Essays and Research Papers on Japan

(4 pp) Hayashi Fumiko's work places Japanese women in the role of hero/heroine in a world that has previously only allocated that status, or "badge of honor" to men of prestige. As a person and an author she claims the right to wear that badge herself.

This 6 page paper analyzes an article from "The Architecture Review" in which the author described a Japanese building. The paper discusses the article itself and a response to it, the building, and whether or not pictures and text work well together. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the economies of Japan and Thailand, with a focus on the latter. The premise of this paper is that the economies have come a long way since the 1980s and 1990s. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page research paper describes the issues and problems associated with ongoing reconstruction on the east coast of Japan's main island following the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper examines Bushido and how it has affected Japanese culture over time. The military is a decided focus. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses Japan's economic, political, religious and artistic development from 1600 to the present. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the period of time presented by David Magarey Earl in his book “Emperor and Nation in Japan.” Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 3 page annotated bibliography that is in reference to the topic of how the role of married Japanese women in family life has changed as the Japanese economy has developed, covering the period from 1950 to present.

This 9 page paper discusses both the strenghts and weaknesses of Japan's current military abilities. This paper uses many specific examples and disusses Japanese culture briefly in order to illustrate information which is presented in this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page book review that addresses the text Losing Face: Status Politics in Japan by Susan Pharr. The writer argues that this book not only addresses an issue that is of crucial importance to understanding to democratic governance, i.e., the "problem of equality," but the author also demonstrates how this issue is handled specifically ...

A 3 page research paper that how Zen Buddhism in Japan differs from other forms of Buddhism and how Buddhism, in general, provides an example of how the Japanese assimilated foreign elements in their own culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper which reveals that the priesthoods of both cultures are undergoing change and must adapt to meet new requirements of accountability. The writer demonstrates how change is taking place, and how it presents a fundamental change in the way the people of both cultures approach religious experience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Ozu's 1953 film Tokyo Story discussing the way in which it reflects the society and changes in Post World War II and the morning as well as frustration at the loss of traditional values and the influences resulting from the American occupation. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

4 pages in length. Examining the way in which dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima influenced cultural memory of Japan and the United States requires one to look at the event from two entirely different perspectives. America felt justified in doing so if it meant bringing an end to battle; Japan took it ...

A Comparison In any successful economy there is a need for labour flexibility. This 12 page paper considers the flexibility of workers in Japan and the US, comparing and contrasting the way that the different cultures have resulted in different types of flexibility. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the impasse at which Peru and Japan have arrived concerning extradition of Peru’s former president Fujimori, who Peru has charged with gross corruption and crimes against humanity. Fujimori was born in Peru of parents who had immigrated from Japan. They registered his birth, resulting in dual citizenship. ...

A 5 page paper which examines some structures and images of the Japanese culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 14 page overview of the events leading up to the Japanese bombing of Pearly Harbor and the long term response of the United States. By bombing Pearl Harbor the Japanese invoked not only the military might of the United States but also her political and economic power. That one act would ensure ...

World War II left a legacy of peace and prosperity for the island nation of Japan. This 7 page paper argues that although the purpose of Japan's Self Defense Force is to provide self defense, their capabilities are certainly beyond what is necessary to conduct war. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the changing roles of women in the Japanese workplace, how this change has affected society, men and their positions, and how office ladies (OLs) get their way by using their gender to manipulate men. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page report discusses the similarities and differences between the Japanese “imperialism” or occupation of Singapore and British imperialism on the island. In Southeast Asia Japanese rule in Singapore was not so very different than what occurred when French imperialism governed “Indochina,” the Dutch in Indonesia, or the British rule in India, Singapore, Hong Kong, or any of its other “protectorates.” ...

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 ...

A 10 page essay that uses Daisetz Suzuki's text Zen and Japanese Culture to discuss the interconnected nature of the relationship between Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture. Drawing on Suzuki's text and argument, the writer argues that Buddhism and specifically Zen Buddhism has made numerous contributions to Japanese culture and has been a significant ...

In five pages this paper examines why the Japanese had no choice but to attack Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and considers how propaganda was used to influence the thoughts and feelings of the people in support of this effort. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 6 page paper examines crime in Japan and the United States, citing opinions from sociologists as well looking at how media has portrayed crime in each nation. Reasons for crime are examined and the two countries are compared and contrasted in respect to street crime. Bibliography lists 10 sources.