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	Japanese miniaturization culture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For example, a foldable umbrella whose size is just a quarter the size of a usual umbrella has been developed, not to mention miniaturization in cellular telephony and other innovations such as "capsule hotels".
		There are some who draw a connection between these modern phenomena and traditional Japanese cultural aspects (such as the Zen ethic, netsuke and bonsai).
		However, others argue that miniaturization is not unique to Japanese culture and may have more to do with technological advances, space shortages in modern cities across the globe, and other practical considerations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Japanese_miniaturization_culture (142 words)

	Culture of Japan - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Japanese cuisine is a product of its environment and people; the ease of acquiring fresh ingredients led to sushi, high temperature and humidity led to varieties of pickled and fermented food like natto and soy sauce, and an adaptation of foreign cuisines led to ramen.
		The Japanese have a wide variety of programs to choose from, including the various dramas (police, crime, home, and jidaigeki — "samurai" dramas), anime, news, game, quiz, and sports shows provide by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Nippon Hoso Kyokai--NHK) general station, the NHK educational station, and numerous commercial and independent stations.
		It is common to see Japanese commuters riding the train to work, enjoying their favorite manga or listening through earphones to the latest in popular music on portable music players.
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	Japan - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Japanese society is ethnically and linguistically homogeneous, with small populations of primarily Okinawans (1.5 million), North and South Koreans (1 million), Chinese and Taiwanese (0.5 million), Filipinos (0.5 million), and Brazilians — mostly of Japanese descent — (250,000), as well as the indigenous Ainu minority in Hokkaido.
		Japanese citizenship is conferred on an infant when a family member registers the infant's birth in the family registry held by a neighborhood ward office.
		The Japanese population is rapidly aging, the effect of a post-war baby boom followed by a decrease in births as the country modernized in the latter part of the 20th century (notable aspects including the shift from agricultural to urban lifestyles and the increasing tendency for women to remain in the workplace).
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	ipedia.com: Japan Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Japanese Archipelago extends from north to south along the eastern coast of the Eurasian Continent, the western shore of the Pacific Ocean.
		Japanese society is known to be ethnically and linguistically very homogeneous, with small populations of primarily North and South Koreans (1 million), Okinawan (1.5 million), Chinese and Taiwanese (0.5 million), Filipinos (0.5 million), and Brazilians (250,000), as well as the indigenous Ainu minority in Hokkaido.
		Japanese culture consists of the interaction between a strong original Jomon culture and subsequent influences from the rest of the world.
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	Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Japanese felt it was necessary to attack the naval base in Pearl Harbor (1941) to ensure Japanese supremacy in Southeast However the entry of the United States into World War II would slowly tilt the balance in Pacific against the Japanese.
		Japanese society is known to be ethnically linguistically very homogeneous with small populations of North and South Koreans (1 million) Okinawan (1.5 million) Chinese Taiwanese (0.5 million) Filipinos (0.5 million) and (250 000) as well as the indigenous Ainu minority in Hokkaido.
		Japanese culture consists of the interaction between strong original Jomon culture and subsequent influences from the of the world.
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	Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		According to traditional Japanese mythology, Japan was founded in the 7th century BC by the ancestral Emperor Jimmu, who started a line of emperors that were the nominal rulers of Japan for most of its history (although actual power was usually held by powerful court nobles, regents, or shoguns).
		Japanese society is ethnically and linguistically very homogeneous, with small populations of primarily North and South Koreans (1 million), Okinawan (1.5 million), Chinese and Taiwanese (0.5 million), Filipinos (0.5 million), and Brazilians — mostly of Japanese descent — (250,000), as well as the indigenous Ainu minority in Hokkaido.
		Japanese culture has evolved greatly over the years, from the country's original Jomon culture to its contemporary hybrid culture, which combines a number of influences from Europe, America, and East Asia.
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	Talk:Japanese miniaturization culture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Japanese miniaturization culture is part of WikiProject Japan, a project to improve all Japan-related articles.
		I have read this book and although many points the writer had made are valid, it does not completely succeed in the capturing important essences of Japanese culture especially in regard to the spirit of Zen, and to a lesser extent of Shinto.
