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Come Japón

Autor: Paula Hardy

Número de Páginas: 455

Lonely Planet te acompaña a descubrir la rica -y compleja- cultura culinaria japonesa para disfrutar de una experiencia gastronómica auténtica e integradora, y aprovechar al máximo el viaje. En este libro profusamente ilustrado y de diseño atractivo el lector encontrará todas las pistas para saber cómo, cuándo y dónde comer; qué se debe hacer y qué no, con información de primera mano sobre protocolo y la etiqueta a seguir cuando se come en el país nipón, tanto en una casa como en un restaurante. También cuenta con información detallada sobre la comida, los ingredientes que se utilizan y las tradiciones locales, así como las especialidades regionales clásicas que todo viajero debe probar. Además, incluye los mejores lugares para comer en cada región y qué pedir cuando estés allí y cómo comerlo, así como información práctica sobre los barrios gastronómicos populares.

Catálogo 15 BAFICI

Número de Páginas: 422

15-Minute Japanese

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 162

With this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual Japanese language course, you can teach yourself Japanese in just 12 weeks. DK's 15 Minute Japanese - now relaunching with a new free audio app - is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including socializing, doing business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour photographs, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify any areas where you need further practice. The free audio app enables you to hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. You can also record yourself, compare with native speakers, and rerecord as desired. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation, and to practise Japanese conversation in ...

Japan

Autor: James Rebischung

Número de Páginas: 133

James Rebischung's intention is to report as objectively as possible on the current Japanese scene and to provide a more balanced view of Japan that is usually given in travel folders, official publications, magazine reports, and art books. To believe, as many people do, that Japan is either a tourist wonderland or a country where businessmen plot unfair competitive practices while bathing with geisha on company expense accounts, or that it is a rich land leaping forward to an economic paradise is to be both foolish and wrong. The Japanese people have a stirring history full of the richness of human life, and they have an interesting and exciting future. But they are in the transitional present as it is lived now, and that is what this book is all about.

Japanese

Autor: John Hinds

Número de Páginas: 436

First published in 2003. Present day Japanese has a basic word order of subject, object,, verb (SOV). As a result, it has postpositions rather than prepositions, branching is to the left. rather than to the right, and inflectional endings are added to the right rather than to the left. The goal of the editors of this series is to provide references works for a number of languages which will be uniform in appearance and content.

Historia de la vida y martirio de los tres santos japones

Número de Páginas: 304

Comer con el corazón.

Autor: Luis Tsukayama Cisneros

Número de Páginas: 191

"Los seres humanos no solo comemos para alimentarnos, sino porque nos gusta y porque este acto une a las personas. En la ciudad de Lima, como en pocas otras sociedades del mundo, los peruanos comemos para ser felices, para aplacar las penas, para estar con aquellos a los que queremos, para que la vida sea mejor. En otras palabras, comemos con el corazón y a los limeños nos encanta la idea de compartir con otros de esa manera. En este libro, basado en ocho años de investigación sociológica, exploro cómo este amor por el ceviche o el pollo a la brasa, por ejemplo, tiene que ver mucho con nuestras experiencias en una sociedad en crisis, en la que el racismo y el clasismo son comunes en la vida de los limeños y peruanos. Así, nuestro gusto por la comida tiene su origen en la historia de las últimas décadas; en el hecho de que el Perú es un país de migrantes; en el trauma de las crisis económicas, políticas y sociales; en el crecimiento urbano de Lima; y en la forma en que los peruanos han lidiado con todo esto en sus identidades y sus vidas emocionales".

MeMe the Magical Red Ant

Autor: Andrea Guice

Número de Páginas: 260

The MeMe book is about being different, for no one can help where they are born. It is about the journey of life that each must embrace. A story that tells of exchange, expectations, giving, truth, and unconditional acceptance. It is a story that shares how each of us must face existence, to know ourself and see the magic within, which is love that all possess.

Foreign Agriculture

Número de Páginas: 292

Martial Arts Training in Japan

Autor: David Jones

Número de Páginas: 192

Learn the techniques of Japanese martial arts along with the cultural background and philosophy! Martial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide for Westerners is the first book of its kind. Part travel guide, part survey of the many martial arts styles practiced in Japan, and part introduction to the basics of Japanese etiquette in and out of the dojo, this martial arts book is an excellent introduction to the ways of the Japanese martial arts and the philosophy that energizes martial arts practice even today. With information ranging from the mundane but crucial—such as how to go about testing for rank in a Japanese dojo—to a discussion of the four philosophical worlds of budo, author David Jones has provided an essential reference. Martial Arts Training in Japan includes contact information and advice for training in Japan in the traditions of: Aikido: The Way of Harmony Iaido: The Way of Drawing the Sword Jodo: The Way of the Staff Judo: The Gentle Way Karate: The Way of the Empty Hand Kendo: The Way of the Sword Kyudo: The Way of the Bow Naginatado: The Way of the Halberd Ninjutsu: The Art of Stealth

