little natural resources to use to make their economy; however‚ they were very sponge like in their ability to absorb culture‚ resources‚ and practices from China. This does not mean they were just copycats‚ mimicking everything they saw though! They were very gifted in their ability to refine these practices into a way that was (and
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On December 7‚ 1941‚ after the Japanese attack on Peral Harbor during WWII‚ Canada was afraid. That fear became mistrust which‚ in turn became mistreatment of Japanese Canadians. The government was cruel‚ stripped them of all their rights as citizens‚ did not let them speak up for themselves and unfairly punished them in different ways. In an effort to protect Canada‚ the government wrongfully confiscated and sold the possessions of Japanese Canadians effectively taking away their ability to work
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What is Japanese dance and Japanese Parasol? There are many traditional dances in Japan‚ but the one of the most famous and common dances is the Bon dance‚ called "Bon Odori" in Japanese. People dance the Bon Dance during the Bon Festival‚ held every summer in districts and neighbourhoods in every city in Japan. Above you can see Ms Michiko Moriguchi in a bright red kimono. You can find out more about the different kimonos here. Bon week is held in August every year‚ and Obon‚ as it is often
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|International EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS | |TO WHAT EXTENT THE JAPANESE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES HAS CHANGED AFTER THE ECONOMIC CRISIS? | | | |[pic]
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methods and textile art forms used in this culture. The production of textiles in Japan is usually made of silk‚ hemp or manufactured goods. Ikat‚ a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft fibres prior to dying‚ and embroidery 2. How are the textile products used as a medium for self-expression and communication between people? Textiles products are used in Japan and a medium for self- expressions between
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PHILIPPINE LITERATURE The Japanese Period (1941 – 1945) The Japanese occupation of the Philippines occurred between 1941 and 1945‚ when the Empire of Japan occupied the Commonwealth of the Philippines during World War II. The invasion of the Philippines started on December 8‚ 1941‚ ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. As at Pearl Harbor‚ the American aircraft were severely damaged in the initial Japanese attack. Lacking air cover‚ the American Asiatic Fleet in the Philippines withdrew to
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Introduction to Japan Japan is a country in the Asian-Pacific region. While the islands belonging to the nation are only 377 944 km2‚ Japan is home to more than 127 million people. In Japan the culture is fascinating‚ their rich heritage somehow blending with their role as global leaders in technology. This unique country is an excellent tourist destination‚ but before you pack your bags‚ it is best to be able to understand and communicate with the people there. Japan and Australia When travelling
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Japan Today Political Structure Although Japan is a small country in size‚ one cannot underestimate the power that Japan has in today ’s society. Japan is the world ’s second most powerful economic country in the nation behind the United States. Over the last several decades‚ Japan has emerged from a devastated and defeated country to a political democracy‚ which holds a powerful economic standing in the world. Japans government is mostly composed of one-party dominance. This party is known as
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