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    Capitalism in Japan

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    Because no nation has come half so far so fast‚ Japan is envied by capitalists elsewhere and looked upon as an example to emulate. Thirty years ago‚ its war-shattered economy was little more than one-third the size of Britain’s. Today the Japanese G.N.P. exceeds the combined total of Britain and France‚ and the gap is certain to widen in the years ahead. The Japanese variant of capitalism cannot be readily or precisely copied‚ except perhaps by a few Asian countries‚ because it is rooted in a homogeneous

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    Marriage in Japan

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    married. This is because certain days are considered to be the most auspicious in their almanac. In a Japanese shrine they may be up to forty couples at the Shinto shrine. A Shinto wedding ceremony is always performed before a Shinto sanctuary. In Japan many hotels and restaurants are equipped with rooms to perform wedding ceremonies. Of course members of both families‚ their close relatives‚ and the in betweens attend a wedding. The ceremony "San-san-kuto" which is a ceremony of three-times-three

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    with the past and begin anew. They spent years studying successful nations and used the lessons learned to invent a system that not only moved Japan forward into the modern age‚ but also took into consideration the traditions and history that made Japan unique. The overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate had restored the emperor to primacy in Japan. He now stood as the wellspring of political power and legitimacy. Although not a political decision maker‚ and perhaps because of this‚ the

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    Communication in Japan

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    culture‚ by contrast‚ conversations tend to be about seeking areas of common ground. Expression of a contrasting opinion is avoided. If it must be done‚ it is done as carefully as possible. In contrast‚ in Japan there is a tendency to conflate feelings about a person and feelings about their ideas. In Japan‚ to express direct disagreement with someone can easily be interpreted as not liking or not respecting him. Ways:  Be sure to ask non-threatening questions‚ such as: "Please explain more of the background

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    Christianity in Japan Christianity as a whole idea began at the beginning of time. This entire world was founded on the basis of this concept. Through time it has tremendously expanded and has been passed down from generation to generation. As new lands were discovered and established‚ this notion of Christianity spread rapidly with it. As explorers traveled‚ they took this with them and began to incorporate it into these new cultures. Thus‚ we have the example of the country of Japan. Christianity

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    Asian History Notes

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    Asian History Study Guide Japan 1. As an Island – Consequences relating to trade and isolation 2. Arrival and expulsion of the Portuguese 1543 - Shipwrecked Portugese traders blown off course during a storm landed near Tangeshima island off the Southern coast of Japan. The local daimyo (warlord) bought two guns from European sailors and commissioned his swordsmith to make copies then asked the Portugese for shooting lessons. 3. Rise of Ieyasu Powerful after HIdeyoshi died‚ did not

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    By the late 16th Japan had achieved political unification after an era of ‘sengoku’ or ‘the country at war.’ It began to be ruled by the Tokugawa shoguns who sought to prevent another civil war. Japan became stronger as a result of their ability to unify the warring nations within the country. Another strength of Japan during this time was increased agricultural production. New methods of farming helped to produce more yield (B&Z‚ pg 587). Japan’s strengths were also it’s greatest weaknesses

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    ‘During the 1960s‚ leisure activities became more private and individualistic.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement. (24 marks) The 1960s white heat of technology resulted in a massive expansion of leisure activities‚ but had the biggest impact on group/family pass times. Traditional activities such as going to the local pub or working men’s club survived the new age of technology and remained popular. Yet the new thing to do was caravanning and day trips. This was made a lot

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    Post War Japan

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    In 1940‚ Japan joined the Axis powers Germany and Italy. This increased conflict with the United States & Great Britain‚ which resulted with a supply cut of oil. Shortage of oil caused Japan to invade other countries‚ such as Indonesia for resources. Japan invaded and captured many countries but the Allied forces slowly pushed Japan back. Not long after‚ US forces air raided Japan‚ which then dropped the two atomic bombs. After the atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki‚ Japan surrendered

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    Hist- H 210 Essay #2 4/10/2013 Prompt #2 Winston Churchill is remembered as one of Britain’s most influential people. He played a crucial role in British history‚ leading them through both World Wars and coming out victorious in both. One of his strong suits was his ability to rally Britain behind him. He used his gift of public speaking to get people to listen to his ideas and support his administration. Churchill was able to do this so effectively by using longstanding Victorian values

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