Cognitive-Functional Approaches to the Study of Japanese as a Second Language

Autor: Kaori Kabata , Kiyoko Toratani

Número de Páginas: 382

This innovative and original volume brings together studies that apply cognitive and functional linguistics to the study of the L2 acquisition of Japanese. With each article grounded on the usage-based model and/or conceptual notions such as foregrounding and subjectivity, the volume sheds light on how cognitive and functional linguistics can help us understand aspects of Japanese acquisition that have been neglected by traditionalists.

Japanese Grammar

Autor: H.j. Weintz

Número de Páginas: 196

The Scheme Of This Work Is To Provide A Complete Manual Of The Japanese Languahe Rather Than A Phrase-Book For Travellers And Others Temporarily Visiting Japan.

Japan

Autor: Jean-marie Bouissou

Número de Páginas: 400

This text encompasses aspects of the transformation that raised Japan from the ashes of defeat to a model economy. It relates economic growth to social change and politics, and shows how these upheavals reverberated upon the Japanese value system.

Japan's Aid

Autor: Edward Feasel

Número de Páginas: 268

In the twentieth century Japan emerged as one of the world’s leading economic powers: rising from wartime destruction to a leading economic engine in world markets. Japan’s economic aid policy, beginning with war reparations following its defeat in World War II, became a vehicle to help achieve this economic success. As the country continued to flourish, economic aid also became a means of expanding the country’s influence in an era of increasing globalization, providing an alternative strategy for helping developing nations escape the traps of poverty: a strategy drawn from its own experience of reemergence. And as we stand at the beginning of a new century, Japanese aid policy may also serve as a potential model for other nations who are on the cusp of entering high-income status and the group of elite world donors: a model that in many ways lies in contrast to policies espoused by other advanced Western nations. The book Japan’s Aid examines the strengths and weaknesses of Japanese aid policy in all of these dimensions: in fostering economic growth in both its own economic success story and in the numerous countries to which it has served as the single largest bilateral ...

Weekly Report on Japan to the Far Eastern Commission

Autor: United States. Department Of The Army. Civil Affairs Division

Número de Páginas: 786

Japanese Diasporas

Autor: Nobuko Adachi

Número de Páginas: 305

Japanese Diasporas examines the relationship of overseas Japanese and their descendents (Nikkei) with their home and host nations, focusing on the political, social and economic struggles of Nikkei. Frequently abandoned by their homeland, and experiencing alienation in their host nations, the diaspora have attempted to carve out lives between two worlds. Examining Nikkei communities and Japanese migration to Manchuria, China, Canada, the Philippines, Singapore and Latin America, the book compares Nikkei experiences with those of Japanese transnational migrants living abroad. The authors connect theoretical issues of ethnic identity with the Japanese and Nikkei cases, analyzing the hidden dynamics of the social construction of race, ethnicity and homeland, and suggesting some of the ways in which diasporas are transforming global society today. Presenting new perspectives on socio-political and cultural issues of transnational migrants and diaspora communities in an economically intertwined world, this book will be of great interest to scholars of diaspora studies and Japanese studies.

Strategic Japan

Autor: Michael J. Green , Zack Cooper

Número de Páginas: 151

Is Japan capable of grand strategy when it comes to foreign policy? Modern Japan faces challenges on every front: from a rising China and constrained economic growth at home, to an ever-present threat posed by an increasingly unstable North Korea, to an evolving and complex relationship with the West that for so long has served as the bedrock of Japanese foreign policy. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has garnered significant attention for his policies undergirding a path of “proactive pacifism” for Japan, but many questions remain unanswered with regard to what Japan’s global role ought to be, what it can be, and what that role’s development would mean for the greater stability of the region and the fate of broader geopolitical alliances across the world. While it is clear that both Japan and its allies would be best served by a clear, comprehensive, and forward-thinking Japanese foreign policy blueprint, but actually developing and implementing such a policy is understandably easier said than done. Fortunately, shaping this new strategy is a generation of Japanese foreign policy experts with eyes toward the future of Japanese power and diplomacy. In Strategic Japan: New...

