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Although there are traces of human presence
characteristic of the Paleolithic (10,000 - 30,000),
Japan, as a unified state, was born in the 5th century
AD. , Under the rule of the court of Yamato (although
the Japanese tradition affirms that this happened in the
year of 660 a., Through the ascension of Jimmu to
emperor). It is during the rule of this court that Japan
is able to control part of Korea, the gateway to the
influences of Buddhism and Chinese culture and writing
in Japanese society, which, as early as the 9th century,
began its own adaptation of these aspects at the same
time that disconnected from such influences. This date
coincides with another Japanese socio-political
phenomenon, which is reflected in the growing importance
of warrior families living in the province, assuming
exclusive political authority while subordinating the
different emperors. This situation would only be
dissolved in 1867, thanks to popular discontent caused
by the isolation policy adopted by the Shogunate (period
of government of a given family) Tokugawa since it took
power in 1607, persecuting not only all foreigners
established in the country since the arrival of the
Portuguese (the first Europeans to arrive in Japan), as
the natives themselves who converted to Christianity.
The return of imperial power marked the beginning of the
modern Japanese era, the result of the vision of an
emerging class of young political leaders who did not
shy away from sending study missions to the more
developed Western countries, making the development of
the Japanese economy inevitable. However, this growth
contributes to feeding some imperialist pretensions,
well demonstrated previously, not only in the wars that
opposed Japan to China (1894-95) and Russia (1904-05),
but also by the annexation of Korea (1910). The economic
crisis of the 1930s created a favorable environment for
the deepening of this militaristic policy, which led, in
1931, to the conquest of Manchuria; later, the formation
of the Tokyo-Berlin axis through the alliance made with
Nazi Germany; and finally, in 1941, the attack on US
forces stationed in the Philippines and Hawaii and the
invasion of European colonies in Southeast Asia. With
the Japanese defeat in the Second World War (culminating
with the explosions of two atomic bombs dropped by the
Americans on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki) came
the occupation of the country by the United States
(until 1952), during which a new one was promulgated.
constitution that granted Japan the political status of
constitutional monarchy. Since then, there has been a
surprising economic recovery, at all levels, which has
transformed Japan into a country in constant development
that is only occasionally decelerated. This, as happened
in the 70s, during the oil crisis (remember that Japan,
lacking in natural resources, was always obliged to
import oil as an energy source), and, more recently, at
the beginning of the 90s, with causes related not only
to the global recession, but also to the political
instability then verified and which continued until June
29, 1994, when the Party leader Japanese Social Democrat
Tomiichi Murayam was elected prime minister, succeeding
Morihiro Hosokawa and Tsutomo Hata who were also elected
that same year. 1994 was marked by the opening of the
Japanese market to foreign products, thus reducing the
protectionist restrictions that for years characterized
the Japanese economy. This change originated from the
countless international pressures, exerted, mainly, by
the United States, which have to Japan its biggest trade
deficit. as well as with the political instability then
verified and which lasted until June 29, 1994, when the
leader of the Japanese Social Democratic Party Tomiichi
Murayam was elected prime minister, succeeding Morihiro
Hosokawa and Tsutomo Hata also elected that same
year. 1994 was marked by the opening of the Japanese
market to foreign products, thus reducing the
protectionist restrictions that for years characterized
the Japanese economy. This change originated from the
countless international pressures, exerted, mainly, by
the United States, which have to Japan its biggest trade
deficit. as well as with the political instability then
verified and which lasted until June 29, 1994, when the
leader of the Japanese Social Democratic Party Tomiichi
Murayam was elected prime minister, succeeding Morihiro
Hosokawa and Tsutomo Hata also elected that same year.
