Aspects of Japanese Shipping History
Outlines trends in the development of Japan's commercial shipping prior to World War I. Argues that the promotion of the industry was undertaken primarily not for commercial, but f…
Business and Politics in Early 20th Century Japan
Seeks to clarify the contributions and limitations of Japanese business diplomacy. Argues that Japanese business diplomacy, was insufficiently influential to prevent political and …
Constitution of the Empire of Japan (1889)
Full text in English of Japan's former constitution, from Hanover University.
Evolution of Japanese Stamps
Chronicles the development of Japanese stamps from 1929.
Great Japanese Inventors in History
List and description of several Meiji Era Japanese inventors, with descriptions of in their creations and biographies.
Imperial Japanese Navy Page
Contains pictures of former vessels in the wartime navy, as well as information on their guns, torpedoes, sensors, names, and officers.
Japan Under American Occupation
Brief notes on the role played by the United States during the Allied occupation of Japan from September 1945 through 1952.
Japanese History Documentation Project
Includes an encyclopedia, introduction to Japanese history, and booklists.
Japanese Militarism & Diaoyutai (Senkaku) Island
Essay by a Kyoto University professor attacking Japanese nationalism and asserting that the Diaoyutai islands are rightfully China's.
Largest Cities in Japan: Population from 1890
Shows populations in major Japanese cities every decade from 1890.
Manifestations of Gender Distinction in the Japanese Language
Explains historical development of the Japanese language and diversity of its gender specific constructs and their usage.
Ogasawara Clan Genealogy
Genealogical information of the descendants of the Ogasawara clan from 711 BC to the present.
Politics and the Economy in Pre-War Japan
Discusses the influences that led to the economic policies pursued in the interwar period.
Secret of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto)
Overview of history and discovery of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto), one of the territories still disputed between Japan and Russia.
The Confusion Era
Describes postwar American involvement in remodeling Japanese society, along with pictures of several posters used for information and propaganda.
The Imperial Family of Japan
Provides biographical information, pictures, genealogical tables, and legal documents on the current status of the imperial family.
Timeline of Japanese History
Brief outline of historical periods from the Jomon Period to the present.
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