Shinzo Abe is portrayed by literature to be someone who actively tries to curtail press freedom in Japan. This thesis posits that Abe's actions regarding press freedom in Japan do not constitute an...Show moreShinzo Abe is portrayed by literature to be someone who actively tries to curtail press freedom in Japan. This thesis posits that Abe's actions regarding press freedom in Japan do not constitute an attack on press freedom. It does so by reviewing the existing literature and considering whether the examples given by the literature ought to be considered as attacks. Afterwards, the thesis examines the modern day Japanese press through the lens of social responsibility-theory and concludes that the Japanese press system works in line with the expectations of the theory. As such, Japanese press freedom should be considered to be in working order.Show less
Slechts een minderheid van Japanse vaders nemen vaderschapsverlof op na de geboorte van hun kind. Maar door onderzoek te doen naar deze minderheid kan de waarde van vaderschapsverlof ontdekt worden...Show moreSlechts een minderheid van Japanse vaders nemen vaderschapsverlof op na de geboorte van hun kind. Maar door onderzoek te doen naar deze minderheid kan de waarde van vaderschapsverlof ontdekt worden. In deze scriptie wordt doormiddel van een blog analyse gekeken naar de redenen waarom vaders in Japan langdurig vaderschapsverlof opnemen en de veranderingen die de vaders meemaken tijdens deze verlofperiode. Hiermee belicht deze scriptie de effectiviteit van langdurig vaderschapsverlof op de gezinsband en work-life balance van de ouders.Show less
In this paper the author looks at the media perspective of American newspapers after the Second World War on Japan and Germany and whether these perspectives differed. The hypothesis is that there...Show moreIn this paper the author looks at the media perspective of American newspapers after the Second World War on Japan and Germany and whether these perspectives differed. The hypothesis is that there will be a racial difference in the portrayal of these countries.Show less
Anti-terrorism policy in Japan: Combating a nonexistent threat is a thesis analysing and interpreting Japanese policy in relation to anti-terrorism. By using the methodology of securitization, this...Show moreAnti-terrorism policy in Japan: Combating a nonexistent threat is a thesis analysing and interpreting Japanese policy in relation to anti-terrorism. By using the methodology of securitization, this thesis attempts to answer the following question: "How have security policies of the Japanese Government changed since December 2012 in such a way that laws can be abused?". This is done by looking at Diet meetings (Japanese Parliament) as well as official correspondence between the Japanese Government and other (international) organizations. Lastly, it looks at tangible proof of law abuse.Show less
In dit werkstuk worden de uitingen van websites van de buraidaru gyokai (bruidsindustrie) onderzocht. Dit wordt gedaan aan de hand van het multimodale model van Pauwels. Daarnaast is er ook een...Show moreIn dit werkstuk worden de uitingen van websites van de buraidaru gyokai (bruidsindustrie) onderzocht. Dit wordt gedaan aan de hand van het multimodale model van Pauwels. Daarnaast is er ook een ennquête opgesteld waarin Japanse getrouwde vrouwen wordt gevraagd naar hun ervaringen met de bruidsindustrie.Show less
Veel ouders sturen vanwege de sterke competitie in het onderwijs hun kinderen naar naschoolse bijles instellingen, genaamd juku 塾. Dit doen ze om er zeker van te zijn dat hun kinderen voor het...Show moreVeel ouders sturen vanwege de sterke competitie in het onderwijs hun kinderen naar naschoolse bijles instellingen, genaamd juku 塾. Dit doen ze om er zeker van te zijn dat hun kinderen voor het toelatingsexamen zullen slagen. Door de grote vraag naar dit soort bijles is het aantal juku-instellingen enorm gestegen door de jaren heen. Om zich te onderscheiden van concurrenten en genoeg studenten te werven, maken juku veel gebruik van reclame. In deze scriptie kijk ik naar de wervingsactiviteiten van juku in de vorm van reclame-uitingen. Dit wordt gedaan door de framing-theorie van Ervin Goffman toe te passen om de reclame-uitingen te analyseren en te onderzoeken welke verschillende thema’s gebruikt worden door juku. Het doel is te onderzoeken op wat voor manier juku scholieren werven voor hun diensten om dit vervolgens te verklaren binnen de Japanse samenleving.Show less
The wind energy market in Japan lags behind other energy sources in size, development and implementation of the technology. This paper analyses the causes behind the stagnant nature of wind energy...Show moreThe wind energy market in Japan lags behind other energy sources in size, development and implementation of the technology. This paper analyses the causes behind the stagnant nature of wind energy in Japan, using a PESTLE analysis to determine important influencing factors. These are then used to make recommendations concerning government policy aimed at the wind energy market in Japan.Show less
This thesis describes the development of the phenomenon of yōkai in Japan throughout time and investigates the influence of nationalism on this phenomenon using the oni as a case study.
