Impressing the Impressionists - Japonisme & French Art in the Nineteenth Century
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An 8-page paper that examines the influence of Japonisme, a trend stemming from the work of Japanese ukiyo-e artists, on the works of French artists during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Discussed are Japanese master painters Hokusai Katsushika and Hiroshige Ando and the manner in which they influenced the works of French Impressionist artists Edgar Degas and Claude Monet. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCImpres.doc

In “Kokoro” – Suicide the Only Answer?:
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In “Kokoro” – Suicide the Only Answer?: This 5-page essay examines Natsume Soseki’s novel, Kokoro in terms of the pervasive loneliness in modern times. It is Soseki’s contention that the increased independence and freedom creates the isolation that results in the individual’s loneliness. Unable to find their way, his characters opted for suicide -- was that their only answer? Bibliography lists 2 sources. SNKokoro.doc
Filename: SNKokoro.doc

Innovative Policies Initiated by Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
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This is a 12 page paper discussing the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan and some of their innovative policies. Since the formation of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan in 1955 resulting from the unification of several small conservative parties, the LDP has managed to initiate several innovative economic and national policies which have allowed Japan to recover from its post World War II depressive economy. The LDP, although conservative in nature, has adapted many international political techniques, both conservative and socialist, to improve the economy in Japan to the extent that it is now one of the leading industrialized nations in the world. The LDP government’s policies have involved a great deal of cooperative measures which allow for the support of large industries, small businesses, farming and support of a welfare system. In all cases, the government’s role has been to aid and support the increased economy in Japan and spurring the nation into total employment. In times of decreased support of the agricultural and small business industries in other countries in the West, Japan increased their support of farmers and small business which resulted in growth and prosperity in both cases. The LDP has also responded to political and popular pressure in regards to welfare and now has a health care program that is higher than most others in the world. This flexible conservatism is no doubt what is the secret of the success of the LDP and also the success of Japan’s recovery and solid economic standing on the world stage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJLDPJa1.rtf

Israel's Lost Tribes & Shinto Custom
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A 6 page research paper that investigates the idea that the Lost Tribes of Israel may have settled in Japan. In particular, the writer compares the remarkable similarities between the customs of Shinto shrines and Judaism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khjudshi.rtf

Japan
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In 6 pages, the author discusses Japan, giving general information about Japan, its communications, customs, rituals, etc. Japan is a wondrous country filled with a rich cultural heritage and a many customs that are different from those in the Western world. The customs of Japan have generated many "do's and don'ts" that make travel to Japan interesting. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PCjappl.wps

Japan - US Policy / Amae
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An 8 page research paper on the Japan-US relations from their first contacts. The writer explores the hills and valleys of the relationship to current policies, based on the Japan ideal of amae and the U.S. response to same. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Amae.wps

Japan / Recession (1998)
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A 5 page discussion of the reasons behind Japan's recession, financial statistics concerning debt and balance of payments, contemporary economic predictions in regards Japan's recovery, and positive steps taken for recovery. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Japanrec.wps

Japan and China: A Comparison of Environments
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A 6 page overview of the natural resources and ecological complexity of Japan and China. Summarizes the fact that since China is larger in terms of physical land coverage it encompasses more ecological diversity than does Japan. Concludes that each country shares the threat of overdevelopment and severe impact to their fragile ecosystems. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPchnJap.wps

Japan and Korea
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This 7 page paper considers both of these countries as potential destinations for investment. The writer looks at the similarities and differences in terms of social economic and cultural factors that may impact on an investment decision. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEkorjap.rtf

Japan And North Korea: Great Foes
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15 pages in length. The extent to which North Korea and Japan have been great foes is both grand and far-reaching; that the two Asian nations have socially, economically and politically antagonized each other for decades speaks to an aggressive and wholly hostile history. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: TLCJapKor.rtf

JAPAN AND THE UK: A COMMON VISION
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10 pages. This paper discusses the political and economical relationship between the United Kingdom and Japan after 1945. This includes the past, the present and the future of their relationship. Topics also include why the United Kingdom should not ignore Japan because a relationship with Japan is important for the future of the United Kingdom. At this point it looks like they have a good future together. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAjapuk.rtf

Japan and War Crimes
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A 3 page paper which examines the Japanese war crimes of WWII, examining why they still refuse to truly acknowledge they took place. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAjpww.rtf

Japan in the Mid-Nineteenth Century
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7 pages. It is said that the Tokagawa tried to freeze history in order to continue their rule, and that ultimately the emperor's of China behaved in a similar manner. Both regimes would then have been unprepared for the invasion of the West in the mid-nineteenth century. This paper will focus on this and the fact that the Meji Restoration was a self-strengthening movement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAtokag.rtf

Japan's Business Laws / Sony Corp.
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An 8 page research paper on the relationship between Sony Corp. and Japan Business Law. Using the Japanese ideology of Kaizen and Keiretsu, the writer offers a discussion on the reciprocal success between the company and the government. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Sonyngov.doc

Japan's Comfort Women
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This 6 page paper examines Yuri Tanaka's book "Japan's Comfort Women." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVComfWm.rtf