The Pacific Review, Shimane Prefecture, Tokyo and the territorial dispute over Dokdo/Takeshima: regional and national identities in Japan - Alexander Bush (2014) - How does the local government of Shimane Prefecture influence Japan's national identity and territorial disputes, particularly regarding Takeshima, and what does this reveal about the relationship between regional actions and national identity formation?
Text commentary - 2 pages - Political science
For this reflection paper, I have decided to focus on the text "Shimane Prefecture, Tokyo and the territorial dispute over Dokdo/Takeshima: regional and national identities in Japan," written by Alexander Bush. The text delves into the territorial dispute over the Takeshima/Dokdo islets...
Japanese Lobbying in EU Automotive Sector
Dissertation - 37 pages - International economy
Analysis of Japanese lobbying practices in the EU automotive sector, a strategic industry for Japan.
The Japanese Colonial State and the Dissolution of the Late Imperial Frontier Economy in Taiwan, 1886-1909 - Antonio C. Tavares (2005)
Text commentary - 2 pages - Modern history
In my reflection paper, I chose to focus on the third text, titled "The Japanese Colonial State and the Dissolution of the Late Imperial Frontier Economy in Taiwan, 1886-1909," because I felt it offered a unique lens through which to explore the colonial past of Taiwan — a subject that I...
China's Historical Events: Sino-Japanese War to Xi'an Incident
Case study - 4 pages - Modern history
This article discusses significant historical events in China from the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895 to the May Fourth Movement in 1919 and the Xi'an Incident in 1936, reflecting China's relationship with its neighborhood and its role on the international stage.
Monument/Memorial Sites in Japan - Research and Brainstorming
Tutorials/exercises - 8 pages - World geography
The Daigo Fukury? Maru (Lucky Dragon #5) monument commemorates a Japanese tuna fishing boat and its crew that were affected by the U.S. hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll on March 1, 1954. The 15-megaton "Bravo" test caused radioactive fallout, or "ashes of death," to rain on the crew and the...
PESTEL Analysis - Japan
Presentation - 2 pages - Linguistics & languages
First things first: Japan enjoys a stable political situation and has been for a long time. It is a monarchy, nevertheless, just like the UK or Spain, the current emperor, Akihito, has very restricted power when it comes to the country's political or economic developments. He is a much...
To Court Workers, Japanese Firms Try Being More Gay-Friendly - Jonathan Soble (2017) - Cultural Differences
Book review - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences
This document provides a reading guide for the article "To Court Workers, Japanese Firms Try Being More Gay-Friendly" published by The New York Times in 2017 about cultural differences.
How are Perceived Foreigners in the Business in Japan? Are there Any Differences According to Their Nationality?
Case study - 1 pages - Economy general
Japan is a well of contradictions with respect to the gap between its integration with global trade and the flow of capital and services, as well as its heavy influence on many aspects of popular culture around the world. Nonetheless, the country remains insular.
Presentation of Japanese educative system
Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies
I would like to present you the Japanese educative system, which is a bit different from ours. Nevertheless, the base is quite the same. As you can see, children can go to kindergarten until the age of six. Then, they enter in elementary schools for six years before going to middle school until...
Analysis of a country - Japan's PESTEL analysis and Porter's 5 Forces
Case study - 5 pages - International marketing
Japan is maintaining complicated relations with neighboring countries such as Russia, South Korea, China and Taiwan; this is related to different resources (such as natural gas, hydrocarbons ...).
Marketing in Japan - Create a buzz and retain Japanese customers for 7-ELEVEN by using Social Networks Site
Case study - 6 pages - International marketing
Japanese convenience stores offer drinks, food and daily products every day 24 hours a day. The 3 major convenience stores in Japan, also called Konbini, are 7-ELEVEN, Lawson and Family Mart... The mission statement of the company is to provide a complete range of products to the conscious...
Cultural studies - Comparing and contrasting Japan and France
Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Japan and France are two countries located on different continents. One is in Asia next to the Pacific Ocean and the other is located in occidental Europa bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the North Sea. Each country has its habits and lifestyles. There are many...
The COVID-19 Impacts on Tourism Industry - The Japan's Case
Thesis - 13 pages - Tourism marketing
It is within the frame of the Master of Applied Foreign Languages in English and Japanese at Jean Moulin Lyon III University that I did a two-month-internship in the DMC EXO Travel Japan. This Japanese office is part of a bigger group: EXO Travel. It was within the MICE team in Tokyo that...
Culture analysis - Japan
Essay - 5 pages - World geography
I chose Japan because it is the most exotic and culturally different from France. Therefore, I find it really fascinating to learn more about this incredible distinct island of culture! Japan could appear as an excentric, colourful and strange culture but also complex and confusing...
