Tokyo Essays

The Tokyo subway sarin attack was a act of domestic terrorism on March 20th, 1995 in Tokyo, japan by members of the cult Amu Shinrikyo. The cult members released sarin on three lines of the present-day Tokyo Metro during rush hour, killing 12 people, injuring 50 people and causing temporarily creating vision problems for nearly 5,000 others. (Foundation) The attack was directed against trains passing through the Kasumigaseki and Nagatacho lines, which is home to the Japanese government. Sarin also

Intro Para: After the passing away of the legendary George Nakashima in 1990, Mira took the role of the creative director of George Nakashima's studio. She has relentlessly continued the studio's philosophy of the woodworker's devotion to the sacrifice of the tree, has preserved, and championed the studio's techniques embraced by her father. Body Text: With over forty years of practice in the studio, Mira Nakashima has an exceptionally intuitive and technical knowledge of the characteristic qualities

Nguyen Tu Anh Topic: The duality in The Structure of Iki Among the ideals of Japanese aesthetics, iki is perhaps one of the most thoroughly analyzed, both as an abstract concept and a concrete expression, thanks to the influential work The Structure of Iki by Kuki Shuzo (1888 – 1941). Unlike other aesthetic ideals, which were usually reserved for the aristocrats, the warriors and the wealthy, iki originated among the urbane commoners of Edo, especially around the pleasure quarter in the eighteenth

In the film, The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise, viewers are taken on a journey of the modernization of Japan. They see the change the country went through to get to what they are today through the eyes of the samurai. The movie gives people a different outlook on the westernization of countries similar to Japan and how big of an impact it had on the population. The samurai was part of a warrior caste in Japan and began to emerge in 1192. The samurai consumed not even ten percent of the country’s

What leads to the different result of the Westernization Movement and Meiji Restoration? Many reasons are connected with the difference. Firstly, Japan established the imperial power. The essence of the Meiji Restoration in Japan was to re-establish the uniqueness of the imperial power, and to complete the centralization. New regime helped new policy to implement. The task of centralization of China has been completed as early as the Qin Dynasty. The imperial power in China was in stability with

The beginning of the Meiji Era and the road to Japan modernization, all began when Emperor Mutsuhito chose the name “Meiji” meaning “enlightened ruler” for his reign. This era emerged with the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1868 and was a period of historic social, political and economic changes leading to Japan’s conversion from a medieval nation to a modern and western nation, that we know of today (Tsutsui, 152). Preceding the 1868 Restoration, Japan was ruled by feudal lords, with a feudal

The Charter Oath promulgated in 1868 outlined the Meiji government’s central goals. One of these goals was a pledge to seek wisdom throughout the world in order to strengthen the foundation of the Imperial State. The writers of this Oath understood that in order for the Japanese to compete with the western world, they must be as educationally advanced. The only way for this to happen, was to see first hand what westerners were studying. The Meiji government sent 50 high officials and students to

Berlin, Germany The capital of Germany, Berlin is a cultural center that dates back to the 13th century. At one time it was a divided city and today it is well-known for its modern architecture, the art it offers and nightlife. Visitors can still see the graffiti covered remains of the Berlin Wall and one of its landmarks the Brandenburg Gate has become an iconic symbol of reunification. The Reichstag Building sits on the Mauerstreifen, the military zone that was between two sides of the Wall

Japan’s history is categorized by historical time periods dating back to 12,000BC to modern day. The names of the time period reflect societal achievements, the name of the leader, or where the capital was located at that time. In the time periods before the Meiji period, there are multiple examples of men and women being viewed as equals. Women were both equal politically and socially in the Yayoi period, women were poets and writers in the Heian period, and throughout history there have been 8

At the beginning of the Taisho era (around 1913) the sixth Kanjo Arashiri (an inherited acting name), who was a most famous actor in the Osaka theatrical world, was a devoted member of Tokumitsu-kyo. He called himself Hamuraya, but his real name was Iwagoro Asakawa. According to the Tokumitsu-kyo magazine at that time, his name was Tokusaburo Arashi: it seems that this was his usual acting name. Tokusaburo Arashi had a problem with cavities and this was his chronic disease. When he was touring Kyushu

