99 The Japane Essays, Term Papers and Book Reports
America's Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb
Perhaps the most controversial and heavily scrutinized issue of the twentieth century was President Harry Trumans decision to unleash atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the summer of 1945. While the sequence of events preceding that fateful summer morning of August 6,1945 are fully understood....
American Goddess Rape of Nanking
American Goddess at the Rape of Nanking
By: Hua-ling Hu
This book is about the life of Minnie Vautrin. Although she was not Chinese or directly involved in the Massacre of Nanking she made it her business to get involved to help save the lives of many Chinese women attending Gingling Unive....
Analysis of Boeing
ANALYSIS
Today, Boeing is the worlds leading aerospace company and one of the largest commercial jet manufacturers in addition to the leading military aircraft manufacturer. Boeing has divisions in Commercial Aviation, Integrated Defense Systems, and Boeing Capital Corporation. This synopsis i....
Asian American
Through out the years of the United States, many injustices have risen. With pilgrims running Native Americans off their land, to putting Japanese in relocation centers after WWII, our country has shown many flaws to liberty and justice for all. Asian Americans have not missed their share....
Atomic Bomb
United States showed neither remorse nor compassion, and wants to achieve its objective of becoming a superpower. The United States had no right for dropping the atomic bomb or any good reasons to justify its cause. No words can explain what happen on August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1945. A bom....
Atomic Bomb
Atomic Bomb DBQ
The United States decision to drop the atomic bomb can be proven to serve as both diplomatic and military reasons. *The bombs served in the way of diplomatic reasons such as: to intimidate Russia, to dominate Western Europe, and how spoils were handed out. *The bombs served in ....
Battle of Midway
During World War II, the Pacific Campaign was highly contested. It seemed that whoever controlled the seas of Southeast Asia controlled the balance of power in the area. In an effort to fully gain control of the Pacific, the Japanese and American naval forces met on the high seas in early June of 1....
Behind Barbed Wire
The book Behind Barbed Wire describes what happened to Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941 was a dark day for all American citizens, but especially for those of Japanese ancestry. The surprise bombing on Pearl Harbor marked the beginning of the worst time the Nisei, Japanese Amer....
Biology and Chemical Warfare
IntroductionChemical and Biological Warfare, use of harmful or deadly chemical or biological agents as weapons of war. These agents can kill many people and are considered weapons of mass destruction. Chemical weapons are made up of poisonous chemical compounds, whereas biological weapons are living....
Burberry
BURBERRY
COMPANY BACKGROUND
1856, Burberry was founded, when 21-years old Thomas Burberry opened a draper�s shop in Basingstoke, England. Shortly thereafter he invented gabardine, a waterproof and breathable fabric that quickly become the fabric of choice for anyone venturing out ....
Business Systems and their Effect on Human Resources
Introduction
Throughout this class we have covered numerous topics which have been taken from Carla Koens Comparative International Management. Even though all of these topics sparked internal interests, I decided to use Chapter 4: National Diversity and Management, as well as Chapter 5: Managin....
Canadian Historical Injustices
The Canadian government has had a long and disgraceful history of racist policies and practices. It has undertaken many legal measures to deter or assimilate other races and to profit from their injustice. These measures include, but are not limited to: the head tax on all Chinese people entering ....
China has no right to opress Japan
Confucius once said, Things that are done, it is needless to speak about. Things that are past, it is needless to blame. Both are the more prominent countries in developing Asia Japan and China currently battling out old war reminiscences. Savvy? I think not. This ongoing grudge has been steady ....
China in Revolution - Battle for Survival 1911-1936
Movie: China in Revolution- Battle for Survival
1911-1936
This documentary dealt with the lives of the Chinese people during the turbulent years from the fall of the last emperor to the establishment of the world's largest communist state that it is today. This film focused on the growing dis....
Chinese communism
Jordan Kembel
4/12/06
Thesis Paper
WC I Honors
Period 1
Causes of Communism in China
Through out history China has been what could be called an introvert country. They have kept to themselves and seen other civilizations as inferior. They have had a fear towards progress through out their h....
databases
Quality management (QM), also called total quality management (TQM), evolved from many different management practices and improvement processes. Quality management is not specific to managing people, but rather is related to improving the quality of goods and services that are produced in order to s....