PESTEL analysis - IPad in Japan
Case study - 1 pages - Business strategy
Japan is a country which is surfing on the wave of new technology. The government thus sets up what is needed, towards population, to facilitate their access to it. The ministry of internal affairs and the communication wish to develop the notion of "work at home", already used in American...
Nutella marketing comparison between Japan and France
Case study - 26 pages - Brand management
- Created in 1946 by the Ferrero family in Alba, Italy - Originally sold as “La Tartinoise” in France - They tried to make chocolate with nuts for the first time - Renamed Nutella in 1964 - France is the biggest consumer of Nutella in the world
Human Resources - Comparison Between Two Countries, Japan and United States of America
Case study - 6 pages - Human resources
In this paper, I will be comparing two countries, which are the United States and Japan. I will be discussing all forms of similarities and differences. I chose those two countries because the large geographical distance and strong language barrier between them also plays a role in the...
Japan and Korea in globalization: why and how Japan and Korea can be key partners for European players
Worksheets - 1 pages - International economy
The PowerPoint presents a lot of schemes, tables and data about economical relationships between Asian countries and their European partners. One of the main questions is, which country will be the leader of the Asian growth? Which will lead Asia in the future?
Multinational Business in Japan and South East Asia: Keiretsu inter-firm structure
Essay - 4 pages - Foreign markets
The keiretsu structure played a major role in the emergence of Japan as a leading global economic power after the World War II. But today, keiretsu structure has become an issue in debates concerning Japan's place in the international trading system. The keiretsu structure...
China & Japan
Essay - 7 pages - International relations
Sino-Japanese relationships are very complex. Historically, both countries have known a kind of “Golden Age” when they dominated the Pacific region. Before the arrival of the Europeans, China was dominant. Then Japan modernized a lot during the Meiji Era (1868) and became...
Japanese Foreign Trade and Economic Relations with the Rest of the World from the Tokugawa Times to the Present
Essay - 4 pages - International economy
The history of modern Japan is history by itself. It reflects around the increasing contact with the outside world. As opposed to previous Japanese historic periods, modern Japan as a whole can be characterized as an era in which the country interferes with foreign nations more than...
Seaton's Japan War Memory
Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies
The stories of World War II remain more alive and widely argued about in Japan than any other of the nations that was a major combatant in the war. Seaton focused on the time between 1972 and 2005 when Japan held the 60th anniversary commemorations. He outlined that Western media...
What Sephora missed in launching the Japanese market ?
Market study - 1 pages - Business strategy
Présentation PowerPoint en anglais sur l'entreprise Sephora et son implantation au Japon.
Business plan for exporting RedGreen Danish chic sportswear products to Japan
Business plan - 10 pages - Fashion and ready to wear marketing
Where do we see fashion in 2007? Are people becoming more fashionable? We believe that fashion enables people to become a part of a culture and differentiate themselves regardless of the color of their skin and background...or identify themselves with a particular group. In the world of...
The International Marketing Strategy of Sanofi- Aventis in Japan, New Zealand and Nigeria
Case study - 31 pages - International marketing
The message conveyed by the pharmaceutical major that Sanofi-Aventis is the slogan "Because Health Matters?. The communication will be the same in all countries but the emphasis of the message that Sanofi-Aventis is trying to get across with the techniques mentioned above will be the same in...
Foreign relations of Japan
Case study - 3 pages - International relations
In 2012, the Obama Administration represented by its Secretary of State Hilary Clinton published an ambitious document putting forth the United States' intention to pivot its main foreign policy concerns to the Asia-Pacific region. Traditionally in charge of ensuring security over allies such as...
Is the French concept of quality as the same at Japanese concept of quality? If it is not, how would you relate it to the differences between the Japanese and French cultures? If it is, why is quality a culturally universal concept?
Essay - 4 pages - International marketing
In this rapport, we will see if the French concept of quality is the same than the Japanese one. We will explain why they are or they are not the same. In the first part, we will define the concept of quality, in the second, we will analyse what is this concept of quality in France. Then, we will...
US-Japan and US-China Relations
Essay - 8 pages - International relations
The development of the Asian economy (China and Japan in particular), has had a great impact on the US-Japan and US-China relationship. Fears of a trade war between the world's two largest economies have worsened since the implementation of the GATT (1988-1993). The relations...
Suntory the Japanese « Ocha » Pet Bottle in France
Essay - 24 pages - International marketing
Through an international study program I have been studying for 6 months in California, Irvine. After few weeks studying out there, I realized that high percentage of my friends was Japanese but also the friend's reliable in case of problem. I decided then to spend my entire free time hanging out...
Suicide at work in France and Japan
Case study - 25 pages - Human resources
Bad working conditions can affect people and lead them to commit suicide. For example, in France between 300 and 400 suicides per year are directly linked to working conditions. Through poor working conditions we mean three major trends, which exert a bad pressure on the way people work. The...