New Religious Movements in Japan are both inspired by and inspire the contents of Japanese works of fiction. This influence is notable in the fictional works of anime and manga in particular, which...Show moreNew Religious Movements in Japan are both inspired by and inspire the contents of Japanese works of fiction. This influence is notable in the fictional works of anime and manga in particular, which have always contained varying degrees of religious themes. Three new religions are discussed in this paper: Soka Gakkai, Aum Shinrikyo, and Kofuku no Kagaku. All of these religions have used manga as a tool for self-promotion, but have also indirectly been inspired by the medium itself. Two of the larger inspirations for the religions Aum Shinrikyo and Kofuku no Kagaku were the feature animation films Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and Akira. This and other examples are used to create an image of the interconnected web that links these religious movements and anime and manga together.Show less
Comparison of trends in work, family- and living conditions of Tokyo and Akita of the past years. Statistics of suicide will be compared while taking into account the theory of Durkheim.
This thesis explores how geopolitical developments and circumstances have influenced Germany’s and Japan’s political position so that Germany can exercise the use of force and Japan cannot as of...Show moreThis thesis explores how geopolitical developments and circumstances have influenced Germany’s and Japan’s political position so that Germany can exercise the use of force and Japan cannot as of the date of this thesis. Post-war history is outlined and explored, looking at historical data and academic reports. This overview focuses on the allied occupations, war trauma, geographic circumstances and demilitarization. By looking at the geopolitical circumstances in history, this thesis explores how these shaped the legal debate on the use of force in the military. Three case studies concerning the use of force are explored, discussing the political stance and military actions taken by Germany and Japan. The case studies include the Kosovo crisis, the war in Afghanistan, and the invasion of Iraq. Through these case studies, a trend can be discovered, enabling prediction for future military action and the use of force by either of these countries.Show less
Idols are the most popular performers in the Japanese entertainment world. They sing, dance, act and appear in magazines. Their pictures are sold in specialized shops and they sell several thousand...Show moreIdols are the most popular performers in the Japanese entertainment world. They sing, dance, act and appear in magazines. Their pictures are sold in specialized shops and they sell several thousand copies per single. But in Europe and America such idols don’t exist. What is it that makes these idols so popular in Japan, while they are not popular in Europe and America? What is important for a Japanese idol to become popular? I will look at three different aspects: looks, talent and personality. The general conclusion is that talent is more important for Japanese idols than looks and personalityShow less
This thesis posits that the construction of a Japanese identity in government produced popular culture is inconsistent. The contradictory values within a constructed ‘Self’ portray Japan as a ...Show moreThis thesis posits that the construction of a Japanese identity in government produced popular culture is inconsistent. The contradictory values within a constructed ‘Self’ portray Japan as a ‘superior victim’ with regard to the abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea. By utilizing a value-action framework it can be determined that the values portrayed in the narratives of the analysed popular culture have indeed been affected by the lines of action in the production process, and can therefore be concluded to be, in this study, the dominant values in North Korea policymaking. These values can be found throughout the narratives analysed in this thesis. By positioning these values in a model of culture in action, it becomes clear that the perceived ‘Japanese identity’ is in a transitional phase.Show less
This thesis questions the phenomenon called gender speech in Japan and the ideology of it. To answer this doubt, theories about the origin of gender speech are discussed and research has been...Show moreThis thesis questions the phenomenon called gender speech in Japan and the ideology of it. To answer this doubt, theories about the origin of gender speech are discussed and research has been conducted to come to a conclusion if Japanese gender speech is still important till this day.Show less
My aim is to have a more nuanced analysis of the differing Japanese positions and views on Indonesian nationalism versus the black and white image that scholars and others often present by using...Show moreMy aim is to have a more nuanced analysis of the differing Japanese positions and views on Indonesian nationalism versus the black and white image that scholars and others often present by using the Indonesian language policy as an example. The scholarly approaches so far have been limited in discussing these more clearly. I will argue that the Japanese side lacked unity on what could be said to have been a very ambiguous policy and ideological area. The growing presence of Indonesian nationalism during the Japanese occupation is a possible factor of influencing the local authority's views, but I will argue that the nationalists' room for influence was limited.Show less