Decolonization
Decolonization
Prior to World War II, the European powers enjoyed the many advantages that came with colonial power. These European nations were able to establish important strategic military posts, consume natural resources not found in their respective countries, and help civilize oppress....
Discrimination Against Japanese-Americans
With the recent attacks on the United States by terrorists, many Americans have been experiencing feelings of fear, sadness and tremendous anger. With Osama Bin Laden and the Taliban being held responsible, many of Middle-Eastern descent have been experiencing great prejudice and discrimination and....
Economics of the Automotive Industry
The Economics of the Automotive Industry
History
The invention of the automobile has been one of the most significant inventions of the 21st century. It took people out of the hoarse and carriage era, and into a faster more efficient means of travel. As early as the 1800s the automobile was in E....
Effects of Geography on Southeast Asia
From the first traces of civilization, geography has played an immeasurable role in the structure, function, and culture of the peoples it has affected. It can be accredited with the greatest migrations in history, the comities of neighboring countries, and the need for civilizations to adapt. Geogr....
Emperor Hirohito's Surrender
Hirohito was born in Tokyo in 1901 and died in 1989. He was the one hundred twentyforth emperor of direct lineage of Japan. He, like all emperors before him, was consisdered to be almost a god. His reign was known as the Showa era and lasted from 1926 until his death, although the last forty-two yea....
EuroDisney Case Study
In its early years, EuroDisney was a disaster. However this could have been avoided if better planning was made. (1)The first of the factors that crippled the EuroDisney venture was their assumption that what works in one country (Japan) will work in another. The Japanese culture embraces America....
Film Censorship - Mr. Smith Goes to Tokyo: The Japanese Cinema Under the American Occupation
The article Mr. Smith Goes to Tokyo: The Japanese Cinema Under the American Occupation, 1945-1952 gave the readers a good taste of Japanese life during the seven year American occupation. The article begins with a historical background of how the foreign occupation arose. The end of the war in the ....
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS BENCHMARKING
Running head: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS BENCHMARKING
Global Communications Benchmarking
University of Phoenix
Global Communications Benchmarking
Global Communications is in one of the most difficult situations any company can face in the telecommunications industry. It ....
Historical knowledge is important as it teaches us to avoid repeating past mistakes. Do you agree?
'Historical knowledge is important as it teaches us to avoid repeating past mistakes'. Do you agree?
This is an old belief that if we do not know history, we will not learn from it and will repeat it. For this reason, it has been promoted that a study of history is all important. My opinion is th....
hitler rise to power
Hitler Essay
Adolf Hitler was born on April 20th, 1989 in Braunau, Austria. His rise to power became extremely respected and well known. Coming from a lower class root, Adolf Hitler had a unique ability to appeal to the struggling working class. Hitler was not the type expected to obtain grea....
Holocaust
Eleven million precious lives were lost during the Holocaust of World War II. Six million of these were Polish citizens. Half of these Polish citizens were non-Jews. On August 22, 1939, a few days before the official start of World War II, Hitler authorized his commanders, with these infamous words,....
Holocaust
Eleven million precious lives were lost during the Holocaust of World War II. Six million of these were Polish citizens. Half of these Polish citizens were non-Jews. On August 22, 1939, a few days before the official start of World War II, Hitler authorized his commanders, with these infamous words,....
Holocaust
Eleven million precious lives were lost during the Holocaust of World War II. Six million of these were Polish citizens. Half of these Polish citizens were non-Jews. On August 22, 1939, a few days before the official start of World War II, Hitler authorized his commanders, with these infamous words,....
Huo Yuanjia
Huo Yuanjia
Huo Yuanjia used his skills in martial arts to bring the Chinese people respect from the rest of the world. Huo became one of the most famous martial artists in Chinese history (¡°Northern Shaolin¡±,1). He achieved this by challenging foreign fighters in publicized matches dur....
Importance of Business Communications
The Importance of Business Communications
The importance of keeping the lines of communication with one�s business partner cannot be overemphasized. Both our domestic partnerships and especially our foreign partnerships are premised extensively of the degree and quality of the relationship tha....
