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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To what extent did US intervention in 1941 change the nature of the conflict in the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945? Although US intervention contributed greatly to China’s eventual victory in the Sino-Japanese war‚ the situation in China and the nature of the conflict was not massively affected by the contribution‚ and in reality the intervention had little impact on the internal affairs and overall success of the second United Front. Both before and after US involvement tensions were never relieved
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Can the act of a crime ever occur without a legitimate victim? This is a question that has remained in the conscious of the social science community for a prolonged period of time. More specifically in the field of sociology and criminology due to the controversy surrounding the very term. In order to comprehend the background of this heavily debated question and to formulate an accurate position through the following arguments. It is of grave importance to first understand the definition of all
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such as the poor conditions during the beginning of the twentieth century in the Republic of China and the Japanese War (1937 1945)‚ that led to the insufficiency and weakness of the GMD (Chinese Democratic Party) during the Civil War. Their leader‚ Chiang Kai-Shek‚ lost the support of the majority‚ mainly peasants and intellectuals‚ to the CCP‚ which contributed to their success in war. In addition to GMD’s actions‚ Mao Zedong‚ the communist leader was able to take over and declare the Peoples
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Yakuza and Japanese society Essay building plan Sources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOazu1_NAZghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwvvjCXFv_Ihttp://www.neatorama.com/2011/03/20/the-yakuza-is-quietly-helping-earthquake-victims-in-japan/http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/ninkyodohttp://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/05/japanese-yakuza-gangs-face-crackdown | 1. Introduction Introduction of the main question: What are the possible consequences of the implementation of the law? 2. Pros
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The meaning of crime A crime can be defined as any act or omission of duty that results in harm to society and which is punishable by the state. You should take particular note of the fact that a crime‚ by definition‚ harms society as a whole. For this reason‚ while not undermining the impact that crimes have on particular victims‚ crimes are prosecuted by the state‚ i.e. it is not the role of the victim to prosecute the person(s) committing the crime. Accordingly‚ criminal cases in Australia
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MSc in Security and Risk Management: Module 1- Crime and Crime Prevention 2767 Words No single theory when considered in isolation has the capacity to fully explain criminal behaviour in contemporary society. To what extent do you agree/disagree? INTRODUCTION The causes of criminal behaviour have been intensively researched over many decades but there is still considerable debate about what it is that makes a person
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clearing outlines the perceptions of both the Japanese and the victims of the Nanking Massacre‚ also known as a Holocaust of the Second World War. It is important to understand the different stories that every country can tell about the events that unfolded during World War II‚ one of the controversial ones being the Nanking Massacre. Chang’s main purpose of writing this book is to provide a reminder of the cruel acts that extended to the Chinese prisoners of war by the Nipponese army‚ where torture‚ rape
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JAPAN’S PART IN THE OUTBREAK OF WORLD WAR H It took Japan less than half a century to rise to power and become a major world player. In the last quarter of the 19th century‚ Japan turned to Western technology in order to avoid the fate of China‚ namelyWestern dominance. By the 1890s‚ Japan had so far modernized and strengthened itself that it was able to join in the scramble for possessions in China. In 1902‚ it signed a treaty with Great Britain which recognized its new status among other things
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to Britain help defeat the Japanese in the Burma Campaign? Contents 1 Plan of investigation 1 2 Summary of evidence 2 2.1 The Situation in North-Eastern India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.2 The British Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.3 The Indian Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.4 The Japanese Forces . . . . . . . . .
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