. 1994 was marked by the opening of the Japanese market
to foreign products, thus reducing the protectionist
restrictions that for years characterized the Japanese
economy. This change originated from the countless
international pressures, exerted, mainly, by the United
States, which have to Japan its biggest trade
deficit. succeeding Morihiro Hosokawa and Tsutomo Hata
also elected that same year. 1994 was marked by the
opening of the Japanese market to foreign products, thus
reducing the protectionist restrictions that for years
characterized the Japanese economy. This change
originated from the countless international pressures,
exerted, mainly, by the United States, which have to
Japan its biggest trade deficit. succeeding Morihiro
Hosokawa and Tsutomo Hata also elected that same
year. 1994 was marked by the opening of the Japanese
market to foreign products, thus reducing the
protectionist restrictions that for years characterized
the Japanese economy. This change originated from the
countless international pressures, exerted, mainly, by
the United States, which have to Japan its biggest trade
deficit. |
| 1UpTravel.com - Maps of Japan |
| Browse a collection of city, country, regional, and
historical maps of this Asian country. Check out the
city map of Tokyo. |
| http://www.1uptravel.com/worldmaps/japan.html |
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| Asia Source- Map of Japan |
| Discover geographical map of Japan with its way of
communications, economy,transportations, and various
states. |
| http://www.asiasource.org/profiles/ap_mp_03.cfm?countryid=18 |
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| Japan - Child Research Maps |
| Clickable color-coded map distinguishes Japan's 47
prefectures and provides links to the homepages of local
elementary schools in each region. |
| http://www.crn.or.jp/NAVI/SYO_MAP.htm |
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| Japan - Geological Maps |
| Comprehensive index of geological maps provides marine,
tectonic and hydrofoil visual details of the Japanese
islands. |
| http://www.aist.go.jp/GSJ/PSV/Map/1stPageMap.html |
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| Japan - Japan Atlas |
| Follow links to view maps and clickable images of
cities, regions and natural resources in Japan. |
| http://jin.jcic.or.jp/atlas/index.html |
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| Japan - Japan Window Map |
| Map of Japan provides clickable access to detailed city
and regional maps that include major roads, rivers and
attractions. |
| http://www.jwindow.net/JMAP/htmls/Jmap-all-japan.html |
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| Japan - Merriam-Webster Atlas |
| Check out a detailed, colorful map of this diverse
nation, including major cities. Also, read a brief
historical summary and country facts. |
| http://www.m-w.com/maps/japan.html |
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| Japan - National Geographic |
| View a satellite-created map of this Asian country. With
zooming, and featuring find cities, land features, and
bordering countries. |
| http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/index.html?i |
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| Japan - Old Maps of Japan |
| Index of antique Japanese maps offers insights to the
historical and political evolution of Japan and its
boundaries. Maps include descriptions. |
| http://www.rc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~michel/serv/eujap/maps/index.h |
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| Japan - Project Vital Links |
| Check out a map showing Kanazawa's location in relation
to the rest of Honshu Island in Japan. |
| http://teams.lacoe.edu/japan/samurai/japanmap.htm |
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| Japan - Tokyo Maps |
| Browse clickable city maps of Tokyo that provide
background and contact information about major sites and
city neighborhoods. |
| http://www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/tokyo/maps.html |
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| Japan - University of Texas Library |
| Explore a wide range of country, regional, city and
historical maps. Visit Osaka and Sapporo, or view a
tactical pilotage chart of Okinawa. |
| http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/japan.html |
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| Japan Map - Small Relief Map |
| Small color map shows the entire Japanese domain in
perspective to its neighboring countries. Cities and
water bodies are marked. |
| http://www.theodora.com/maps/new/japan.gif |
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| Jnto - Map of Japan |
| Browse a multicolor map of Japan highlighting its
various cities. Click on particular area to enlarge the
map. |
| http://www.jnto.go.jp/mapindex/E/ |
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| Jwindow.net- Map of Japan |
| Discover a colorful satellite map of Japan country with
its major cities. |
| http://www.jwindow.net/OLD/JMAP/htmls/Jmap-all-japan.html |
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| Kt-Rim-Or-Jp - City map of Japan |
| Offers collection of different cities and country maps
of Japan. |
| http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~etshioda/jmap.html |
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| Lonelyplanet.com- Map of Japan |
| Browse a clickable map of Japan highlighting its several
cities. Also offers Kirishima and Daisetsuzan national
park. |
| http://lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/north_east_asia/japan/japa... |
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