Importance of Playing the Role of a Woman for Song Liling
The Importance of Playing the Role of a Woman for Song Liling
David Henry Jwangs play M. Butterfly gives us a wonderful insight of life in China during the 1960s and a glimpse of how the Orientals view Westerners imperial domination in the East. The influence of the opera Madame Butter....
Iwo Jima
The Reason for Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima is one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific Campaign in WWII, and is far more furious than any battle of the European Theater. The may reason for the assault on Iwo Jima is to open path for B-29s to drop bombs on mainland Japan. This one island, roughly eight ....
japan
In 1867/68, the Tokugawa era found an end in the Meiji Restoration. The emperor Meiji was moved from Kyoto to Tokyo which became the new capital; his imperial power was restored. The actual political power was transferred from the Tokugawa Bakufu into the hands of a small group of nobles and former ....
Japan after World War II
The occupation of Japan was, from the beginning to the end, an American operation.General Douglas MacArthur, sole supreme commander of the Allied Power wasin charge of it. The Americans had insufficient men to make a militarygovernment of Japan possible; so they decided to act through the existingJ....
Japan vs. United States
Japan had a goal of making an empire called the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. This empire would serve the economic needs of Japan. This huge empire would stretch from Manchuria in the north to Australia in the south. It was similar to Hitler's dream of Europe filled with the Aryan race.....
Japan: A Brief History
Japan is an archipelago that comprises 4 main islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. The whole archipelago comprises 3,000 islands. The vastness of Japan ranges from the North of Kuril Islands until the last islands down south of Kyushu knowned as RyuKyu Islands. The place is really sur....
Japanese Baseball
Over the years, baseball has become international, spreading to countries like, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, England, South Africa, Australia, Taiwan, Tunisia, and predominately Japan. Baseball is very popular in Japan today, but it did not have this popularity at its start. Ja....
Japanese Culture
Landscape Gardening
History/ Style/ Similarities
Like the gardens in China, the Japanese gardens were designed traditionally to make the natural landscapes of the mountains and rivers flow with the garden design. Japanese gardens were mainly intended to be viewed inside the house, rather ....
Japanese Internment
Before WW2 the Japanese were treated as second class citizens, denied the right to vote and given job restrictions. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor created massive uproar on the west coast of North America so that all Japanese citizens were under suspicion. There was speculation that the Japane....
Japanese Internment
Japanese Canadians were treated very immorally during World War Two, and this is looked down upon when we think of the war Canada had won. Ever since the beginning of the 1900s Japanese were not welcomed into B.C. But, it came to a head after Japan launched a surprise and successful attack agains....
japanesse industry
JAPAN
Accounting Principles and Practices
Framework of Corporate Accounting System in Japan was formed by the enactment of "Kigyoukaikei gensoku"(=Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)in 1949 , The enactment of "Securities Exchange Act" in 1948, the amendment of "Commercial Law",....
japans strength
Japan
Economic Strength
Japans economy is very good and it is very competitive in areas linked with trade and is one of the largest economies of the world. The reasons they have this is their unbelievable success in Exports. Japan exports cars, electronic devices and computers. Most importan....
Kudler Business Process Document
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the possibility of Kudler Fine Foods purchasing produce from local organic farmers. First, a brief assessment of the companys current business process will be presented to determine the effects the organic change will have on its purchasing. Se....
Life of Pi
Life of Pi: a novel of such rare and wondrous storytelling that it may, as one character claims, make you believe in God." The main character, Pi, tells the story, and the narration has immediacy and a conversational tone that makes it accessible and easy to digest. The writing is straightforward an....
MANAGEMENT THEORY & APPLIED OPERATIONS MGT.
MANAGEMENT THEORY &
APPLIED OPERATIONS MGT.
*This Section Contains All Papers On Business (General), Business Management,
Operations Management, Training, Management Science Theory, Business Industry & Issues
(Case Studies & Article Reviews Listed at Bottom)
*See also subcategory entit....
MARKET AND COMMAND ECONOMIES PAPER
Introduction
In this paper I will discuss four different countries and how their economies differ. I will provide details on what the countries are most known for as well as the names of those persons in charge. It is my intent to show how different countries have both command and market economies ....
