Abstract
This paper explains that, although political and economic systems of the United States and Japan are very similar now, until the end of the Second World War, they were very different especially because of Japan's isolation as a nation over two millennium. The author points out that both economic systems are market-economies, which are moving into the Information Age, display adaptability and are trending towards deregulation. The paper relates that four political parties compete for seats in Japans Parliament just as American political parties compete for seats in Congress; however, unlike in the United States, Japan's prime minister is elected by majority vote in the Parliament's House of Representatives and House of Councilors.

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"Japan's form of constitutional democracy has been described as a constitutional monarchy, but the emperor has no real power and essentially serves as a ceremonial head of state. Governing power is in the hands of the Prime Minister and Parliament in Tokyo. This parliamentary system in Japan differs from the federal government system in the United States, which features a presidential system comprised of three equal branches of government: an executive branch headed by the chief executive, a bicameral legislative branch, and a judicial branch."
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"Both economic systems are market-economies, are moving into the Information Age, and have experienced recent downturns in their economies. But both have displayed adaptability and trends towards deregulation, and these elements, along with the strong cultural work ethic in Japanese and American employees, bode well for the future economic prosperity of Japan and the United States."

Tags:market, deregulation, adaptability, isolation, democracy

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In the past, America has always had to choose between China and Japan. Before the Second World War the United States had friendly relations with China and Japan was the adversary, and after Japan was defeated in the war and nationalist China was defeated by Mao and his communist revolutionaries, the United States and Japan became allies. But this historical pattern of alternating adversaries does not have to be repeated in the 21st century, for the United States, China, and Japan can interact politically and economically in ways that will be beneficial to all three countries. The question requiring examination and analysis is whether the United States, China, and Japan will interact politically and economically for their mutual benefit.

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The United States, China, and Japan: An Analysis In the past, America has always had to choose between China and Japan. Before the Second World War the United States had friendly relations with China and Japan was the adversary, and after Japan was defeated in the war and nationalist China was defeated by Mao and his communist revolutionaries, the United States and Japan became allies. But this historical pattern of alternating adversaries does not have to be repeated in the 21^st century, for the United States, China, and Japan can interact

Tags:china, japan, u.s.

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In this comparison of care in Japan and the U.S., the writer notes that elder care in Japan was traditionally carried out by a rigid system of family roles. The eldest son's daughter was the one who wound up caring for elderly parents. The writer discusses that today remnants of this system still remain in use while in the United States our less rigid social system allowed any family member to be in the role of caregiver. Today the U.S. has a more extensive program of services for the elderly.

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"Traditionally care for the elderly was not considered a function of the government in either Japan or in the United States. It is only since the Social Security Act of 1935 in the United States and since World War II in Japan that the government has had any role in providing for the elderly. In both lands this role traditionally belonged to the family. However, in both lands there has been a tremendous increase in the number of elderly in recent years. Dropping birthrates and improved medical care mean that people are living longer, healthier lives. In both lands traditions concerning lifestyle arrangements have begun to change. There are however ..."

Tags:elder, care, japan

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This paper introduces and discusses the topic of trade between the United States and Japan. Specifically, it discusses the export and import of goods, exports and imports of services, tourism, and investments. Japan and the United States are two of the premier forces in trade around the world, and both countries depend heavily on each other in a variety of trade areas from electronics to tourism and banking. The paper examines how, together, they form a formidable bond of trade that dominates the world market and economy.

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"Financial services are also a burgeoning part of the Japanese economy. Japan boasts some of the world's largest banks, and they fund a variety of projects and services around the globe. They are also branching out into other areas, such as investment in film and television (i.e. Sony Pictures in the U.S.), and in outsourcing, especially in the financial and information technology service sectors."

Tags:yen, dollar, sanctions, exports, imports

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In this article, the writer compares and contrasts the United States and Japan focusing on the political sphere. The writer notes that in every nation, the manner in which political systems are organized and function reflects that nation's political ideals, history, culture, and social traditions. in this comparison, the writer discusses that surprisingly the two nations have become much more similar than in the past.

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"Possessing different political, cultural, social, religious, and economic traditions, it is understandable why Japan and the United States were such different nations for so long. What is surprising is that they are so similar now, for Japan's isolated development as a nation over a span of two-thousand years provided no indication that it would ever become a constitutional democracy."

