Provides little known history of the start of motorized transportation in Japan.
Short college essay on Fukuzawa, who was one of the Meiji Era's most influential figures.
Contains pictures of former vessels in the wartime navy, as well as information on their guns, torpedoes, sensors, names, and officers.
Chronicles the development of Japanese stamps from 1929.
Brief notes on the role played by the United States during the Allied occupation of Japan from September 1945 through 1952.
Essay on Hirohito and the Japanese government coming to grips with Japan's decision to go to war and their post-war relationship with the United States.
Seeks to clarify the contributions and limitations of Japanese business diplomacy. Argues that Japanese business diplomacy, was insufficiently influential to prevent political and military conflict.
Outlines trends in the development of Japan's commercial shipping prior to World War I. Argues that the promotion of the industry was undertaken primarily not for commercial, but for strategic imperialist reasons.
Overview and introduction to attractions, temples and shrines, brief guide of major cities, history, nuclear radiation and environmental issues.
Discusses the influences that led to the economic policies pursued in the interwar period.
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