Navajo Code Talkers of World War II
The Japanese military of World War II was relentless. Strategies, locations, and plans were often intercepted through open radio channels between the Allied forces and the Japanese commanders. As a result, the United States and the Allied forces developed a secret way of communicating in code word....
Netflix - Strategy Analysis
Executive Summary
Netflix is the pioneer in the online DVD rental market, which has been providing films to customers in the most cost effective way, by adapting major innovative models hence, enabling them to become the market leader. Netflix has a very good reputation amongst their customers an....
Newspaper Article On Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
On December 7th 1941, Japan in a surprise attack at dawn bombarded the US naval base at Pearl harbour in Hawaii. What army intellegence have discovered is the prepared attack occured in two waves of carrier based planes which either serverely damaged or destroyed twenty one ships and....
Nine Inch Damage, Six Inch Progress: Pros and cons of Reparations
Reparations Movement: Compare and Contrast
No subject in the American past has sparked greater discussion and inflamed greater controversy than slavery. Since the arrival of the first Africans at Jamestown in 1619, through the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, to contemporary histori....
Paerl Harbor
Pearl Harbor: We didn't know, yet it was our fault In 1941, one of the largest American military defeats occurred. An entire naval fleet was destroyed, hundreds were killed, all
before nine A.M. on a Sunday morning. The US did not have any knowledge of this attack, mostly because of their own ignor....
Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was the day America entered World War II. From the time this secret attack was planned until day of the battle this event happened, it would have a strong impact on history. It would be remembered for years to come.
Pearl Harbor was one of the major naval bases of the Un....
Pearl Harbor
Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy, the United States was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. This quote was made by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt twenty-four hours after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Ha....
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
On December 7,1941 at 7:53 a.m. on Sunday morning, the world
had changed. The Japanese dropped a bomb at Pearl Harbor and
destroyed many ships, planes, buildings and also killing thousands of
people. They continued in the process of firing. ....
pearl harbor
Hawaii, is the hub of United States naval power in the Pacific Ocean. It covers with 22,000
acres on Oahu Island and lies west of downtown Honolulu. Most of the Navy's major commands in
the Pacific have headquarters at the base. Pearl H....
Pearl Harbor
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Awakening the Sleeping Giant
I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant (Pierce 43). That is just what the Japanese did- awaken a sleeping giant. The United States had tried for a long time to stay out of World War II. Finally, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbo....
Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor had the same motivation behind it as every other attack or war declaration had behind it in both of the World Wars. It was basically greed. Japan wanted to fulfill its longtime dream of having a vast colonial empire that stretched from Manchuria and China south to Thaila....
Pearl Harbor: Conspiracy
On the fateful morning of December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombarded the naval base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This devastating attack was called a surprise attack by FDR as he quoted Yesterday, December 7, 1941a date which will live in infamythe United States of American was suddenly and deliberatel....
Pearl Harbor: Did Japan benefit from this horendous attack
Most, if not all people know at least a little bit about the attack on Pearl Harbor on Sunday morning, December 7th 1941. Everyones heard about it or has seen the movie made about this terrible day for America. But what really happened? Did Japan succeed in getting what they were striving fo....
Picture Bride
Picture Bride, released in 1995 and directed by Kayo Hatta, tells the story of many women living in Japan who were chosen to be brides by Japanese farm laborers living in Hawaii. The choice of the bride was based on their pictures. In this movie, Riyo wanted to leave Japan because her parents were....
Pre-World War II Years in the United States
Albert Einstein once said "I don't know what weapons will be used in World War III, but in World War IV people will use sticks and stones." This rather interesting quote resembles the same mentality that many people had in the United States after the First World War, a mentality plagued wi....
raku
Raku Ware was originally from Japan in the town of Kyoto and was named after the Raku family during the 16th Century. At this time, the Emperor Hideyoshi had conquered Korea and the native potters immigrated to Japan bringing with them pottery techniques and knowledge. The pots were produced for the....
sea lion research paper
Sea Lions are extravagant animals that are useful to the Marine environment and the society of others. They are very unique in different ways. For example, their body structure is different among others. The Sea Lion has a long tail which enables it to propel through water. Sea Lions are also popul....
