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Japanese Identity: The Kimono Designs of Miyake, Youth Clothing, and Architecture
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This is a 9 page paper discussing the modern Japanese identity in relation to fashion and architecture. The modern Japanese identity is highly unique in its combination of the traditional and the “unfettered” modern and often mismatched. Examples of this can be found in the fashions of Issey Miyake and his contemporaries, the fashion selections and manipulations of the Japanese youth and modern Japanese architecture. Regardless of the industry however, a high level of craftsmanship, consistent with Japanese tradition, can be found. Miyake took the traditional and customized kimono and fashioned it for the flexible, international and mass produced market while at the same time defying modern day techniques of conforming the clothing to the contour of the body thus allowing the kimono to still be worn by all women of all body shapes; not usually considered in today’s fashion market. The Japanese youths of today also make their clothing distinct from that of Western countries by taking Western fashions and clothing and combining or manipulating the clothing to develop a modern and mismatched style. The clothing although often appearing vintage or aged is actually extremely high priced and carefully planned. Similarly in modern Japanese architecture, elements of the traditional can still be seen in religious areas such as Kyoto whereas modern urban areas such as Toyko have modern buildings which often combine traditional elements with modern elements which appear to be mismatched but are actually well planned and reflect the freedom of craftsmanship of the architect. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TJkimon1.rtf

Japanese Immigration to the United States in the Early Twentieth Century
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A 4 page discussion of the emotionally charged issue of Japanese Immigration. The author analyzes two sources on the issues, one written in 1905 and the other in 2002. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPimmJap.rtf

Japanese Immigration/Exclusion Laws
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A 5 page research paper examines the history of Japanese immigration from the 1880s to 1924. Japanese immigrants to the US endured racial hostility and legal persecution at the federal, state and local level, as legislation was passed that sanctions the fears and biases of white populations (Mitchell 666). Examination of this period shows that the Japanese immigrants of that time were some of the most successful, most resilient people to come to American shores. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khjapani.rtf

Japanese Imperialism and Singapore
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This 11 page report discusses the similarities and differences between the Japanese “imperialism” or occupation of Singapore and British imperialism on the island. In Southeast Asia Japanese rule in Singapore was not so very different than what occurred when French imperialism governed “Indochina,” the Dutch in Indonesia, or the British rule in India, Singapore, Hong Kong, or any of its other “protectorates.” In many ways, the nearly four year occupation of Singapore by Japan shattered the many assumptions that had been made over the past century (and more) regarding British authority and its ability appropriately govern its colonies. Annotated bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWcolony.wps

Japanese Influence on American Culture
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This 4 page paper looks at Japanese culture and how it has impacted the United States. Various aspects are explored including business practices and general philosophical issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA117Jap.doc

Japanese International Relations
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This 7 page paper considers the way Japan compares and relates to other counties, including South Korea, Australia and the United States. The paper considers economic, social, cultural and military aspects. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEjapint.wps

Japanese Issues
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An 8 page research paper that is divided into two 4 page papers. The first half addresses Japan’s economic difficulties in the 1990s and the second half discusses the Japanese cultural work ethic as it pertains to male corporate managers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khjapbis.rtf

JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF KOREA
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This 6-page paper focuses on negatives and positives of Japan's occupation of Korea between 1910 and 1945. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTjapakore.rtf

Japanese Production And Operations Management: Loss Of Advantage Through Imitation By Competitors In Other Countries?
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3 pages in length. Japan has long held the coveted title of foremost producer within the consumer electronics industry, a reputation that has allowed its manufacturers to maintain the primary position of production and profit margins in comparison to other countries. Today, however, there is a growing trend of product imitation throughout the world that is empowering these other countries - particularly the United States – with the means by which to overtake Japan's once-untouchable status, causing Japanese companies to re-evaluate the best way to regain this lost advantage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCJapAdv.rtf

Japanese Religion
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This is a 3 page paper explaining contemporary Japanese religion. The paper also includes mild tutorial language and is in language suitable for a letter to a friend in regards to explaining “what Japanese religion is”. Unlike the practices of Western religions, lifestyles of the contemporary Japanese may not always reveal the influence of religion in their society but there are actually very few Japanese who are not affected or not involved in some sort of religion. While the majority of Japanese people may be involved in the Shinto or Buddhism religions, and many are involved with both, other religions such as Confucianism and Christianity are also present. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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