Despite the assumption by most Americans that automakers should be allowed to fail if they are unable to meet their financial obligations; the fact is that failure of the United States Automakers would be catastrophic to the economy of the United States, to the average consumer, and even to national security. While on first glance, it appears that the White House plan to bail out automakers is dimwitted and a ploy to make rich men richer, the facts run contrary to that opinion. Automakers employ or cause employments for workers of every description. In addition to manufacturing new cars, the a...

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... on Smiles and Masanao's key theme: every person has the duty to work hard to cultivate his or her talents for the benefit of Japan and the world.4 By the 1880s, a so-called "People's Rights Movement" enthusiastically challenged the divinity of the emperor and invoked natural rights, theories learned from the translated works of European philosophers. This direct challenge foreshadowed ... attend school for at least four years, starting at age four.7 Perhaps even more important than compulsory education was the de-emphasis on Confucian morality in favor of more "Western" subjects such as...

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... to not be avoided at all cost like most pacifist would normally promote seeing that Confucian view points  acknowledges that human institutions will never reach or fulfill the ideal standards in this moral theory. But it's important to note that to go to war the end result but be more significant than the cost to make it worth it since we view that ... by avoiding unnecessary conflict seeing that as stated before according Yao "anarchy is generative to war which is generative to animal chaos. With diplomacy, magnetic hegemony is backed by military deterrence as well a the empire must b...

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... Koreans; they pushed for intermarriage between Koreans and Japanese. Although the Japanese government mobilized Koreans for military and labor services to continue the war, the draft, closely connected to genocidal policy, brought about a tragic consequence to the Korean people. In reality, the so-called voluntary enrollment was a recruit even before the compulsory draft was ordered. Those enlisted persons were then sent to ... deaths, permanent loss of pregnancy if alive, continuing shame and isolation to the drafted women. It was an intended policy of Japan, closely related to the pol...

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... OF THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST AND JAPAN IN PROMOTING ECONOMIC COOPERATION IN THE NORTHEAST ASIA The relation between the Russian Far East and Japan is 'near and far'. In the Cold War period there existed an 'invisible wall' in the Sea of Japan. The Cold War ended about 10 years ago. Although a tense atmosphere remains in the Korean Peninsula, people's comings and goings and cultural exchange ... between Japan and Russia have remarkably increased since then. In this sense the 'invisible wall' has collapsed. Nevertheless ... He stresses that despite the weaknesses and threats mentioned above sm...

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... social norms, behaviour, and interaction? Japan's young generation seems to be not only better equipped for globalization, but also more independent-minded and bias-free in revaluating Japanese culture including traditional practices. If young people are better educated in school and better trained in their community and society, Japan will be able to co-exist with countries like Canada and prosper ... in the age of information and globalization. Dating culture, clothing, and music – all factors of societal globalization that have been internalized by Japan, especially the youth. ... ...

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... disparate individuals, colonies, and nations was the desire to obtain the greatest magnitude of power. The collective mindset found concerning dominant and subordinate relationships was that 'power relationships' were important to keep any particular union perpetual. Thus, different orders of power were seen to be the source to sustaining a fruitful society. Although the thirst for power was equal for everyone ... that a hard power can exist without a soft power. World War II was a prime example of hard power exertion. Hitler began to invade European nations in hopes of spreading t...

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... the past. From the dohyo matsuri (ring consecration ceremony) that takes place on the day before a sumo tournament, to the ganbai uchiwa ("war" fan) wielded by the gyoji (referees), to the tsuna (white rope-like belt) worn by the yokozuna (Grand Champions), to the ... "history" have become blurred. This ultimately connects to the third, and perhaps most important point, which is that the invention of sumo traditions was conditioned and necessitated by social (N3) and political circumstances. In the Tokugawa period, such circumstances were the rise of the merchant class, on one ... and wa...

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... pressure came from the British Columbia public out of an irrational fear of the unknown. It was based on rumor, preconceptions and stereotypes about the Japanese people. There was little if any justification for such resentment in reality. There is an abundance of evidence, which indicates Canadian authorities including Prime Minister King did not believe that the Japanese presence on the British ... to learn form the mistakes of the past. In a time where racial profiling and fear of illegal aliens is perhaps greater than ever it is important to remember the mistakes of the past to ensu...

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... to their land as the Middle Kingdom, around which the rest of the world revolved. For centuries China's claim to superiority was probably valid. It had achieved much in the fields of science and the arts. In Confucianism, it believed it had solved the problem of government. Militarily it dominated ... did not want what the West had to offer. The West's solution to this proved to be the cause of the first Anglo-Chinese war in 1839. By the 1830s Western powers, especially Britain, were trying to open up China, a move that China resisted. The opium trade gave ... decisively beaten but most...

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... the westerners' weaponry and technology are more superior to ours. Their invention "steam train has proved to be one of the most important human inventions towards industrialization, suggesting their edge-cutting technology. Moreover, the Triple Intervention in 1885 forcing Japan to give up Liaotung Peninsula has witnessed Japan's vulnerability towards the Western powers. It proved that Japan has no position go ... Japan as he holds a very important position in the military, meaning that we should follow his recommendations as he has his interests for Japan for whatever he does. Fourthl...

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... by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. President Truman's announcement of "Dropping of an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima" marked an important point in the history of the United States as well as the whole world. The President's address to the nation was given on August 6th, sixteen hours later, when an American plane dropped one bomb on Hiroshima, an ... , killing or injuring more than 135,000 people. (Goodman, Philip). In the early 1940s, Japan had expansionist aims in Eastern Asia, Indo China and the Western Pacific. In July of 1940, the United States placed an embargo on materi...