Should we have dropped the Atomic Bomb?
President Harry Truman had only been president for twelve days when he had to make the decision on whether or not dropping the bomb on the Japanese. Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson, was the person who wrote the note and gave it to President Truman on April 24, 1945. They met the next day and Stim....
Significance of World War Two for the Decolonisation of Indochina
The impact of World War Two was overall, significant in the process of decolonisation in Indochina. The implications of the war can be assessed through the understanding of the immediate and subsequent effects it had on the nation. Not only did World War Two provide a stimulus to nationalism for the....
Ten Events that contributed to the outbreak of WW2
Top 10 List of Events that Contributed to the Outbreak of World War 2 5 points
The German invasion of Poland
When Nazi Germany invaded Poland, Britain and France met their aggressive actions with an official declaration of war, as promised to Poland beforehand. World War II had begun, because ....
The Aftermath of WWI
After six years and millions of lives lost, the Nazi scourge was crushed and the war in Europe was finally over on May 8, 1945 (V-E day). Although Germany had finally surrendered unconditionally, the war in the Pacific was still raging. In 1939, the Nazis were rumored to be
developing an atom....
The Atomic Bomb
"Then a tremendous flash of light cut across the sky . Mr. Tanimoto has a distinct recollection that it traveled from east to west, from the city toward the hills. It seemed like a sheet of sun. John Hersey, from Hiroshima, pp8 On August 6, 1945, the world changed forever. On that day the United Sta....
the divine wind
The novel is set during a World War. The tension and separation of races during a war seemed evident in Australia. As a multicultural country including Japanese and Aborigine population, conflicting attitudes towards these races had to be imminent. I entirely agree with the above statement due to th....
The Economic Emergence of China, Japan and Vietnam
World War 2 in the mid-90's drew a hard blow and left a serious and lasting effect to many Asian countries. This however, did not hamper the growth of countries such as China, Japan and Vietnam as their government were taking serious steps to recover economically. Thus, the global market cannot deny....
The effects of Endaka
THE GLOBAL BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT
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The Failure of the League of Nations
The League of Nations was founded at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919. It was assembled as an international organization to achieve global goals such as disarmament; preventing war through collective security; settling disputes between countries through negotiation and diplomacy and improving globa....
THE HISTORY OF MASSAGE
Massage Therapy is a commonly used form of muscle and joint relaxation; and has gained popularity over the last few decades, yet its origins are not well known.
Massage is defined as: the rubbing or kneading of the body especially to aid circulation, relax the muscles, or provide sens....
The Japanese economy
The Japanese economy is the second largest market economy in the world. Its economy is also considered one of the strongest in the world. Japan is renowned for its high technology and gadgets. Manufacturing, construction, real estate, and communication are Japans major industries. Thus, their expo....
The Japanese Internment
During World War II, Canada was at war with Germany and Italy. Canada was fighting to protect the lifestyle that its citizens had become accustomed to. The soldiers in WW II gave their lives for the good of their great nation. Canada was also facing a major threat in the Pacific. The threat was ....
The Japanese Internment
The Japanese Internment
During World War II, Canada was at war with Germany and Italy. Canada was fighting to protect the lifestyle that its citizens had become accustomed to. The soldiers in WW II gave their lives for the good of their great nation. Canada was also facing a major threat i....
The Japanese Quince by John Galsworthy
The Japanese Quince, a short story written by John Galsworthy, takes place in the spring of approximately 1910 during the Victorian period in England. Galsworthy was from London and graduated college with honors studying law. Later, he decided to become a writer and composed this short story wh....
the western invasion of China and Japan
Although the China and Japan are both Far East Asian countries, they reacted completely different to the invasion of the west in the mid-19th century. The interest in these countries was strictly based on the capitalist nature of the west, and the resistance from the Far East Asia countries was b....
Themes in The Japanese Quince by John Galsworthy
Alien
Mr. Nilson is alienated from both nature and humankind. Although he praises himself for taking a walk in the square on a beautiful morning, he takes his newspaper with him. Still, the strange sensation does not abate, and he suspects it might be caused by something he ate. Upon encountering....