Japanese Foreign Policy Today

Autor: Na Na

Número de Páginas: 332

The US remains the leading world power, but across the Pacific, Japan has the world s second largest economy and great international economic clout. Some voices in the international arena have urged Japan to play more constructive and politically active roles in the international arena. This volume collects essays analyzing the key issues in Japan s international relations as it heads toward a new world order: the pressing global and regional issues and their domestic implications, the actors, and the major policy directions.

Japan and South East Asia: The Cold War era 1947-1989 and issues at the end of the twentieth century

Autor: Wolf Mendl

Número de Páginas: 464

Japan in Decline

Autor: Purnendra Jain , Brad Williams

Número de Páginas: 254

To what extent is Japan in decline? In recent years popular writings, media commentaries and analysts often take the view that the rise of Japan is long since over and that the world's second largest economy is not just treading water but that society and the economy are failing, with potential catastrophic outcomes. But is this really the case? Could it be that once again Japan is being misread and misinterpreted? Are there not both obvious and less obvious signs of renewal and recovery? And how might the new DPJ-led government reform Japan? Based on papers given at a major international conference held at the University of Adelaide in November 2009, this thesis is examined here by a group of the world's leading specialists in their fields, addressing many of the key issues facing Japan today, from the economy and environment, to education, social policy, politics, internationalization, diplomacy, security. This volume will have wide-ranging interdisciplinary relevance for students and specialists alike.

China-Japan Relations in the Twenty-first Century

Autor: Michael Heazle , Nick Knight

Número de Páginas: 268

This book examines the often troubled relationship between Japan and China from a broad interdisciplinary perspective. Utilising the expertise of Chinese, Japanese and regional specialists working in a variety of fields, this original work approaches the contemporary sources of tensions between these two Asian giants from several levels of analysis. In particular the domestic-state interface in both countries and the important role of historical perceptions in the region are explored.

Securing Japan

Autor: Richard J. Samuels

Número de Páginas: 300

"Securing Japan begins by tracing the history of Japan's grand strategy - from the Meiji rulers, who recognized the intimate connection between economic success and military advance, to the Konoye consensus that led to Japan's defeat in World War II and the postwar compact with the United States. Samuels shows how the ideological connections across these wars and agreements help explain today's debate. he then explores Japan's recent strategic choices, arguing that Japan will ultimately strike a balance between national strength and national autonomy, a position that will allow it to exist securely without being either too dependent on the United States or too vulnerable to threats from China."--BOOK JACKET.

Selling in Japan

Autor: Wilson A. Riley

Número de Páginas: 20

Japan Report

Número de Páginas: 218

The Art of Japanese Fashion

Autor: Pasquale De Marco

Número de Páginas: 154

**The Art of Japanese Fashion** is the definitive guide to Japanese fashion. In this comprehensive book, we explore the history, culture, and business of Japanese fashion, from the traditional kimono to the cutting-edge designs of contemporary fashion houses. We begin by taking a look at the history of Japanese fashion, from its origins in ancient Japan to the present day. We learn about the different types of kimono, the significance of Japanese textiles, and the influence of Chinese and Korean fashion on Japanese fashion. Next, we explore the culture of Japanese fashion. We learn about the role of fashion in Japanese society, the different ways that Japanese people express themselves through fashion, and the impact of Japanese fashion on global culture. We also take a look at the business of Japanese fashion. We learn about the Japanese fashion industry, the different types of fashion businesses in Japan, and the challenges facing the Japanese fashion industry in the 21st century. Finally, we look to the future of Japanese fashion. We explore the emerging trends in Japanese fashion, the impact of technology on the Japanese fashion industry, and the future of Japanese fashion...

Japan's Strategic Challenges in a Changing Regional Environment

Autor: Purnendra Jain , Peng Er Lam

Número de Páginas: 330

Japan faces significant challenges in both traditional and non-traditional areas of national security policy as the economic resurgence of China and the loss of US hegemonic clout significantly transform the strategic landscape of the Asia-Pacific region. How is Japan coping with this new global and regional politico-security environment? What strategic moves has it taken to best position itself for the future to maximize its global and regional influence? More importantly, how is Japan perceived within the region by traditionally close regional partners such as the US and Australia, by supporters in Southeast Asia, and by new competitors -- most prominently China and India? What international role do these nations wish Japan to play? In this comprehensive volume, these crucial questions are explored in-depth by a group of scholars both distinguished and diverse.

China and Japan at Odds

Autor: J. Hsiung

Número de Páginas: 246

This book is a penetrating study of the long conflict between China and Japan. Drawing upon history, geopolitics and geoeconomics, this volume examines these important Asian powers at the bilateral, regional, and global levels. Contributors examine issues including oil feuds, the Taiwan factor, and implications for U.S. interests in Asia Pacific.

