Current Events Assignment Earthquake in Japan On March 11‚ a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Japan‚ causing widespread and serious damage to infrastructure and to human life. A massive earthquake-triggered tsunami followed‚ washing away large parts of several coastal cities The recent tragedy in Japan will affect the global food supply and might just be the event that triggers the reverse of our dependence on Asia for cheap foods. Americans might complain about
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China and Japan From 1500 to 1800‚ China and Japan tried to politically and economically established their countries in very different ways. Japan fought war after war for a century before they changed their ways. China on the other hand slowly established a government and used education as a tool to be politically and economically strong. Japan would later do the same. China was one of the most politically and economically strong countries during 1500 1800. The state was identified as
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Why did Japan ’s economy boost in the 1980s? The boost of the Japanese economy in the 1980s is like most complicated historical events‚ it cannot be reduced to a single cause or reason. Indeed‚ several factors played major roles in this economical enhancement‚ including good government decisions‚ the foundation of a new education system‚ external factors such as the American occupation and the American donations after the Second World War. Lastly‚ the people’s recognition of the role they had to
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What I’ve Discovered The Jewish religion is fascinating‚ even though Judaism is from a different perspective than Christianity. Judaism has been around longer than Christianity‚ and now Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Messiah‚ the one that will lead the world and save everyone‚ while Jews believe Jesus was just a prophet. While I was researching Judaism‚ reading about how the Jews were treated before the Holocaust was very fascinating
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Prostitution in Japan In Japan‚ there are several applicable laws for crimes related to prostitution‚ such as the Anti-Prostitution Law‚ the Penal Code and the Child Welfare Law. These penal provisions have been appropriately enforced. Prostitution was officially sanctioned by the Japanese government during the Tokugawa regime. Families which were poor sent their daughters to big cities to find work at brothels and other niches in the sex industry‚ having them enter into “slavish bondage” with
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Japan and WWII One can say that Imperialism played a huge role for the happening of the Second World War. Japan wanted to become the one and only ruling power in Asia was a good example of imperialism excellence. In Europe it was the same thing also- The Nazi called themselves as socialists and it was their goal to gain control and accomplish all European countries and instill their theories and ideologies everywhere. This type of imperialism led to the events of the Second World War so much so
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Executive Summary: Louis Vuitton‚ a pioneer in luxury market has Japan a key market with largest revenue generator during its golden period. Due to adverse consequences of global recession‚ the slowdown was also faced by Louis Vuitton. In order to regain its fame‚ Louis Vuitton needs to change its manufacturing strategy and the production strategy. Goal: To reinvent and regain the cachet‚ Louis Vuitton needs to increase and attain the largest market share in five years. Louis Vuitton offers a wide range
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Japan has long hoped for a bit of inflation—but not this sort ----Bhavya Upadhyay The article discusses on the good‚ the bad and the ugly side of the rising inflation in Japan. All over the world inflation is raising its ugly head but for a country like Japan it may be a blessing in disguise. An inflation of 1.0% in Japan may be a good sign‚ a case of the economy finally moving out of the long decade of deflation. The article explores on how the Japanese economy will benefit from inflation in
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some of the world’s greatest countries. However‚ it is Japan who is most famous for being a suicide-prone nation. While only being ranked ninth for deaths by suicide‚ Japan boasts some of the more disturbing stories behind its suicide victims‚ as well as a long history of this gruesome act. However unheard of it seems to outsiders‚ the methods and reasons behind suicide have become all too common amongst native Japanese. Suicide in Japan began with the samurais who chose ’seppuku’ (the disembowlment
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Compare & Contrast British and Japan National characteristics can be explained geographically. For instance‚ continent people are confident themselves and never hesitate. In contrast‚ peninsula people say ’Hurry up ’ in every situation. Meanwhile‚ island people are curious and want to explore everywhere. Britain and Japan are representative Island nation in the west and the east. Therefore‚ they have been walked in similar way historically. Both go through the absolute monarchy and developed
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