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... one of the world's most advance, industrial and technological countries in the world. It is also one of the closest allies and most important economic partners of the U.S. The scale of Japan's growth is easy to demonstrate but understanding the reason is much more difficult, especially when this country was completely destroyed after the Second World War. The end of the Pacific War in 1945, should ... have driven society to value conformity. Japanese have learned to share their limited space and value the precious distance between themselves and others. The culture that Japanese people ...

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... now associated with the imperial rule, and Japan had a powerful symbol of age - old national unity. With the abolition of feudalism, Japan made tremendous social and political changes. Millions of people were suddenly free to choose their occupation and move about without restrictions. By providing a new environment of political and financial security, the government made investment ... 1920's and 1930's. This eventually led to Japan requiring more resources, and then the attack to Pearl Harbor in 1941. This led to World War II and the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, whic...

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Introduction As the world modernizes, the relationship between nations becomes increasingly important. Globalization has taken over, allowing countries to lower transactions costs across areas of economic trade and social interactions. ... to the five islands and three rocks. For the past forty years, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Japan have been fighting over a territory dispute for five uninhabited islands and three rocks in the East China Sea, of which Japan currently has "administrative control" ... islands was conveniently during China's "century...

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... , headed by Japan, German, and Italy and Allies, headed by the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, France and China, fought in all over the world until the middle of 1940s. People called this war as the World War II. As Nazi regime in Germany went on a rampage in Europe such as invasion of Poland, Japanese imperialism had an overwhelming influence over Asia. Imperial Japanese army was strongly unified ... pacific campaign. Forces of the Empire of Japan attacked Hong Kong, the same morning Japan attacked on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Hong Kong was a part of the British Empire and the only Fa...

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... Japanese Relations from 1898-1919 I. Introduction The relationship between China and Japan is an important aspect of these two countries' history. From ancient times, China had long been admired, respected, emulated by Japan. However, during the first twenty years of the twentieth century, the world had witnessed a dramatic change of Sino-Japanese relations due to the shift of global ... People's National Consciousness, People's Rights, and People's Livelihood. Soon after the Republican Revolution, China plunged into chaotic Warlordism period. The miserable situations in China brought ne...

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... perceived differently by almost all whom define it. Since the dawn of time quality has been one of, if not the most important factor in any organizations future/success (Goldsmith, 1984). Total quality management took root in Japan 30 years sooner than in the United States. But the fear driving both countries to the program was the same: economic collapse (Goldsmith, 1984). Total quality ... the experience, training, knowledge and understanding to do their jobs effectively. They can then "work for them" providing guidance assistance and support as needed. The best leaders are, in effect...

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... of constructive criticism on the issues of Japan. He clearly states his purpose of writing about the potential futures for Japan as an economic superpower in the rising world order, as well as the promising futures of the world with Japan as an example of the troubles with industrialization. The novel starts off with the devastating incident of the Kobe earthquake. McCormack describes ... most sensitive area, the dilemma of "modern industrial civilization" altogether. He also shows how the fall or rise in the Japanese economy is extremely important in order for Japan to deal with the pr...

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... are being done due to the effects of globalization: manufacturing is done at different points around the world; distribution is shaped to different requirements; products are repackaged and even reformulated for different world regions; and marketing is shaped to appeal to people in different parts of the world. Mainly, there are four types of marketing mindset that can be brought to bear on a marketing ... target culture against the one he or she knows best, their own. Recently considerable attention has been given to Japan because of the success of that country in international business...

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... and authority, and finally the effectiveness of technology. Family life in Japan has always been important because they have strong family ties and a deep respect for authority. Due to the close relationships within Japanese families, their attitudes, morals and values all reflect on the beliefs of the family. As the world war II ended, families have become less formal and more democratic, ... to adjust themselves to "fit in" and become accpeted amongst their friends. Japanese society are embedded with traditional values, a classic example, being bearing and raising an academically supe...

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... participation of the Western forces and that is to support the Jewish and the Zionist plans for expansion of what is called the Great Israel." The onset of the Lebanese war in which gunmen killed four Phalangists during an attempt on Pierre Jumayyils life, also shows how terrorists are really not quiting. Believing the assassins to have been Palestinian, the phalangists ... retaliated later that day by attacking a bus carrying Palestinian passengers across a Christian neighborhood killing about twenty-six of the occupants While the World is thinking about bringing an end to Terrorism, s...

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... with their traditional distaste for chaos, turned to Buddhism's otherworldly message and its doctrine that the real, observable world of human affairs was illusory and insignificant (Murphey, 76)." The people liked the idea of rebirth rather than one's next life being of lesser value. During the Tang Dynasty, popularity ... showed inequality towards women, and adopted Buddhism because it was not bias towards woman. Socially, she was able to get people to follow her beliefs and was powerfully favored, so therefore, thought to be a reincarnation of the bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddhist M...

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... views. He tried to overtake Korea, but failed horribly when China came to its aid. Not only did Japan end up losing the war, but China ended up gaining a sphere of influence in Korea, which would be a cause of turmoil in later years. Once Tokugawa came to power, he immediately went into action and confiscated much of the land of Japan, then redistributed ... not politically. Also, at age thirty he began writing his plays, which often consisted of honorable men having relationships with people from the "floating world," which was the pleasure district in Edo, which will be discussed late...

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... a new educational system was implemented. These reforms made elementary and secondary schools free for both males and females, and by 1900 were made compulsory. After World War II the Allied Occupation made many reforms. In a book titled Japanese Society Today Tadashi Fukutake summed up the effects that the past had on the Japanese educational system of today. "Public education, too, was rapidly promoted ... to produce self-reliant citizens of a peaceful and democratic state and community with respect for human rights and a love for truth and peace" (115). The government plays an import...

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