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Author: John Heffernan
Publisher: Through My Eyes
Published: 2017-09
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781760630003
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Author: John Heffernan
Publisher: Through My Eyes
Published: 2017-09
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781760630003
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: André Sorensen
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005-08-19
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 1134736576
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuring the twentieth century, Japan was transformed from a poor, primarily rural country into one of the world's largest industrial powers and most highly urbanised countries. Interestingly, while Japanese governments and planners borrowed carefully from the planning ideas and methods of many other countries, Japanese urban planning, urban governance and cities developed very differently from those of other developed countries. Japan's distinctive patterns of urbanisation are partly a product of the highly developed urban system, urban traditions and material culture of the pre-modern period, which remained influential until well after the Pacific War. A second key influence has been the dominance of central government in urban affairs, and its consistent prioritisation of economic growth over the public welfare or urban quality of life. André Sorensen examines Japan's urban trajectory from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, paying particular attention to the weak development of Japanese civil society, local governments, and land development and planning regulations.
Author: Joshua Hotaka Roth
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780801488085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFaced with an aging workforce, Japanese firms are hiring foreign workers in ever-increasing numbers. In 1990 Japan's government began encouraging the migration of Nikkeijin (overseas Japanese) who are presumed to assimilate more easily than are foreign nationals without a Japanese connection. More than 250,000 Nikkeijin, mainly from Brazil, now work in Japan. The interactions between Nikkeijin and natives, says Joshua Hotaka Roth, play a significant role in the emergence of an increasingly multicultural Japan. He uses the experiences of Japanese Brazilians in Japan to illuminate the racial, cultural, linguistic, and other criteria groups use to distinguish themselves from one another. Roth's analysis is enriched by on-site observations at festivals, in factories, and in community centers, as well as by interviews with workers, managers, employment brokers, and government officials.Considered both "essentially Japanese" and "foreign," nikkeijin benefit from preferential immigration policy, yet face economic and political strictures that marginalize them socially and deny them membership in local communities. Although the literature on immigration tends to blame native blue-collar workers for tense relations with migrants, Roth makes a compelling case for a more complex definition of the relationships among class, nativism, and foreign labor. Brokered Homeland is enlivened by Roth's own experience: in Japan, he came to think of himself as nikkeijin, rather than as Japanese-American.
Author: Okpyo Moon
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9780719029578
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Japan. Tetsudōin
Publisher:
Published: 1914
Total Pages: 580
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Japan. Teikoku Tetsudōchō
Publisher:
Published: 1914
Total Pages: 576
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: André Sorensen
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0415547075
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the last fifteen years local citizens' movements have spread rapidly throughout Japan. This volume examines the growth and nature of civil society participation in local urban and environmental governance.
Author: Japan. Tetsudōin
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Published: 1914
Total Pages: 576
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sally McLaren
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2014-09-01
Total Pages: 1215
ISBN-13: 024101266X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow available in ePub format. The award-winning Rough Guide to Japan makes the ideal travel companion to one of the world's most unique and dynamic countries. In full color throughout, this opinionated guide is packed with essential information on the latest and best places to sleep, eat, party and shop and includes pointers on etiquette and other cultural niceties. Maps of all the main tourist destinations and easy-to-read color transportation maps of the Tokyo and Osaka train and subway systems help you navigate the major cities. From neon-soaked Tokyo to temple-studded Kyoto and snow-topped Mount Fuji, all of the major travel hotspots are covered in full, and The Rough Guide to Japan also points the way to off-the-beaten-track gems: Soak in a live-volcano hot spring on Kyushu island, go diving in tropical Okinawa, or wind your way through mountain traverses in the Japan Alps. You'll also find a richer understanding of the country through chapters on Japan's history, religions, arts, movies, music, and pressing environmental issues. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Japan.
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2017-09-19
Total Pages: 1306
ISBN-13: 0241326168
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis in-depth coverage of Japan's attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots-from the cutting-edge modernism of Tokyo, the history and culture of Kyoto, to the heights of Mt. Fuji-and stunning color photography brings the nation to life. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating country. The Rough Guide to Japan also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Japan.