The ruling circles in Japan seized the opportunity presented by the outbreak of world war in Europe to strengthen and expand their position in the Far East. On Aug. 23, 1914, Japan declared war on Germany. After capturing Tsingtao Fortress, located on territory leased by Germany in Shantung ...
At that time Nantenbõ, who was already thirty-four, was obviously carrying out his duties as a government-appointed cler- ic, but he also seems to have taken this opportunity to evaluate the state of the Dharma in the areas he visited. In other words, the uneven caliber of the ...
The Untold History of Ramen: How Political Crisis in Japan Spawned a Global Food Craze A rich, salty, and steaming bowl of noodle soup, ramen has become an international symbol of the cultural prowess of Japanese cuisine. In this highly origi... G Solt - 《Food Culture & Society》 被引...
the imperial family now has a valuable opportunity. Empress Masako, hit by an adjustment disorder, could take on unique roles, such as reaching out to socially vulnerable individuals and minority groups with her own messages.
Square but it seems that the recent renovation has really jazzed up the place. Unfortunately, with baby#2 coming in January, it will probably be a while before I get to enjoy a another leisurely afternoon but I’ll know where to go (and who to go with) when the opportunity comes!
For Yukio, the party was a good opportunity to enhance his image. I never expected his shirt with a color plate to be the focus of discussion. No one remembered what the barbecue that day was. A fashion expert said: "too much color is simply a fashion disaster in 80s, which is the ...
At present, the Japanese have an opportunity to open their eyes to see Buddhism not only as a part of their culture and tradition, but also as a religion and a way of life. Moreover, they are assured of free- dom of belief. Individual minds are once again freed from all external ...
first "fast food" concept. Soon enough, they were viewed as a business opportunity for the lower classes to rise up economically. That may be why many of the food carts, by the end of the war, were owned and operated by immigrants from Japanese-occupied territories such as Korea and ...
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is the best opportunity to highlight the concept and culture of the country, but I can't feel anything in Japanese costumes. Although Onishi Ryuki thought the Japanese delegation's clothes were too mediocre, they praised the British Costumes: "the Briti...
Routledge contemporary Japan series1 A Japanese Company in CrisisIdeology, strategy, and narrativeFiona Graham2 Japan’s Foreign AidOld continuities and new directionsEdited by David Arase3 Japanese Apologies for World War IIA rhetorical studyJane W. Yamazaki4 Linguistic Stereotyping and Minority Groups ...