Plan of Investigation The Constitution of Japan contains articles about equality between men and women but many times, law is not properly enforced or enacted. Keeping this in mind, the true extent to which the federal legislation actually augmented women's freedoms needs to be analyzed. This is why the subject of my research is, "To what extent did the Japanese Constitution result in greater freedom and increased rights for Japanese women in the mid twentieth century?" The scope of this research
Occupation of Japan The intent of the United States’ occupation of Japan was to neutralize the threat of another war, to nourish the Japanese economy back to health, and to provide a stable democratic government for the defeated nation. With General Douglas MacArthur acting as the supreme commander in charge of the occupation, Japan changed drastically. Special attention was paid to the areas of military, economy, and government. The effects of the United States’ occupation of Japan were profound
Formatting Problems The occupation of Japan was, from start to finish, an American operation. General Douglans MacArthur, sole supreme commander of the Allied Power was in charge. The Americans had insufficient men to make a military government of Japan possible; so t hey decided to act through the existing Japanese government. General Mac Arthur became, except in name, dictator of Japan. He imposed his will on Japan. Demilitarization was speedily carried out, demobilization of the former imperial
Topic: Should Japan revise Article Nine (9) of the constitution? Introduction The issue of Japan’s article 9 “Peace Constitution”: in the Japanese constitution which was drafted by the United States while Japan was under their occupation, is one that the Japanese society is currently struggling with. The question of whether the article should be amended, and if amended, how it should be revised is a question that has numerous implications not only for Japan, but for East Asia and also the world at
The Empire of Japan is the historical Japanese nation-state; which is a type of state that joins the political beliefs of a state with the culture of a nation, from which it is trying to rule; and a former political power that lasted from the 1868 Meiji Restoration; which was a chain of events that re-established practical imperial rule to Japan under Emperor Meiji; to the enactment of the 1947 constitution of modern Japan. Imperial Japans rapid industrialization and militarization under the slogan
Japan's Attack on Pearl Harbour In December 1941, Pearl Harbour was attacked by the Japanese. It was the consequence of a series of events which brought tension between Japan and America to boiling point. Japan was a country growing in power and stature and America soon came to realise that this growth could prove a threat to them. America aimed to stop Japan's growth in its tracks as they realised that if the situation was left to evolve much longer then the situation may be out of their
affects Japan’s economy. I chose Japan as my target country because I have studied Japanese for almost nine years already, and I am seeking job opportunities in Japan. In addition, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the Japanese business environment can help eliminate unnecessary cultural conflicts, and increase the possibilities of adapting into the environment. Moreover, Japan is known for its energy industry, and the potential competitive advantage of Japan can help increasing its GDP
carefully chosen Koreans, and nominally re-adjusted dual pay scale for bureaucrats. Again, Hong Ulsu met a kind Japanese person who became his boss when he work for him as an apprentice in which he was the one who helped him the most when he arrived in Japan, such as he provided meals for him, paid him his wages, and also paid for his schooling.
the 19th century, Japan decided to change in a step towards the future. In order to modernize, many things had to change in the country. One major implication was the Charter Oath and the Meiji Constitution. The Meiji Constitution was published twenty-one years after the Charter Oath was first produced and included several elements of the Oath in it’s chapters. The Constitution was inspired by the chaos of events that happened in the Tokugawa shogunate. After the new constitution was implicated, the
Japan is a country which has experienced massive growth and sudden modernization politically and economically. The country’s growth, however, did not spring from nowhere. Japan as it is today is a result of many events that led to the rise and collapse of multiple government systems and economic customs from the 1600s to post-World War Two. Japan began as an island country with a feudal system. Society was structured in a hierarchical pattern underneath an emperor and many Shoguns, who ruled over
Shotoku Taishi was a prince who ruled Japan during the Asuka period. These expeditions happened during the Tang Dynasty so the Japanese assimilated many Neo-Confucian ideals into their political system and adopted a more centralized government system with a capital city of Saikyo (ancient Kyoto) mirroring the Chinese capital of Chang’an. These expeditions also influenced artists and intellectuals initiating an artistic and intellectual revolution within Japan spurred by Buddhism. Evidence of this
When one thinks of Japan, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Advanced technology? Video games? Weird T.V. shows and anime? Before Japan began its transition into technology and advancement, they were in an era of both military action and strong nationalism which still impacts them today. Japan's military power and control over the East Asian region was its strongest feature for several hundred years. This changes dramatically with the 20th Century. By the turn of the century, Japan's strives
After the 2nd World War, Japan was under the supervision of US which lasted for seven years from 1945-1952 (Kumano, 2007). Within the period of US occupation there were some political changes in Japan including the formation of New Constitution drafted and prepared by the US occupation forces. In the Constitution, Article 9 is the main focus where it imposed restrictions on Japan’s use of force. It is written in Article 9 that Japan forever renounce the use of force to settle international disputes
transmitted and later becomes known as tradition. Japan has cultivated one of the most distinctive cultures in the world. Despite the common belief of Asian countries having identical cultural norms, Japan is significantly diverse. Japan is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean. Japan is comprised of over three thousand islands made up of mostly rugged terrain. The climate varies from tropical weather in the
Executive Powers Within the constitution of a nation, powers are delegated to certain institutions of that nation?s government. Although in many cases similar, nations can vary drastically when defining the organizational structure from which they operate. Some democratic constitutions delegate more power to the executive branch while in other nations more power is given to the legislature. This point can be illustrated when the same branch of a nation?s government is compared with that of another
a significant role in the modernisation of Japan. The Meiji period was a time of political and social revolution. It brought momentous social, political and economic changes to Japan, and these changes became the foundation of the Japan we know today. Prior to the 1868 Restoration, Japan was a militarily weak country with a feudal agricultural society, and was controlled by feudal lords. When the Meiji period ended with the Emperor's death in 1912, Japan was a well-developed nation with a constitutional
Introduction- Japan Japan is located in the continent of Asia. This country is made up of many islands. There are four major islands in Japan which are Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu. However, Honshu is the largest and most popular as well as home to Tokyo, Kyoto, and other major cities. Japan is often called "The Land of The Rising Sun” because it is located in the Far East and most peoples know that sun rises in the east. The Japanese also refers to their country as "Nippon" or Nihon" which
Japan is known for its contemporary culture and advancement in electronics and engineering. We could also learn from the traditions Japan can offer. From advancement in cars and electronic devices, Japan holds on to ancient arts and traditions that play a role in their daily life. Japan has various climates from tropical in the south to cooler temperatures in the north, and the famous tourist site of the active volcano Mount Fuji. Mount Fiji is the highest mountain in Japan, with a tundra climate
From the eighteenth century through the early twentieth century, China and Japan had similar views regarding Western penetration, yet both countries responded in different ways. By subverting colonial powers, both countries had to adjust their traditional cultures, economy, and political structures in order keep up with westernization. In the past, China was always hesitant to foreign occupation and wanted to keep them out as much as possible. During the Qing dynasty, trade was greatly discouraged
Comparative Analysis of Modernization Afghanistan and Japan Introduction: “The concept of modernization comes from a view of societies as having a standard uni-linear evolutionary pattern, as described in the social evolutionism theories” (Modernization). Modernization is the process of transition from a traditional and pre-modern society to a modern society. Societies must follow this process to achieve modernity. Also, urbanization and industrialization are two other processes that are linked