Japanese National Railways

Japan is an excellent example of a modern nation. “By identifying the modern as a cluster of related principles rather than as merely a period, we are able to trace its occurrence in different periods in different national or cultural settings” (Goto-Jones, 7). The idea of what is culture and what is modern can be subjective. Time and setting are merely measurements showcasing a particular in relation to everything else. Although Goto-Jones is critical of what it means to be “modern,” reasons supporting

Seoul constructed new roads and buildings as well as introducing new amenities such as electricity, telephones, trains, and a railway. As citizens were now able to travel, those who had lived abroad worked to replicate advancements they had seen in places such as Washington. A waste removal system was implemented and recreational parks were created. Eventually in 1909, the Japanese began the colonial rule of Korea for 36 years. Hanyang was renamed Gyeseong and Japan begins to dismantle the city to better

Stevens. She has been studying the Darwin Bombings for over 5 years now and knows every little detail about the horrific event. So Jane, what actually happened on that frightful day? Well Lisa, on February 19th 1942 at the main streets of Darwin, the Japanese army launched an enormous air raid on Darwin. 188 planes, 36 A6M Zero fighters, 71 D3A "Val" dive bombers, and 81 B5N "Kate"

Multiculturalism Act of 1988, the government recognizes that “multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity”. In a country where 20% of the population is foreign born, these words are a powerful emblem of national unity; the official position of the Canadian government is that different races and cultures are an asset to Canadian society, not a liability. However, the history of Canadian immigration policy and racial ideology remains preserved in sharp contrast

policies influenced specific industries to gain international competitive advantage, increase productivities and industrial investment.[3] - Inflexible labour market because of lifetime employment guarantees and seniority-based salaries [4] - Japanese government related organization(Jetro) support foreign

In 1853, Western imperialism was at its height. It was spreading to several countries. The British colonized India, the Dutch colonized Indonesia, the United States colonized the Philippines, and the French colonized Vietnam. In 1929, the crash of the stock market brought a worldwide depression, known as the Great Depression. The depression caused instability in many countries. International commerce declined and tax revenues, profits, and personal income decreased. The Great Depression especially

historian of East Asia claims, “Koreans never saw the Japanese rule as anything but illegitimate and humiliating,” and this commonly held belief exists for a reason. During the Japanese occupation, thousands of comfort women, students, and civilians were tormented and tortured by the Japanese; however, this crucial period of time shaped Korea’s future significantly. It is therefore vital to question what exactly Korea benefited from the Japanese occupation, and consider whether the positive outcomes

The European states became increasingly interested in the scramble for Africa in 1870 and onwards, to gain new colonial holdings so they could supply their countries with cheap resources for industrialization. When studying imperialism there have been conflicting views of what imperialism is and how it is caused between political scholars of the Liberal theory, like John A. Hobson, Social-Psychological theorists, like Joseph Schumpeter, and Marxist theorists, like Vladimir Lenin. In this essay, I

1989). The case of the Japanese informal rule over China between the First and Second Sino-Japanese Wars is an example of how this type of rule was immensely beneficial to the expansion of the Japanese empire itself. There are three main things that Japan and the colonies of Japan profited from: economically important trade and investment on Chinese soil, having great political influence on the Chinese government in order to

Among the plethora of events which have influenced modern China’s foreign policy, the so called “century of humiliation” holds particular sway. Also known as the “hundred years of national humiliation”, it refers to the period of intervention and imperialism by western powers and Japan in China from 1839 to 1949. It has had a profound impact on how the decision makers in China have perceived the world order since then and has heavily influenced China’s policies on a strategic, political and military