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Welcome to JPN 133: Modernization of Japan! 

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Welcome to JPN 133: Modernization of Japan! 

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Japan is a fascinating country of economic and business prowess, rich culture, technical wizardry, spatial conundrums and contradictions. Japan is the world’s second largest economy for more than 40 years. The capital city, Tokyo, is known as the world’s largest metropolitan area, with a population of 32.5 million people. Aside from that, Japan is also the tenth largest country by population in the world, 127.3 million people.

Source:
http://globalsherpa.org/japan/

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The full discussion for Module 1 may be found here

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The brain storming ideas, research, and discussions for the term paper may be found here

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JAPAN’S MODERNIZATION’S LINK TO THE PAST

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JAPAN’S MODERNIZATION’S LINK TO THE PAST

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Tokugawa Period, also known as the Edo Period lasted more than 260 years, from 1603 - 1867. This period was the final period of traditional Japan. It was marked by internal peace, political stability and economic growth under the authoritarian rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate. In the 1603, the shogunate adopted a policy of national seclusion - sakoku which prohibited foreigners from visiting Japan and any Japanese from leaving the country. Hence, the indigenous Japanese culture flourished and untouched by foreign influence. Social order was officially frozen and mobility between classes was forbidden. The shogunate perceived Roman Catholic missionaries as a tool of colonial expansion and a threat to the shogun’s authority. Thus, they banned Christianity and adopted sakoku policy.

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https://www.britannica.com/event/Tokugawa-period

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In 1868, the Tokugawa Shogunate - who ruled Japan in the feudal period, lost his power. The emperor was restored to the supreme position and took the name “Meiji” which means “enlightened rule” as his reign name. During this period, the country was militarily weak and had little technological development; it was mostly about agricultural. Japan were forced to sign treaties by the western powers - Europe and the United States that limits their control over its own foreign trade and the crimes concerning foreigners in Japan be tried western courts.

Source:
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/special/japan_1750_meiji.htm

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Radical Movements and collapse of Taisho Democracy (1918 - 1932)

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Radical Movements and collapse of Taisho Democracy (1918 - 1932)

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Happening alongside the events of World War I, Japanese politics in the 20th century shifted from being led by senior statesmen to a more open system of governance. In this era of party cabinets, internal politics were mixed with overseas affairs, increasing democracy within Japan and international cooperation.

Source: https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/a03302/