Global Issues: Japan

GLOBAL ISSUES: JAPAN

This textbook, Global Issues: Japan, is initiated as a collaborative writing project for a Webster University study tour course in 2009.

Preface

1. Global Issues and Global Citizenship in Japan
2. Globalization in Commerce and Trade

   2.1. Case Study: Toyota Megaweb Showcase

   2.2. Case Study: The Toyota Way

   2.3. Case Study: Kyocera-business model

3. Japan's Militarism: Past and Present

   3.1. Case Study: Kototoi Bridge (Asakusa)

   3.2. Case Study: The Emperor in National & International Affairs

4. Peace Movements & Peace Museums

   4.1. Case Study: Ritsumeikan University and the Kyoto Museum for World Peace

   4.2. Case Study: National Debate on Article 9

   4.3. Case Study: JUMP--Japan United for Ministry of Peace

5. Human Rights in Japan

   5.1. Case Study: Liberty Osaka

   5.2. Case Study: War Crimes Trials, 1945 - 2008

   5.3. Case Study: Human Rights and Discrimination Today

6. Gender Issues

   6.1. Case Study: "Comfort Women" in World War II

7. Children and the Education System in Japan
8. News Media, Politics & Kisha Clubs
9. Special Projects

   9.1. The Global Art Project for Peace

   9.2. The Peace Philosophy Centre

   9.3. Harmonics Life Centre

Postscript