Taiwan Under Japanese Colonial Rule, 1895-1945

Autor: Binghui Liao , Dewei Wang

Número de Páginas: 446

The first study of colonial Taiwan in English, this volume brings together seventeen essays by leading scholars to construct a comprehensive cultural history of Taiwan under Japanese rule. Contributors from the United States, Japan, and Taiwan explore a number of topics through a variety of theoretical, comparative, and postcolonial perspectives, painting a complex and nuanced portrait of a pivotal time in the formation of Taiwanese national identity. Essays are grouped into four categories: rethinking colonialism and modernity; colonial policy and cultural change; visual culture and literary expressions; and from colonial rule to postcolonial independence. Their unique analysis considers all elements of the Taiwanese colonial experience, concentrating on land surveys and the census; transcolonial coordination; the education and recruitment of the cultural elite; the evolution of print culture and national literature; the effects of subjugation, coercion, discrimination, and governmentality; and the root causes of the ethnic violence that dominated the postcolonial era. The contributors encourage readers to rethink issues concerning history and ethnicity, cultural hegemony and...

Japan: A European Perspective

Autor: Thomas Andersson

Número de Páginas: 151

Japan faces the World, 1925-1952

Autor: Mary L. Hanneman

Número de Páginas: 142

By 1925 the process of Japan's transition to a modern industrialised, westernised state was pretty much complete. Not only had the imperial tradition been restored with the Meiji Restoration in 1868, but some forms of democratic parliamentary institutions had been set up. However, during the years that followed, the so-called imperial democracy came under pressure as the Japanese sought to impose tight control over not only their own people but their neighbours as well. This impressive survey looks at developments at home, Japan's aggressive foreign policy particularly in China during the 1930s and 1940s, and her role in the Second World War. Finally, the post-war reconstruction orchestrated by the Americans is examined. The cut-off point is 1952 - the date when Allied Occupation formally came to an end and Japan once again became independent.

Japan in the American Century

Autor: Kenneth B. Pyle

Número de Páginas: 259

No nation was more deeply affected by America’s rise to power than Japan. The price paid to end the most intrusive reconstruction of a nation in modern history was a cold war alliance with the U.S. that ensured American dominance in the region. Kenneth Pyle offers a thoughtful history of this relationship at a time when the alliance is changing.

The Emerging Power: Japan's Renewed Military Strength

Autor: Pasquale De Marco

Número de Páginas: 166

In the wake of rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan is undergoing a significant transformation of its military posture. This book examines the factors driving Japan's military resurgence and explores its implications for regional and global security. Japan's post-war pacifist constitution has long constrained its military capabilities. However, in recent years, Japan has embarked on a path of constitutional reinterpretation, expanding the role of its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) beyond national defense. This shift has been driven by a combination of domestic and international factors, including the rise of China, North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, and the perceived decline of American power in the region. Japan's military resurgence has raised concerns among some of its neighbors, who fear a return to Japanese militarism. China, in particular, views Japan's growing military capabilities with suspicion. South Korea, which has a long and complicated history with Japan, is also wary of Japan's military ambitions. Despite these concerns, Japan maintains that its military buildup is purely defensive in nature. Japan's leaders have repeatedly stated that they have no...

Japan’s Search for Strategic Security Partnerships

Autor: Gauri Khandekar , Bart Gaens

Número de Páginas: 226

As tensions between China and Japan increase, including over the disputed islands in the East China Sea, Japan has adopted under Prime Minister Abe a new security posture. This involves, internally, adapting Japan’s constitutional position on defence and, externally, building stronger international relationships in the Asia-Pacific region and more widely. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of these developments. It shows how trust and co-operation with the United States, the only partner with which Japan has a formal alliance, is being rebuilt, discusses how other relationships, both on security and on wider issues, are being formed, in the region and with European countries and the EU, with the relationships with India and Australia being of particular importance, and concludes by assessing the likely impact on the region of Japan’s changing posture and new relationships.

Japan and Asia’s Contested Order

Autor: Yul Sohn , T. J. Pempel

Número de Páginas: 332

This book brings together up-to-date research from prominent international scholars in a collaborative exploration of the Japan’s efforts to shape Asia’s rapidly shifting regional order. Pulled between an increasingly inward-looking America whose security support remains critical and a rising and more militarily assertive China with whom Japan retains deep economic interdependence, Japanese leaders are consistently maneuvering to ensure the country’s regional interests. Nuclear and missile threats from North Korea and historically problematic relations with South Korea further complicate Japanese endeavors. So too do the shifting winds of Japanese domestic politics, economics and identity. The authors weave these complex threads together to offer a nuanced portrait of both Japan and the region. Scholars, observers of politics, and policymakers will find this a timely and useful collection.