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This paper begins by examining the broad issue of trade that affects the United States and Japan today. The paper then takes a look at the cultural and historical factors that have led to Japanese dominance in business. Finally, the paper considers how the Japanese gains in automobile market share have affected the United States and the world economy, as well as the problems and the opportunities facing business in an international setting given these circumstances.

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"The United States and Japan have an interesting relationship. It was not so long ago that Japan was the sworn enemy of the United States, intent on the downfall of the United States. It was Japan that destroyed Pearl Harbor, dragging the United States into World War II. The fighting in Europe was intense, but fighting in the Pacific was more arduous, filled with more danger, against an enemy whose cruelty seemed to know no bounds. Stories of the war that fill high school history textbooks include the Japanese basically going on suicide, or Kamikaze missions to destroy U.S. naval power. The books tell a story of soldiers who buried POW's in the sand up to their necks, propped the POW's mouths open with sticks, and allowed local ants and other insects to feed on the soft tissue of the POW's mouths and throats. In response to this threat, the United States dropped nuclear weapons on two of Japan's cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was after the Japanese surrender that the relationship between the two countries became really interesting."

Tags:sony honda toyota mitsubishi, acura japanese dumping products non-tariff barriers

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This paper explains that, to be successful, business management of companies with Japanese as well as American branches must consider the differences in the ideologies, cultures and value systems represented by their Japanese and American employees. Next, the author describes the Japanese workers who come from a conservative, hierarchical environment in contrast to the American workers who come from a capitalistic, culturally and ideologically diverse environment. The paper relates that PepsiCo Inc. has adopted two different approaches of management for each country such as a vertical administrative structure for Japan management as opposed to an equality and consumerism based management structure for the United States. The paper contains an appendix with a graph.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Factors Determining Differences in Attitudes
The Japanese Context
The American Context
Case Study
Conclusion

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"Cultural studies have pointed out that the Japanese culture reflects strong elements of structuralism. Some culturally constructed hierarchies that places the Japanese people ahead of other races with which they encounter and do business with condition the collective conscience of the Japanese culture. Consequently there has resulted a "we and them" perception of anything that does not originate from within the Japanese physical, social, economic or political environment. All external contacts of whatever forms are deemed both alien and superior. The attitudes of the Japanese workers endear them to excel in close knit environments with clearly defined hierarchies and a marked element of job security."

Tags:variations, structuralism, fidelity, egalitarianism, partnership

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This paper relates that the "Kawakita v. United States" case is noteworthy in constitutional and international law for helping to define the limits of the law of treason. The paper explains that Kawakita was a dual national (Japanese and American) who traveled to Japan during World War Two, and participated willingly in various atrocities against American prisoners of war. The paper then explains that after the war, he returned to the United States and was tried for treason and was convicted because he had acted so as to retain and claim the privileges of his American citizenship.

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"The facts of the case: Born in the United States of parents who were Japanese nationals, petitioner had dual citizenship. Prior to World War Two, petitioner obtained an American passport, which involved pledging his loyalty to the United States. He went to Japan, enrolling in a university and renewing his American passport, again swearing loyalty. He remained in Japan throughout the war, initially as a registered alien, a United States citizen. When he finished his studies, he registered with Japanese authorities as a Japanese national, and traveled to Japanese-held China, to work as an interpreter in a mine in which American prisoners of war..."

Tags:trason, citizenship, kawakita

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A research about the violence in America, and a comparison to violence in Japan.The author examines social class issues, gun control, homicide rates and motivational factors that lead to violence.

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"A question that seems to appear more and more in our society is: "Are Americans more likely than others to seek violent solutions to their problems?" Facts indicate that the United States is the most violent industrialized country in the world. Within this research paper, I will evaluate the homicide rates of the United States compared to Japan.?"

Tags:crime, law, criminal

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This paper describes the development and implementation of policies designed to tear down the previous totalitarian structure of the Japanese government. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of these policies by Douglas MacArthur and the impact they had. The structure the Japanese government developed is also described.

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"The conclusion of the War in the Pacific on September 2, 1945, ushered in a new age in Japan. The United States led Allied Occupation of Japan, which was to continue for the next six and a half years, drastically altered the economic, social and political direction of Japan for years to come. Through a series of policies the US attempted to restructure Japan as a democratic nation, free from the constraints of communism."

Tags:allied, america, democratic, japanese, militaristic, occupation, post, rebuilding, restructuring, usa, wwii