Nihonto The word Nihonto is a comprehensive term used to describe the entire subject of Japanese swords. This includes types‚ etymology‚ construction‚ history‚ and so forth. Historically‚ Japanese smiths have consistently produced the finest blades in the world‚ and antique swords are a much-prized and sought-after item in blade shows and auctions. The thing about Nihonto that most impresses collectors‚ experts‚ martial artists‚ and simple admirers alike is their incredible strength‚ durability
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* Killing is cruel: Killing is bloody- What is the difference of killing Dolphins and why are we so outraged? * We don’t need to kill Japanese Dolphins- why can’t we stop eating Dolphins’ meat? * Dolphins are too intelligent- they can communicate with others by just using sounds and gestures‚ and can be trained like performers. * Japanese Cove Dolphins are seriously endangered‚ and wild. We should let them live freely without being poached and accidentally caught in fish-nets.
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11/3/2014 Why Your Company Should Have A Whistleblowing Policy Why Your Company Should Have A Whistleblowing Policy by Tim Barnett‚ Assistant Professor of Management‚ Louisiana Tech University Sam Advanced Management Journal‚ Autumn‚ 1992‚ pp. 37-42 Whistleblowers‚ those individuals who call attention to possible wrongdoing within their organizations‚ are the subjects of much controversy. Some say that whistleblowers are noble characters‚ willing to sacrifice personally and professionally to expose
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The Japanese shogunate is one of the most fascinating political systems in history. There were three shogunates‚ military governments also called bafuku‚ between the late 12th and mid-19th centuries. There were differences among the three‚ but also many commonalities. One of the continuities throughout Japanese history is the continued presence of the imperial family. The way that this ancient line of emperors relates to the feudal power structure politically and spiritually is a defining characteristic
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The rise of cuteness in Japanese culture emerged in the 1970s as part of a new style of writing. Many teenage girls began to write laterally using mechanical pencils. These pencils produced very fine lines‚ as opposed to traditional Japanese writing that varied in thickness and was vertical. Also‚ the girls would write in big‚ round characters and they added little pictures to their writing‚ such as hearts‚ stars‚ smiley faces‚ and letters of the Latin alphabet. These pictures would be inserted randomly
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History essay Topic 1- Discuss what led to the end of the period of isolation Introduction: The Japanese isolation period came to a close after US commodore Matthew Perry reopened all diplomatic relations with new countries as well as japans former trade partners. It started off when Japan made the decision to close off all contact with the outside world and force all foreign people to leave the country‚ which lasted around 200 years. It was 1854‚ when Mathew Perry sailed to Japan to make a stop
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Many would agree that Korea was taken over by the Japanese government during 1945. The Korean culture was slowly disappearing under the Japanese rule. Such as the native language‚ changes in names‚ their freedom rights‚ working in a foreign land to provide the for the family back in homeland‚ those who are considered being state-less in Japan‚ and Korea losing their status. To the Japanese government‚ they may have felt that their policies was a perfect way to control the Colonial Koreans‚ however
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obvious than in the state of California‚ the nation’s most diverse state. It should be no surprise to most people that Japanese immigrants have a long history in California due to their visible presence there. My argument is that the Japanese are an integral part of California and also our country and have been instrumental in its development. During the 19th and 20th century‚ the Japanese made up one of the largest Asian ethnic groups immigrating into the United States. After a long-held policy of isolationism
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different cultures we have today. Some examples of cultures we have are: Caribbean‚ Asian‚ and European cultures. The Japanese people in Canada are proud of their culture. Their past‚ though‚ was very rough because their country‚ along with Germany‚ was part of World War II‚ playing as the enemies. Both countries wanted to build great empires‚ so they started to attack many countries in Europe and Asia‚ expanding their territory‚ and that’s how the war started. During this war‚ Japanese people living in
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Japanese Dining Etiquette Remembering your correct manners is very important in Japan‚ especially concerning the area of dining etiquettes. This applies especially to foreigners‚ who should try to remember at least the most basic rules… In Japanese meals‚ it is customary to say ‘itadakimasu’ (‘I gratefully receive’) before your meal‚ and ‘gochisama deshita’ (‘thank you for the meal’) after you have finished. These traditional phrases are to show your appreciation for the meal‚ especially when
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