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A History of Nationalism in Modern Japan: Placing the People (Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 5 Japan) Overviews

This magisterial history of Japanese nationalism reveals nationalism to be a contested and pluralistic practice that seeks to center the people in political life. It presents a wealth of primary source material on how Japanese themselves have understood their national identity.

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Yngwie Malmsteen: Live at Budokan Overviews

1994 release featuring 22 tracks recorded live at Budokan. Tracks include ‘Toccata’, ‘Never Die’, ‘Bad Blood’, ‘Pyramid Of Cheops’, ‘Brothers’, ‘Heaven Tonight and more.Plus 3 interviews.

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Domo Domo-Kun Big in Japan Red T-Shirt Tee Overviews

Domo red t-shirt. Domo-kun’s Domo, the mascot of Japan’s NHK television station. Features image of Domo and reads, “Big in Japan.” 100% soft cotton. Slim-Fit. Officially Licensed.

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Green Tea Less Smoke Large Box – 240 Sticks – Baikundo Incense From Japan Overviews

Baikundo Less Smoke incense uses a special type of charcoal that removes unpleasant odors from the air, and then adds its own aroma in a subtle way.

Box of around 240 sticks of incense that burn for around 25 minutes each.

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Japan, Inc.: Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Comic Book) Overviews

They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. The top management at Toyosan Motors must decide whether to begin offshore production of its cars in the U.S. But our hero Mr. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. The villain, Mr. Tsugawa, calls Kudo a wimp and sees a splendid opportunity for union busting. Will our hero prevail?
Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim.
The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon keizai nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is based on a serious introductory text put out by the newspaper and is packed with informative charts and facts. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year.
The stories in the book reflect Japan’s national mood during the “Japanese miracle” and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. The book also reflects a deep suspicion of politics and bureaucrats. The prime minister appears more worried about his government’s popularity than about taking the right economic course. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking.

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When a strawberry plant grows it has stems and leaves and fruit. One particular kind of stem is called a runner. It grows straight and long, without leaves, and when it gets heavy and falls over to the ground, it starts a new strawberry plant. From one plant many start growing in all directions.

However, with Japanese Knotweed this happens underground, and instead of runners it has rhizomes. They’re like runners that come off the roots. In fact, when you dig up a Japanese Knotweed plants, if you leave any part of the roots underground, these roots with the rhizomes can start growing a new plant. You thought you removed it, but you didn’t. Thus it’s on the invasive plants list.

However, Japanese Knotweed is a pretty special plant. It looks a bit like bamboo and tastes a bit like asparagus and rhubarb. What makes it special is its healthy nature. Knotweed is chock full of Vitamin C and Resveratrol. Resveratrol is the nutrient in red wine that scientists believe has the ability to extend life.

The ancient Chinese and Japanese thought so much of Japanese Knotweed, they used it to make a medicinal tea. In Japan that tea is called Itadori Tea. In the Northeast U.S., knotweed is used to make pies, and beekeepers produce knotweed honey.

Because it grows in any weather conditions, nutritional supplement makers have been harvesting it to make resveratrol supplements. If you see Polygonum Cuspidatum on the ingredients list – that’s it. That’s the scientific name for Japanese Knotweed.

The recipe for Itadori Tea, more information about Japanese Knotweed, and a video showing what it looks like and where it grows can be found at http://www.benefits-of-resveratrol.com/japanese-knotweed.html

Dan Morris – Antioxidant Researcher, Owner and Founder of http://www.benefits-of-resveratrol.com and other nutrition-based information sites.

The crown jewels of Japan have a very ancient past. They are referred to as Yasakani and their origin can be traced to the beginning of Japanese history. They confer on the Emperor the right to rule. When the emperor is crowned he is handed over the 3 treasures called Sanshu no Jingi. These consist of 3 items namely a) A sword, Kusanagi. (or possibly a replica of the original) b) the jewel or necklace of jewels, Yasakani no magatama and c) the mirror Yata no kagami

These 3 items are supposed to have a divine origin and represent the three primary qualities that are required by an emperor to rule. They have their origin in Buddhist philosophy which is the dominant force in Japan. The crown jewels represent certain primary qualities that are an essential part of an emperor’s philosophy. For example the sword represents valor, The mirror signifies wisdom and lastly the jewel represents benevolence.

Unlike in the United Kingdom where a the crowning ceremony is a gala event that is covered live and in full public gaze the Japanese ceremony is on the other hand a private affair and the public has little part in it. Kyoto is the place where the crowning ceremony is held and is a secluded affair. The various items of regalia of the Japanese Royal family are dispersed and not kept at one place. The Imperial Throne is kept at the Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto.The sword is located at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, the mirror is located in the Grand Shrine of Ise in Mie prefecture, and the jewel is located at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Since 690, the Emperor when he has to be crowned as emperor of the Japanese empire is presented these items of regalia by the priests at the shrine. This is the main part of the imperial enthronement ceremony. This ceremony is not public, and as such no known photographs or drawings are available of the Japanese Crown Jewels.

Japanese people have a lot of affection for their emperor who is supposed to have divine benediction. But an insight into the Japanese crown jewels is an exciting exercise.