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    change and advancements in technology. Asian cultures have, for the entirety of history, had more advancements in technology and have placed a higher value on education than almost any other culture around the world. It is no surprise that when the Japanese found out about the railroad system, that they would want to construct their own railways to enhance

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    The creation story of Shinto builds more appreciation and respect for the kami as well. The creation myth can be found in the Kojiki and it begins with the two gods, Izanagi and Izanami. The two gods are husband and wife, whom through Izanami, gave birth to the Japan’s islands, the kami of the earth, and the kami of heaven. Throughout Izanami’s various pregnancies, the birth of Ho-musubi or Fire-growth was what birthed the most kami. During Ho-musabi’s birth he burned his mother making her fall ill

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    the only country to have a policy such as the Multiculturalism Act, racism has been a part of Canadian history, including but not limited to the colonialism of Indigenous Peoples and the internment of Japanese Canadians. The effects of colonialism on indigenous culture and the treatment of Japanese Canadians are reflected in the novels Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson and Obasan by Joy Kogawa. The main characters of the novels, Lisamarie in Monkey Beach and Naomi in Obasan, both come to terms with the

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    break a lot of assumptions about Japanese culture and also confirm knowledge I knew only from textbooks. The trip also made me experience some culture shock but if anything it made the trip more interesting. I appreciated the irony that was ever present. There were many customs both old and new I appreciated on the trip and helped open my eyes to new experiences, observations, and interactions with people I normally would never have a chance to meet. The Japanese people truly took elements of western

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    social hierarchy in the contemporary era. However, I counter my argument that other minority groups are not part of this transformation, such as the minority group of day-time labourers and how they do not work as a social actor bringing change to the Japanese social hierarchy. Japan is a multiethnic and multicultural society, but the majority of their residents hold very strong beliefs of the pureness of a person and their status in the country based on heritage and personal background, (Lecture, Sept

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    Impact Of The Dodge Plan

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    the root cause of inflation), and lastly, reducing as well as completely eliminating subsidies. The above-mentioned policies were identified to aid in accelerating the Japanese economy. Dodge’s policies caused problems along the way in its implementation but it created a path for recovery without the help of America. The Japanese were encouraged to economize and accumulate capital through such a policy. The Korean War Boom The initial spell of the implementation of the Dodge Plan caused Japan to

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    affect our society? I have some Japanese friends in International Education Center, which is an ESL school for international students. They tell me that living single has been popular in Japan, and they have some relatives who prefer to a single life. Staying single in Japan is increasing because of the pressure of finances for supporting a family, and this kind of trend results in the growth rate of population is declining, which gives a great challenge to Japanese society. There are more people

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    parts of Japanese culture is the cuisine. Something that might not be known is that most of the food in Japan today was introduced when Buddhism started to spread throughout the country. Although most of the food the citizens eat is made with ingredients from the island, the country is a very food varied place. There are many different types of cooking in Japan, some of which were adopted from other countries, but they all have a Japanese spin to them. The cuisine is a good reflection of Japanese culture

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    throughout the origins of Canada. In this essay I seek to outline the underlining problems of Canada and how race is socially constructed. It will seek to break down the major minorities examined in this text, most notably the Indigenous People of Canada, Japanese Canadians and the “African” Americans. It aims to highlight that the problems stem from the social determinants of health: the physical environment, child development, and income and status. The essay will prove that “integration” and “segregation”

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    Gusteau and Chefs of Wellington began cooking Japanese cuisine under the guidance of the Japanese people. However, there remains an unanswered

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