Japan has a population of just over 126 million people‚ although each year this number slowly decreases due to the birth rate of 1.39 per couple1. As well as the fact that Japan is an extremely homogenous society with 99% of citizens and residents being Japanese with 1% of their population being non-Japanese. The declining population reflects highly upon society as many Japanese in their twenties feel they are too busy working to raise children‚ as well as the rising cost of living making it hard
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The rise of Japan has been greeted by countries around the world with a mixture of surprise and wariness. Western powers in particular‚ perceived the rise of Japan as a regional threat to their interest in the far East. The document‚ a letter written by President Roosevelt to Senator Knox regarding the relations between the United States (US) and Japan in 1909 is a reflection of the wariness of Western powers to the rise of Japan. Furthermore‚ the letter also shows an important passage in the social
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WALMART in Japan 1. Why‚ historically‚ has the level of FDI in Japan been so low? 2. What are the potential benefits to the Japanese economy of greater FDI? 3. How did the entry if Walmart into the Japanese retail sector benefit that sector? Who lost as a result of Walmart’s entry? 4. Why has it been so hard for Walmart to make a profit in Japan? What might the company have done differently? Japan‚ an island nation on the Pacific ocean‚ has none of the natural advantages that have facilitated
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China | Japan | * Confucius Society * Forced into a reform mode * Realized‚ the West was eager to gain access to Chinese market (opium) * Technological superiority * The government tore up first railway line. * Modestly interested in Western military innovation. * Civil war broke out between semi-Christian religious group and the government. * Boxer Rebellion- Chinese rebellion against foreign influence. * Intrusions by Europeans reduce economy‚ increased hostility. * Footbinding
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Japan Japan is a country with a great deal of influence on the world economy. Many other nations around the globe work closely with this country through international business. With the increasing global importance of Asia and Pacific Rim‚ and economic and strategic significance of the US-Japan relationship‚ it is important that more Americans will improve their levels of cultural awareness to increase their national level of understanding of Japan. When working in the global commercial environment
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Background Japan has the third largest economy in the world. As it is surrounded by sea‚ the country’s port plays an important role in maritime transportation for both exports and imports. In March 2011‚ the world was affected when Japan was struck with natural disasters (Earthquake and Tsunami). This sudden disaster sent everyone around the world into frenzy. It affected Japan’s ports‚ shipping and logistics. As a result of the natural disasters‚ ports in the northern area of Japan had to stop
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One would think that a country would inevitably fall from peasant riots‚ wars for power‚ lack of resources‚ etc.‚ if it was isolated from the rest of the world. However‚ this is not always the case‚ as can be seen with Japan. It thrived while being isolated from the rest of the world for over two hundred years before it opened its ports again. It is important to understand the context behind Japan’s isolation starting in the Sengoku period. This time period was also known as the “Age of Warring
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DOLPHIN SLAUGHTER IN JAPAN The dolphin industry in the past‚ present‚ and future has changed dramatically through the last century. In the past‚ the industry was revolutionized by Ric O’barry and Flipper‚ the American television show. Today‚ in Taiji‚ Japan‚ more than 20‚000 dolphins are brutally murdered each year. Who knows what lies in the future? The history of the dolphin industry traces back to the 12th century in Japan. But Ric O’barry‚ who was involved in the capture and training of
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to share decision-making decisions to the local executives. This report also analyse the cultural differences that could raise issues within the business‚ and give recommendations to avoid it: * Negotiation process takes a longer time in Japan‚ as decisions must be confirmed by superiors. To deal with this issue‚
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Earthquakes in Japan The Japan is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet and create a major fault line; this is the cause of frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan. If earthquakes occur below or close to the ocean‚ they may trigger tidal waves known as tsunami. Historic earthquakes Here is a brief history of earthquake in Japan. Many parts of this country have experienced devastating earthquakes and tidal waves in the
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