In this essay it will be apparent that the Fukishima Daiichi nuclear power plant meltdown had a disastrous effect on Japan as a whole. On March 11‚ 2011‚ a 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the coast‚ just off of Japans borders‚ the earthquake its self‚ moved the earth off of its axis. The massive 5 minute long earthquake moved the earth’s tectonic plates‚ which then triggered a 15 meter high tsunami‚ less than an hour later. There was a 5.6 meter high defence wall‚ bordering the power plant‚ which
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Japan 1. Executive Summary Since World War II‚ Japan started to focus on its economic growth and eventually became the second largest GDP in 1967. Japan is currently the world’s fourth largest exporter and sixth greatest importer in the processing industry and high-technology. As Japan’s position has grown‚ their political‚ economical power in the world has grown‚ too. However‚ as many Asian and Latin countries’ economical development efforts are growing rapidly‚ Japan’s former position is threatened
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the declaration of this war japan had made an agreement with the U.S in which they gave them a friendship medal signifying peace. Turns out that wasn’t the case japan actually backstabbed the U.S and on the morning of December 7th‚ 1941 the japanese attacked Pearl Harbor destroying nearly 20 American ships and more than 300 airplanes. About 2‚403 sailors‚ soldiers and civilians were killed and about 1‚000 people were wounded. After that the U.S could no longer trust Japan for many reasons they decided
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revolution began‚ ideals of a republic government became more popular‚ and a new form of a modern monarchy began to replace the old traditional ways of ruling in various countries. Japan‚ though late into reconstructing their system of government‚ modernized in 1868 with the beginning of the Meiji Restoration‚ whereas Japans new leaders sought to embrace the ideas of modernity and drive their country forward. Although‚ It is absurd not to question how this rapid change might have affected the Japanese
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Japan was a small island that began to emerge in the 19th century. During the mid 1800’s to the early 1900’s‚ Japan had gone through many changes within their country and society. The Meiji government attempted to modernize Japan’s political‚ economic‚ and social structures. This leading to beneficial acts in society and government. As the government also attempts to influence the society style of clothing. Throughout the 1870-1890s‚ Japanese took a very big transformation of politics and resistance
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DBQ Essay – Mechanization of Cotton Industries In Japan and India‚ the mechanization of the Cotton Industries between 1880 and 1930 had many similarities and differences. From their workers‚ to the increase in production over the years‚ to the way the conditions of the factory were and how women were treated in the factories. As for the workers from both Japan and India‚ they were treated fairly different. They worked twelve to fourteen hours days with no breaks pushing a pedal
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Japans origin as a country goes back to 30‚000 B.C.‚ throughout this long period of time their Government system has undergone many changes. In comparison to the United States of America‚ which is roughly 200 years old‚ and has kept the same system of Government. These country’s seem very different from affair. However‚ as we take a closer look their Government is more alike than people realize. The history of Japan has two prominent eras‚ Feudal era‚ and the Modern era. Japan’s Feudal era
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Western model. Eventually the increased pace of industrial activity spread beyond the cities into rural areas. As in Great Britain‚ cotton was a major factor. Cotton had been introduced to china during the Song dynasty and had spread to Korea and Japan shortly thereafter. Traditionally cotton cloth had been too expensive to common people‚ who instead wore clothing made of hemp. Imports increased during the sixteenth century when cotton cloth began to be used for uniforms‚ matchlock fuses‚ and sails
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Angel Ge Mr.Hudak History10 pd8 March.31 2016 The Reasons why Japan should enter the WW2 During World War II (1939-45)‚ Japan attacked nearly all of its Asian neighbors.Japan was a member of the Axis Power.The reasons why Japan should enter the WW2 are expand territory‚get resources ‚labors‚and political beliefs. The first reason why Japan should enter the WW2 is Japan wants to expand its territory.Japan wanted to be an industrial and military power but lacked resources and space
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continued expansion of Japan’s nationalism and imperial power within the Asia Pacific region. After the first Sino-Japanese war ended in 1895‚ Japan had taken control of Taiwan and Manchuria‚ gained a large influence in Korea‚ and replaced China as the framer of international order in East Asia. Undoubtedly‚ this power shift was the beginning of tension between Japan and the rest of the Asia Pacific region‚ but how did Japan’s action in the 20th century turn this tension into a historical legacy? Although
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