What is the Japanese Economic Miracle?
a period of substantial economic growth
Theory Z
What is Economic Stagnation?
a prolonged period of little to no growth in an economy
Faith Lewis, Mateen Saifyan, Ashkan Asgari and Rishi Sharma
The Morning Sun
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Thursday, June 5th 2014
Vol XCIII, No. 311
September 2nd, 1945:
It's a Miracle! Economically
Japanese Empire Is No More
Japanese Culture Is Manga-nificant
a peacefully inclined and responsible government
Authority and Respect
Entertainment
- The Potsdam Declaration
Extremely popular throughout the world due to physical appearance and quality of product
Causes!
Capitalism that was state-assisted
- Discouragement of both foreign and domestic competition
- Economy was to benefit nation and not individuals
Consoles maintain popularity in Japan and on global market
Respect was and remains an important part of culture
Japan became the second largest economy in 1968
Japan Officially Now An Occupied Nation
Some American policies during the Occupation
American purchases during the Korean War
Animated movies, shorts and television shows (such as Shingeki no Kyojin [Attack on Titans in English]) called 'anime' are widely appreciated.
Houses are not commonly used to host guests
Surplus of educated and motivated workers
Only Time Will Tell If This Will Be A Success Or Failure
Japan’s military “free ride”
Emperors are valued and greatly revered
No political unrest
links between entertainment and celibacy syndrome (lack of want for sexual activity)
Respect in general is demonstrated in many ways
Eventful Events and Theories
Movies in Japan have a fluctuating role on the world stage.
Names
Bowing
Aid
Etiquette
Entertainment is currently aiming to appeal to an older audience
Surrender of Japan above the USS Missouri
General MacArthur and Emperor Hirito
A Constitution Concerning Many
Overview of the Treaty
The Treaty's Positive Attributes!
Burst of the economic bubble
Post-economic recession reforms
Equality before the law and outlaws discrimination against Japanese citizens based on "political, economic or social relations" or "race, creed, sex, social status or family origin" (Article 14).
The right to vote cannot be denied on the grounds of "race, creed, sex, social status, family origin, education, property or income" (Article 44).
“Freedom of thought and conscience” (Article 19) ,and the rights of “Freedom of expression” (Article 19), “Freedom of religion” (Article20), “Academic freedom” (Article 23),“Compulsory education” (Article 26).
● Signed originally on September 8, 1951
● After 10 Years, resigned on January 19, 1960.
● Gave U.S right to build bases on many islands
● U.S. promised to protect Japan in return
● This Pact dovetailed with Yoshida Doctrine
● Yohida’s Government created the Self Defense Force in 1954
● It provided Japan with protection while it rebuilt its economy
● Japan is provided with protection from the United States
● Allowed for Japan to create a new defense force.
● In 1967, Prime Minister Sato Eisaku created the Three Non- Nuclear program.
● Since then, Japan has relied on the U.S. nuclear umbrella for extended deterrence.
● 1976, Japan set up National Defense Program Outline.
● Treaty is still in effect today
● More than 50,000 American troops in Japan
Reinforcing the monitoring of bank loans
Increasing taxes
"... the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes"
Cutting public spending