The Meiji period was a transformation process in Japan that was a direct response to the harsh conditions of the Tokugawa era. Lasting from 1868 to 1912 the Meiji period wanted to use “civilization” as a a mechanism for social order in Japan. The new government along with regaining control of what had been lost during the Tokugawa regime wanted to install new institutions. Control through institutions of education, legalism and moral training were some of the new ways in which the Meiji wanted to

The Great Gatsby and The Jungle Both dated back during the 1900s, the books “The Great Gatsby” by Scott F. Fitzgerald and “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair, take place in America while industrialism was occurring. However, Fitzgerald and Sinclair represent completely different sides of the social spectrum. Although both novels are fiction, they appear to illustrate a more realistic point of view on the time period in which they take place. Fitzgerald and Sinclair also show the moral and physical

The Meiji Era of Japanese history was a significant period of time that saw the shifting of Japan into a Western-oriented nation. In order to maintain pace with surrounding countries and their development, the Japanese consolidated their approach in order to compete and benefit from other nations. Beginning in 1868, this long-term event initially intended to shift Imperial rule to Japan. Beginning in 1868 and although there had been an emperor prior to the Meiji restoration period, this era strengthened

In her book, Factory Girls: Women in the Thread Mills of Meiji Japan, E. Patricia Tsurumi details the working conditions of women employed in the textile factories of Japan during the Meiji Era of Japanese history. Tsurumi attempts to give an inclusive description of the women’s struggles, detailing the reasons for which women worked in the industry, as well as the working conditions they faced. Tsurumi begins her text by describing the importance of the women’s work to the nation of Japan, and ends

In this article, the author stated that in 1868, when the Meiji Restoration was lifted, members of the new middle class decided to furnish their houses with Tokonoma. Tokonoma was established according to social status. It is a way of rising above on the social ladder by buying and displaying the arts in their own home. The consumers are personating the elites no matter the conditions. It is a way for them to not feel like the common people and feel like they are apart of the cultural elite. In 1907

Tokyo Hey friends did you ever want to go to Tokyo if not I’ll try to convince you that Tokyo is a fun place to go to.Tokyo is a cool place with several things to do at night or in the day. In Tokyo the people speak Japanese a language written in symbols. If you want to go to Tokyo then depending on your preference and budget you would like a different flight ticket most tickets stop at more than 10 hours,so if you don’t like long flights then say goodbye to Tokyo. If you can stand the long flight

Summer Olympic games will be held in Tokyo. The last time when we had Summer Olympic games in Tokyo was in 1964. There were a lot of foreigners and I assume there were little resources about Tokyo because the internet was not spread as well as these days. Then there were a lot of people who couldn’t enjoy enough Tokyo. So I’m going to teach you guys ”How to enjoy Tokyo”. At first you guys should know about Tokyo. It is the capital city of Japan. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan

Tokyo Ghoul is a story written by Sui Ishida about the creatures that go bump in the night and how hard it is when everyone thinks you're a monster. This is by far the most symbolic and unique stories I've read. The characters were portrayed as flawed and broken but with a fighting spirit that couldn't be squashed. This is my favourite story, I loved it. It really speaks to you, the drawings are so realistic I felt like I was in the book with Kaneki and Touka. When the protagonist Ken Kaneki goes

Tokyo, Japan, the most populated city in the world, consists of rich culture, history, and traditions. Tokyo is world renown for many things ranging from being considered as one of the most developed cities in the world to being the biggest economical center. With an estimated population of 9.5 million and a GDP per capita of 1.5 trillion US Dollar, it is the largest urban economy in the world. However, more lies in Tokyo than just an economic powerhouse. The Tokyo area is surrounded by three prefectures

Tokyo Disneyland is a theme park with based on the films that produced by Walt Disney. Tokyo Disneyland is the first Disney theme park outside of United State. Tokyo Disneyland has 7 area which is World Bazaar, Adventure land, Western land, Critter Country, Fantasy Land, Toon town, and Tomorrow Land. Picture of Tokyo Disneyland’s map: World Bazaar World bazaar is located at the main entrance. World bazaar has shops and restaurant. The design of the area is like an early 20th century of American