The Affects of World War II on the Japanese
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A 7 page research paper that examines how World War II caused fundamental changes in Japanese society. Prior to WWII, Japan was an authoritarian state where the individual had few rights. After WWII and the Allied occupation, the sovereignty of the Japanese state rested with the people for the first time in their history. The writer argues that huge assimilation of Western cultural ideals fits in with the overall pattern of Japanese history and that the behind a Western façade, the Japanese have succeeded in retaining their cultural identity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Affectjj.rtf

Ending the Trade Conflict with Japan
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10 page report that provides an overview of the history, causes, and possible solutions to the United State's trade conflicts with Japan (as they specifically relate to the auto industry). Twelve references include multiple journal sources.
Filename: Japanaut.wps

Japanese/U.S. Relations
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This 12 page paper examines the economic relationship between Japan and the U.S. in light of the Asian economic crisis. A historical view of the relationship is presented as well as a look to the future. Implications of the monetary crisis are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Relwus.wps

The Trade Conflict Between Japan and the United States
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An in-depth, 10 page look at the sources and outcomes of U.S. trade conflict with Japan in modern history.
Filename: Japantra.wps

Trading with Japan
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A 6 page analysis of the Clinton administration's efforts to improve U.S. trade relations with Japan. The writer assesses all sides of the issue and proposes some degree of mutually-beneficial compromise between the two countries. Bibliography lists 5 supporting sources.
Filename: Japanust.wps

U.N. Peacekeeping / The End of Japanese Isolationism
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In this well-written 23 page essay, the writer examines in great detail the implications of U.N. Peacekeeping involvement for Japan. Until the early 1990's, the nation had underwent a long period of isolationism which broke under great controversy with the passing of a single act and changed Japan's foreign policy quite drastically. Analyzed are the voices of Japanese nationals and the impact that Japan's peacekeeping efforts have had thus far in various events around the world. Bibliography lists 10+ sources.
Filename: Japanun.wps

United States & Japan / Foreign Policy
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The continuance of current Japanese-U.S. relations as likely is the premise of this 6 page argument. Several issues are explored including cultural differences, trade agreements, and the positions of both the United States and Japan in the new world order. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Japanus.wps

Samurai (1600, 1800)
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A 5 page research paper on the differences between the original samurai and the “last” samurai, as well as the history that brought the change about. The writer studies the Tokugawa and Meiji periods, and some of the events leading to modern Japan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cnsamuri.wps