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Matsu: Japanese Pine
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A 6 page paper which examines the types, uses and symbolic nature of the Matsu, or Japanese Pine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAmatsu.rtf

Maya Angelou/Phenomenal Woman
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A 4 page essay that offers an explication and analysis of this poem. Throughout the course of human history, men haven been primarily admired for their accomplishments, but the focus of admiration for women has been on whether or not their appearance fit with what a particular society considered beautiful. In her poem "Phenomenal Woman," Maya Angelou challenges this pervasive cultural feature and asserts that she is extraordinary and immensely attractive, without fitting within any of society's preconceived notions of how female beauty and attractiveness should be defined and conceptualized. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khpwmaya.rtf

MEIJI-PERIOD IN JAPANESE HISTORY
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This 5 page paper discusses the Meiji Period in Japanese history as viewed by a primary Eurocentric source. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBmeiji.rtf

Memories Of Silk And Straw
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This 5 page paper looks at Memories of Silk and Straw : A Self-Portrait of Small-Town Japan by Junichi Saga and argues that the result of the patriarchal society has been the cultural devaluation of women. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTjappat.rtf

Milton Murayama's "Five Years On A Rock" - Japanese Family Formation
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5 pages in length. The Japanese family formation reflects some of the most loyal attributes of any familial system in the world; that the foundation of is based upon the tenets of gaman (perseverance) and gambaru (trying hard) speaks to the inherent dedication of both body and spirit when it comes to making some of life's most important choices. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCJapFamFrm.rtf

Modernization in Japan and China
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the fact that Japan managed to modernize in the middle of the nineteenth century while China did not and the effect that this had on these countries. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 00modjc.rtf

Moving To The City / Japan's Graying Farms
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A 6 page essay examining Japan's current trend away from the farms and into the cities. Family farms are being worked by owners well past working age while the families' children are opting for the life of the city, which seems to be freer and easier to live. The paper includes an analogy between the current Japanese migration from their ancient agricultural heritage to the American shift from farms to cities, comparing the similarities and differences in the cultural views of agriculture and those who make it their living. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Japanfar.wps

Musui's Story
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5 pages in length. Musui's Story tells of the life of a samurai in the lower class of his society who gave up the aspirations expected of him in order to learn from those who were beneath him according to societal rules of the time. It is a fact that religion in society played a role in Musui's story, and that is the focus of this excellent paper.
Filename: JGAmusui.wps

Myth, Symbol & Ritual/Shintoism
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An 8 page research paper that discusses the nature of myth and symbol in Shinto ritual. Japanese mythology, which plays a major role in Shinto beliefs, encompasses an intricate and complex system of beliefs. The Shinto pantheon consists of 8000 kami (Japanese for "gods" or "spirits") (Japanese mythology). The Kojiki ("Record of Ancient Things") is the oldest recognized book of Japanese myths, legends and history (Japanese mythology). One notable feature of Japanese mythology is that it explains the origin of the Imperial family, while also assigning them godhood (Japanese mythology). Unlike other national mythologies, in which there is a clear line that divides myth from everyday life, Shinto beliefs and ways of thinking are deeply intertwined with the subconscious social fabric of modern Japanese society (Shinto). Examination of Japanese myths, symbols and rituals illustrates this fact and how Shintoism continues to influence modern Japanese life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khshinmy.rtf

Occupied Japan
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The rapid economic growth of Japan after the end of World War II can be attributed, to a large degree, to the influence of American business ideals and the financial backing to allow Japanese industry to enter into the technological age. This 2 page paper briefly examines the effect of the American occupation of Japan on their postwar economy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTocupid.wps