A veritable Utopia Nov 24, 2008
Such a grand-scale Buddhist temple has never been built in the history of Japan since the erection of the main temple of Obakushu Buddhist sect in Kyoto 350 years ago, said Shinku Miyagawa, high priest of the Nenbutsushu sect. Over 300 foreign guests, including Buddhist leaders and devotees from 32 countries, and 12,000 members of Japans Nenbutsushu Buddhist sect were at the inaugural ceremony. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Uganda: Obama's Rise And America's Collapse From World Power [column] Oct 26, 2008
In an interview in that same Newsweek edition, the then chairman of the United States car maker Chrysler Corporation, Lee Iacocca, noted that, "If you read any history of Japan, their idea of competition is always highly adversarial, and its objective is...to destroy the competition- not to compete, but to wipe it out.". During the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games in August, the Japanese Olympic team carried both their national flag as well as that of China in a gesture of the... (allAfrica.com)
Things to Do in Seoul, South Korea Oct 26, 2008
The Seodaemun Prison Museum gives a history of Japan s invasion of Korea in the early 20th century, and traces the lives of important Korean heroes. The location is the actual Japanese built prison where Korea s freedom fighters that were imprisoned. (Suite101.com)
South Korean-Japanese dispute over islets fares up Jul 15, 2008
Textbooks, seen as reflecting government views, have often been a source of regional friction; in 2005, thousands of Chinese and South Koreans took to the streets after Japan approved textbooks that demonstrators said whitewashed the World War II history of Japan. The South Korean ambassador to Japan, Kwon Chul Hyun, will protest to the Japanese Foreign Ministry and return to South Korea temporarily, the Foreign Ministry said Monday. (International Herald Tribune)
Japanese Religious History Apr 19, 2008
Yet the history of Japan offers us a unique insight into the interplay of these issues through its uniquely influenced worldview. Sources. (Suite101.com)
Iraq exit not on Bush watch Apr 10, 2008
No government in the history of Japan remotely compared to the post-MacArthur diet. Cultures can change, with the appropriate incentive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Not such a super Nova Nov 6, 2007
"It is the beauty of the country. Once you have a taste you want to learn more about the history of Japan.". Nova employees who have just arrived may have a different view of being a stranger in a strange land. (Guardian Unlimited -- Jobs)
UWF offers a taste of Japan Mar 24, 2007
Noriko Ohwada, right, instructs Robin Grossman on the proper way to drink green tea at the "Japan Day: Hands on Culture" event Friday afternoon at the University of West Florida Japan House and International Center. After the Chado tea ceremony guests could learn the art of Oragami, write in Japanese caligraphy, watch dancers and musicians and more. (Pensacola News Journal)
World Briefings: Insular power poses unique issues on bias Mar 9, 2007
In Japan, one of the deep roots of discrimination is history not only the history of Japan but the history of the relationship between Japan and neighboring countries ... It is clear that the history of discrimination against the Burakumin and the Ainu has been profoundly related with the history of Japanese feudal society and Japan's history. (Washington Times, DC)
The Politics of Apology for Japans Comfort Women Mar 6, 2007
This is just one more episode in the shameful history of Japan and the fact that they refuse to apologize and continue to honor war criminals as heroes is unjustifiable and something should be done but were are in no position to judge especially in the light of the Clinton apology in Africa regarding the slave trade and the great furor it caused in the right wing community, which is more interested in abstinence then repentance. Posted by Albo. (New York Times)
More of this story Jan 14, 2007
Asashoryu is gunning for his 20th Emperor s Cup, seeking to become only the fifth wrestler in the history of Japan s ancient sport. In other major bouts Saturday, Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu squashed top-maegashira Dejima 2-5 at the ringside, improving to 5-2. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
