The Heisei era saw gradual yet far-reaching transformations in Japanese society and culture. Globalization, shifting identities, evolving family structures, and changes in education and public disco……続きを見る
Beginning as the Cold War entered its final thaw and ending shortly before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Heisei era saw thirty years of considerable social upheaval and significant shif……続きを見る
Over the Heisei era the Japanese economy was confronted with a multitude of uncharted challenges: the collapse of the economic bubble and nonperforming loan problem, the Asian currency crisis and co……続きを見る
The passing of Emperor Sh-owa marked the end of an eraーan era
memorable in both war and peace. As is the custom, the new
emperor’s reign was given a new name, in this case “Heisei,” but this
did no……続きを見る
Spanning the 130-year period between the end of the Tokugawa Era and the end of the Cold War, this book introduces students to the formation, collapse, and rebirth of the modern Japanese state. It d……続きを見る
The Cold War ended more than thirty years ago, but the world-and within it, the countries of Asia and the Pacific-still struggles to establish a peaceful and prosperous community of nations. Many mi……続きを見る
The Japan-US alliance has continued to deepen and develop for around sixty years, responding to the security environment of the times. But today, the security order of the Asia-Pacific region is at ……続きを見る
The Meiji era (1868ー1912) produced numerous geniuses in Japan and one who certainly earns his name on the list is Goto Shinpei.
Goto, who was a prominent figure in Japan’s political scene, showed e……続きを見る
It is said that Japan is currently experiencing its third opening to the outside world. However, in terms of importance, rather than the so-called second opening-which refers to the reforms followin……続きを見る