To what extent does the opening of LAppartement give meaning to the entire film?
LAppartement (1996 Gilles Mimouni)
The opening to any film is more often than not vital in introducing an audience to the world within the film and to create the interest in the narrative gaining audiences continued viewing. Although formats differ an opening of a genre film needs to set out a ....
Toyota and Honda Manufacturing
In a field known for controversial supplier relationships, automotive giants Toyota and Honda have bucked the trend, leading the way in championing supplier relationships that go beyond just price. The Japanese concept of keiretsu, a close collaboration network between the vendors and the parent com....
Toyota: A Car Company For the Future
Embedded in its origins, since 1937, Toyota has been creating a product that tries to satisfy the customer, society and the environment. Toyota strongly emphasizes on making cars that are affordable, reliable and most of all, environmentally friendly. It is seen in society that Toyota has set high s....
TRANSNATIONAL CRIME: IMPACT AND THREAT
Transnational organized crime is one of the major threats facing the world today. Corruption and bribery of public officials, trafficking in drugs, arms and humans. fraud, and financial crimes, money laundering, intellectual property and identification theft are all crimes that are on the rise and ....
Two Empires In Japan
Two Empires In Japan by John M.L. Young and The Christian Confrontation with Shinto Nationalism by Kun Sam Lee were the two books I used for this topic. The former, an intimate 100 year chronicle of the persecution by the Asian government with their demands that all people bow in Kyujo-yohai, ( wor....
Us War
War in the Pacific- Island Hopping
Most of WWII was fought in Europe, however, towards the end of the war, the Pacific became an important place for battles to occur and resolve conflicts. The U.S. fought many battles in order to eventually obtain their goal of getting to the mainland of Japan. ....
Was Japan ripe for the fascist government by the 1930s?
By the beginning of the 1930s Japan was ripe for a fascist government. The failure of the country internally, internationally and economically throughout the 1920s had created distrust between the people and the government to the point where the change to a fascist government was possible. The failu....
What is Strategy - Porters view
In summary, Porter state that a company implements operational effectiveness when it performs similar activities better than its competitors do, achieving this way, a competitive advantage and a level of differentiation. Porter emphasizes the importance of reaching Operational Effectiveness, and exp....
World War II (WWII) and the atom bomb
World War 2 is considered the most destructive and deadly war ever fought. Yet even after Hitler's suicide and Germany's surrender, the war was not over. The Japanese army still wouldn't admit defeat. The Japanese were a strong people willing to fight till it was no longer possible. It may even be s....
Wrong Accusation
Wrong Accusation
Most people in the world are familiar with World War II, but most of them do not know the reason why the US became a part of it. On December 7, 1941, Japan suddenly attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This day was a very disruptive for the Japanese people because they became the enemi....
WW2 Pearl Harbor
On Dec 7th, 1941 Pearl Harbor island of Oahu in Hawaii which was attacked by Japanese Navy forces at about 7:55am in the morning. Over 33% of Hawaiis population was of Filipino, Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Korean, and white were killed. When the bombs fell on Pearl Harbor many land, property, boats, a....
WWII
World War II brought about change all around the world including the United States in issues concerning industry, the economy, and humanity. Once the Allied Forces broke through Normandy, the Germans were forced to fight a three front war (in Italy, the east, and the west). It was only a matter....
WWII and the A-Bomb
Sixty one years after the A-bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II, the controversy over whether dropping the bombs was the right thing to do is still present today. But before one can claim a side, they must know all of the facts. Over 3½ years of direct U.S. involvement ....
Yakuza
In a private club in Tokyo's neon-lit Ginza entertainment district, men in dark pinstripe suits drink, smoke and play cards. A few of the men are huddled together in a corner, involved in hushed but animated conversation. Others puff their chests out for the accommodating "comfort women" who adorn....
yakuza japan
The evolution of international criminal organizations has greatly affected the way law enforcement agencies regard and combat this phenomenon. It is imperative to understand that the fall of the Soviet Union, and communism opened new markets, and opportunities for criminal activities. Just to mentio....