Japan 's Most Valuable Asset Essay

The earthquake that rocked Kobe, Japan in 1995 veered Japanese culture into another direction in regard to mental healthcare. Remembered as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck # regions and claimed the lives of 6,400 (Baba et al.,1996). At least 55,000 people were placed in shelters, and among them included mothers, children, the elderly, and disabled (Baba et al.,1996). The demographics mentioned are specified because of research suggesting each group had pre-existing conditions or heightened stress that became exacerbated due to disaster-related trauma. As emotional suffering became so vast, many in positions of power could not overlook the emotional devastation caused by the disaster. However, they continued

On March 14, 2011, Anne Applebaum created an account of the events that had occurred earlier that day in Japan. She recalled the shattering earthquake that followed a tsunami and destroyed towns such as Rikuzentakata, a town of 25,000 people (Applebaum 229). The earthquake also agitated Fukushima Daiichi, one of Japan’s nuclear power complexes. Unfortunately, all three reactors lost their ability to cool the steaming water and had to be flooded. The seawater effectively destroyed the plant before more explosions occurred. As a result, radioactive steam had to be released. Applebaum glorified the Japanese in their “technological brilliance” and their ability to cope in extreme circumstances (Applebaum 230). Although the regulations are strict

The United States wanted to be able to trade with Japan. Japan is on the trade route to china so the americans wanted to set up a coal station in Japan, so they could get fuel for their steamships. The U.S sent a representative to try and discuss about getting a coal station, but he was told to leave. Next commodore Perry entered edo with four huge war ships and several objectives; to get supplies and coal from Japan, to protect sailors and american ships that might need help, and to have an official trade agreement with Japan. After the third time the United states came into japan asking for a coal station the bakufu decided to sign the treaty in 1854. At the time japan felt that this agreement was a huge accomplishment because, it allowed them to still be independent and control over their country, although no trade agreement was actually made, but Perry’s other two objectives were met; two ports were opened to the U.S ships, and shipwrecked sailors were to

After the United States defeated Japan in World War II, Japan was left with devastating casualties and reparations to be done. The United States wanted to secure Japan and wanted to influence them, that way Japan would not turn to Soviet communism during the Cold War. In order to make proper reparations, General Douglas A. MacArthur was in charge of the restoration of Japan. MacArthur proposed a reconstruction program which included military, political, economic, and social reforms. So the United States could be able to impose the reconstruction program in Japan, the Allied powers wanted to disarm Japan, deal with colonies, stabilize the economy, and prevent remilitarization. General MacArthur began to work on the reconstruction of Japan in September, 1945 and divided the reconstruction was to be divided into three phases. The three phases were to reform Japan, revive the economy, and a formal peace treaty and alliance with the United States.

Japans history dates back almost 53,000 years and is filled with interesting and fascinating events. Most of Japans actions have left the major world powers in the world stunned. The base of this amazing country is astonishing just by itself. The base is a bunch of active and large under water volcanoes. Japans uniqueness from the rest of the world ranges from its culture to its very interesting history to the change in government every few hundred years and their trading dilemma with petroleum and their assortment of fish that they export. Japan as a country is so very appealing and kind compared to the rest of the world its no wonder that it’s geographically separate from the rest of the world.

On the 17th of January 1995, a great earthquake struck the Japanese city of Kobe at 5:40 am. Over 80% of the quake victims died together with Mrs Endo, her husband, however, did not! There are numerous reasons why, the aim of this essay is to explain them to you.

In Eiko Otaku’s presentation, she speaks to the human failings that led to nuclear meltdowns after the tsunami, the deaths during evacuation, and the assurances of the government that it is “safe” to return to contaminated land. Through her descriptions, it becomes clear that the people who survived Fukushima, the people who left Fukushima, and those who have tentatively returned have been changed by the traumas brought down upon their bodies. Though it is impossible for me to speculate as to the ongoing impact of Fukushima into the future, the disaster is a significant event to the people of Fukushima—resettled, abroad, and displaced—and will continue to affect their lives and bodies and those of their descendants. Clare suggests that the ways in which we define ourselves is rooted in our perceptions of our bodies and our experiences, just as Eiko Otaku anchors her understanding of Fukushima within her own body

The fall of the Japanese Shogun proceeded the end of the Warring States era and it begin the whole new process of uniting Japan. During the process of unifying Japan, there were three main rulers that each took a different access to not only Japan, but by reaching relations with the Westerners. The three main rulers that were involved in this unifying was: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokygawa Ieyasu.

In 2011 Japan was struck by a 9.0 earthquake followed by a devastating tsunami, leaving them with the responsibility to clean up the mess it made. The earthquake created a wave which hit Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant causing many problems. Radioactive leaks were a major problem which was a result of the tsunami. Radiation began to contaminate the Pacific ocean which impacted the fish in it as well. Radiation also contaminated underground water sources because of unreachable fuel rods stored in an unstable building. This tsunami has created a great deal of problems for the citizens of Japan.

Throughout the course of East Asian history, Japan has been largely influenced by the Asian mainland. From ancient times to the medieval period, significant contributions to Japan can be seen coming from both Korea and China. Both of these countries diffused elements of their cultures to form the basis of Japanese society – namely China. These foreigners would influence various aspects of society including technology, philosophy, politics, and religion.

In the article "Napier Apocalyptic Identity" the author point out an important point of view why Japan's apocalyptic is so common. In WWII is one of the most well-known event in the history. Not to mention, the whole world know Japan is the only country in the world to have suffered from the atomic bomb whch led Japan in a disastrous way. The Japanese people will always remember this catstrophic and being terrify to it. This let audience realize what Japan have gone through and why Apocalyptic genre in Japan is popular and be created the way it is. Japan tried to demonstrated the experienced they gone through and how apocalyptic can affects the people psychology and mind sets. Furthermore, Japan is a island that encounter many disastrous event

Jeffrey Kingston. Japan in Transformation, 1952 – 2000. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2001. 230 pp.

Throughout the dynasties in China and Japan, religion, economy and politics have been affected by each other in various ways. In the book “Religion and Making of Modern East Asia”, Thomas Dubois brings to light the impact religion made on both politics and economy in China and Japan throughout the historical period up till date. In his words, he describes “religion as an extremely political force” (Dubois, 2011, pp. 7-16). As various religions were introduced, it shaped the politics of leaders as most of them saw it as an avenue to impose their religion on the citizens. In all, religion invented political and economic stabilities and instabilities in various dynasties throughout Japan and China

“On March 11, 2011 at 11:46 pm CST Japan was hit with an earthquake of 9.0 magnitude, followed by a tsunami shortly afterward. This earthquake and subsequent tsunami is known today as the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The epicenter was located 80 miles east of Sendai, the capital of Miyagi Prefecture, and 231 miles northeast of Tokyo.” This is how most stories of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami are started. This intro is short, professional, to the point, and really speaks to how those who responded during operation Tomodachi carried out their mission. Operation Tomodachi (Japanese for friend) not only aided in the improvement of United States and Japan relations, but also serves as an outstanding example of how to respond both

     The Japanese culture has allowed for very little diversity. This started very early in their history. The social controls used to eliminate diversity are the family, the power of gender, the poor treatment of minority groups, the corporate Japanese mentality, and the respect required by people in authority. However, due to globalization and the shrinking of the world, Japanese society is starting to make the change to diversity. The individualistic mentality shared by the new technology driven younger generation is putting pressure on the old Japanese status quo. The transformation is happening very slow, but as the population ages and the old conservatives are being replaced by the new liberals, the old way