Japan Essays

The MITI model could potentially lead to the development of better capital flows at a relatively low cost compared to the contemporary models that have previously been used to create operational clusters of finance and manufacturing dockets of the Australian government. In addition, the Japanese MITI framework poses to introduce key policy guidelines that are […]

The Tradition of the Onnagata: Cross-dressed Actors and Their Roles on the Classical Japanese Stage Theatre History I Dr. Kevin Browne December 7, 2011 Japan, like most cultures, has a long history of men playing the stage roles of women. This paper, The Tradition of the Onnagata: Cross-dressed Actors and Their Roles on the Classical […]

Geisha are not only artists, but they are also musicians who dance and entertain men by singing or playing traditional instruments. They are women who undergo strict training from a young age, making them perfect hostesses. In addition to their artistic skills, geisha must also acquire general knowledge in order to engage in meaningful conversations […]

Seppuku is a Japanese suicide ritual. It is a “unique phenomenon only existing in Japan” (Li Jian-jun). “The word seppuku comes from the words setsu ‘to cut’ and fuku ‘abdomen’” (Kallie Szczepanski). This exquisite ritual was most common in the samurai, it gave the samurai an honorable death, and honor was the most important thing […]

Question: How has the Japanese reliance on the environment determined the nature of their religion? Japanese religion: Shintoism is the main religion in Japan. Shintoism: “Japanese Religion” is a general term used to describe the unique blend of a great variety of religious traditions within Japan. Religion in Japan reflects a long history during which […]

Prior to the formation of kamikaze units, deliberate crashes had been used as a last resort when a pilot’s plane was severely damaged and he did not want to risk being captured, or he wanted to do as much damage to the enemy as possible since he was crashing anyway; this was the case in […]

Japan and England are thousands of miles apart, yet in industry they share a common bond. Female Mill Workers in England and Japan: How Similar Were Their Experiences? The textile industry in both Japan and England created many unusual tools such as England’s spinning jenny which made several spindles turn at once, and increasing the […]

Entertainment can be enjoyed in various ways, and one such form is Manga and Anime, which originated in Japan in the 19th century and has since gained global popularity. Manga, commonly known as graphic novels, presents stories in a comic book format (CITE KIMBERLY BOLAN). In the article “Manga and Anime: Fluidity and Hybridity in […]

Female Mill Workers…How Similar Were Their Experiences? With the dawn of industrialization Production’s most valuable resource was not raw materials, but time. The steam engine allowed vast amounts of goods to be created cheaply, and so it was ultimately decided by the workers how much was produced; rather than their work being limited by their […]

The Japanese tea ceremony, also known as the Way of Tea, is an ancient tradition that embodies cultural knowledge, respect, and order. It is a Japanese cultural ceremony that involves the preparation and presentation of matcha, a type of green tea. This ceremony was influenced by Zen Buddhism, as it emphasizes manners and respect in […]

When looking at the time period of 1450-1740, there were changes and continuities in China and Japan’s interaction with the West. China and Japan had continuous problems with Western Christian missionaries coming in and trying to convert. The Chinese and the Japanese also had many dilemmas with the Europeans’ interest in their products over time, […]

I started our trip to Japan along with two of my CAGE friends Cravings, Durra on 14th June morning. First we went to Achaean airport to go to Delhi. The flight time was 7:30 am. We reached there an hour earlier. After all the procedures, we boarded the flight, SPICIEST. That was my first travel […]

This map demonstrates that if a major 8. earthquake were to occur at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, there is a possibility of radioactive materials being transported over long distances by ocean currents. The Kuroshio current system would be responsible for carrying these materials primarily towards the east. Given the immense water […]

Refer to excel sheet Question 5-4 for all the calculations according to the respective question parts. This is a cost minimization problem, thus the target is to achieve the lowest cost possible. The constraints in all parts of a, b, c, and d are the same. We had to ensure that the unused capacity unit […]

Class Discussion Compare the business culture of the UK with that of Japan. How would business negotiations between delegations from the two countries be affected, and how would you advise a UK team to prepare for the negotiations? “Nihonjinron”, literally “the Theory of the Japanese”, has been of fascination for both Japanese and foreigners alike, […]

“The Soba Incident” by Duncan Dixon is a comical story about an awkward situation that the author experienced soon after arriving in Japan. The incident took place in Odawara during lunchtime when the author decided to sample ebi soba. Since they were unable to communicate in Japanese, they resorted to copying the characters for ebi […]

The warriors of Japanese history the samurai belongs to the upper class of the society. During the Warring States and before that samurai were used as killing machines ready to slay anyone who was against with their masters. But during this time of peace, samurai have no war to fight anymore. Despite their high status […]

Japan’s road to militarism commenced immediately after the topple of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Meiji Restoration during 1868, as well as the Meiji oligarch’s embracing of a policy of fukoku kyohei. Even though,the Meiji oligarchs confirmed restraint in on-look expressions of militarism and imperialism in the early period of the Meiji era from 1868 […]

Minamoto no Yoritomo The first Shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate of Japan. What the significance of Yoritomo in Japan? ? Growing up Minamoto no Yoritomo wasborn in 1147 and died in 1199 at the age of 51. He ruled from 1192 untill 1199. At his last mission he tried to destroy 50 boats but he […]

The term Shogun means general. Later, it refered to the leader of the Shogunate (Samurai’s government). From 1192-1867, the Shogun ruled Japan. The Emperor reigned but did not rule. The Shoguns were a type of warlords that governed providences and states as a type of Japanese check and balance of the 16th century. The name […]

Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., was founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, by lifelong friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. The two friends started the company in a renovated gas station, with a small initial investment of $12,000. Ben & Jerry’s is now one of the leading ice cream manufacturers in the United States with […]

Tourism is a highly dynamic economic activity that plays a significant role in promoting local sustainable development in the modern era. The tourism industry is experiencing rapid expansion (Gillian et al,201 1). Combining and utilizing both internal and external sources in this industry will result in numerous benefits in social, environmental, economic, and cultural aspects […]