Hidden Histories of Japan

Autor: Pasquale De Marco

Número de Páginas: 159

Embark on a captivating journey through the enigmatic land of Japan, where ancient traditions harmoniously blend with modern innovations. "Hidden Histories of Japan" unveils the rich tapestry of this captivating nation, delving into its history, society, culture, politics, economy, foreign policy, education, healthcare, and environment. In this comprehensive guide, you will traverse the annals of Japanese history, from its ancient origins to its modern transformation. Discover the fascinating people, places, and events that have shaped Japan's unique identity. Explore the depths of Japanese society and culture, immersing yourself in its language, religion, arts, and cuisine. Unravel the intricacies of Japanese politics and economy. Comprehend the inner workings of its political system, marvel at its economic prowess, and grasp its pivotal role in the global economy. Delve into Japan's foreign policy, navigating its complex relationships with its neighbors and its contributions to international peace and security. Investigate Japan's exemplary education and healthcare systems. Discover the secrets behind its highly regarded education system, which cultivates some of the world's...

Our Ally: Japan in the Years After the Conflict

Autor: Pasquale De Marco

Número de Páginas: 169

Japan's postwar transformation is a story of resilience, innovation, and cultural renewal. In the aftermath of World War II, Japan lay in ruins, its cities destroyed and its economy in shambles. Yet, out of this devastation, a new Japan would emerge, one that would rise from the ashes to become a global economic powerhouse and a beacon of democracy in Asia. This book tells the story of Japan's remarkable postwar journey. It is a story of a nation that overcame adversity to become one of the most prosperous and influential countries in the world. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Japan's postwar experience. The first chapter examines the Allied occupation of Japan and the challenges of rebuilding a shattered nation. The second chapter looks at the economic miracle of the 1950s and 1960s, which transformed Japan into an industrial powerhouse. The third chapter examines the rise of Japanese culture and soft power, which has made Japan a global leader in fashion, film, and animation. The fourth chapter explores Japan's role in the Cold War and its complex relationship with the United States. The fifth chapter looks at the challenges...

A Handbook of Modern Japan

Autor: Ernest W. Clement

Número de Páginas: 365

In Ernest W. Clement's 'A Handbook of Modern Japan', readers are immersed in a comprehensive exploration of Japan's social, cultural, and political landscape in the modern era. The book's detailed analysis delves into Japan's transformation from a feudal society to a global economic power, highlighting key events and figures that shaped its trajectory. Clement's writing style is academic yet accessible, making complex historical concepts understandable to a wide range of readers. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking a deeper understanding of Japan's place in the world today. Positioned in the context of post-World War II Japan, Clement's work sheds light on the country's unique blend of tradition and innovation, offering insights into its complex societal structures and cultural norms. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, 'A Handbook of Modern Japan' is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of contemporary Japanese society and politics.

Great Power Strategies - The United States, China and Japan

Autor: Quansheng Zhao

Número de Páginas: 291

This book provides a comparative study of the strategies of great powers in the Asia-Pacific, namely, the United States, China and Japan, known as the Pacific Three. It examines the evolution of each power’s strategic thinking and analyzes the three powers’ respective foreign policies and internal debates in the policymaking process. It analyzes the three countries’ conflict and cooperation from past to the present. It stresses the importance of the interactions between internal and external factors in the policymaking process, and emphasizes the great significance of these interactions for international relations theory. For example, it highlights the role of strategic advisers in think tanks and government agencies in the United States, Japan's informal and balanced policymaking process, and the impact of traditional culture in China, especially Confucianism, and the part played by Chinese think tanks.

Behind The Japanese Mask

Autor: Robert Cruigie

Número de Páginas: 212

First published in 2005. Written by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan immediately before the outbreak of the World War II, this book charts the sequence of events that led to the outbreak of the War, examining the intricacies of the struggle between the forces that favoured the war and those who opposed it. The book contains much personal information on the situation in Japan and the main chronicles witnessed.

Modern Japan and Its Problems

Autor: G Allen

Número de Páginas: 109

The author, who was for several years a lecturer in a Japanese Government College, has tried to interpret the civilization and national character of Japan in the light of his experience and of his studies in that country. He describes the novel problems and phenomena which have been created by the attempt of the Japanese to graft the political, economic and educational institutions of the West on to their Oriental social organization. He deals with the influence of the West on the different phases of the national life, and with the attitude of the Japanese to Europe and America. Particular attention is given to industrial and financial development and to contemporary economic problems. There are chapters on the political system, on the social organization, and on the educational system; and there is a special study of the population problem.