		Basically this article is akin to saying there is an American "miniaturization culture" just because Apple came out with an iPod shuffle and the Mac mini, and because studio apartments are popular in Manhattan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Japanese_miniaturization_culture (281 words)

	Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Main article: Demographics of Japan Japanese society is ethnically and linguistically homogeneous, with small populations of primarily North and South Koreans (1 million), Okinawan (1.5 million), Chinese and Taiwanese (0.5 million), Filipinos (0.5 million), and Brazilians — mostly of Japanese descent — (250,000), as well as the indigenous Ainu minority in Hokkaido.
		Sometimes these returnees are not considered truly Japanese and sometimes suspected of being a descent of old feudal Burakumin "unclean" caste, a group of people known to have immigrated to South American countries, and subject to discrimination.
		The Japanese population is rapidly aging, the effect of a post-war baby boom followed by a decrease in births as the country modernised in the latter part of the 20th century (notable aspects including the shift from agricultural to urban lifestyles and the increasing tendency for women to remain in the workplace).
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	search.com - Japan - Search.com Reference
		However, the Japanese population is rapidly aging, the effect of a postwar baby boom followed by a decrease in births in the latter part of the 20th century.
		The Japanese people's concern towards religion is mostly related to mythology, traditions, and neighborhood activities rather than the source of morality or the guideline for one's life, for which sometimes Confucianism, or even Taoism, tends to serve as the basis for the moral code.
		The Japanese language is an agglutinative language distinguished by a system of honorifics reflecting the hierarchical nature of Japanese society, with verb forms and particular vocabulary which indicate the relative status of speaker and listener.
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	Japanese miniaturization culture - TheBestLinks.com - Cell phone, Electricity, Edo, Politics, ...
		It is interesting to note that miniaturization also occurs in living spaces, such as hotels for business workers which are often the size of a single cubicle, occurs due to technological advances and by the strong concern for space in heavily populated areas.
		Historically, this was most notable in Edo where a house on fire was compared to a brawl, something fun to watch from a distance but not fun at all if you are involved in it.
		For instance, if a Japanese person wanted to send a parcel to a friend living far away, he or she used to have to walk to the post office.
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	Top20Japan.com - Your Top20 Guide to Japan! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Japan (Japanese: æ—¥æ¬, Nihon or Nippon) is an East Asian country on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean.
		The Japanese people's concern towards religion is usually related to mythology, traditions, and neighborhood activities, rather than a source of morality or the guidance for one's life.
		Japanese texts may also include rōmaji (the way of writing Japanese with the Latin alphabet), eimoji (non-Japanese words written in their own script), and various special symbols.
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	Japanese miniaturization culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It is interesting to note that miniaturization occurs in living spaces such as hotels business workers which are often the size a single cubicle occurs due to technological and by the strong concern for space heavily populated areas.
		Historically this was most notable Edo where a house on fire was to a brawl something fun to watch a distance but not fun at all you are involved in it.
		In Japanese for a personal computer is called "pasokon" taking from "personal" and "con" from "computer".
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		Japanese society is ethnically and linguistically very homogeneous, with small populations of primarily North and South Koreans (1 million), Okinawan (1.5 million), Chinese and Taiwanese (0.5 million), Filipinos (0.5 million), and Brazilians (250,000), as well as the indigenous Ainu minority in Hokkaido.
		Almost all children continue their education at a three-year senior high school, and 96% of high school graduates attend a university, junior college, trade school, or other postsecondary institution.
		This influence is apparent in Japan's contemporary popular culture, which combines Asian and European influences in its cartoons (anime), comic books (manga), fashion, films, literature, television, video games, and music.
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	The Ultimate Japan - American History Information Guide and Reference
		According to traditional Japanese mythology, Japan was founded in the 7th century BC by the ancestral Emperor Jimmu, who started a line of emperors that remains unbroken to this day.
		Hideyoshi's disastrous invasion of Korea in 1592 also gave him a bad name in Japanese History, especially after the Japanese were repulsed by the Ming Dynasty Chinese forces and Korean guerilla forces.
		When asked to identify their religion, most Japanese people would profess to believe in Buddhism, for their family has belonged to some sect of Buddhism or to avoid contention with religious foreigners.
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		Through the Taika Reform Edicts of 645, Japanese intensified the adoption of Chinese cultural practices, and reorganized government in accordance with the Chinese adminstrative structure.
		The Tokugawa shogunate, suspicious of the influence of Catholic missionaries, barred all relations with Europeans except for severely restricted contacts with Dutch merchants at the artificial island of Dejima.
		In the premodern era, Japan developed a unique original culture, in its arts (ikebana, origami, ukiyo-e), crafts (dolls, lacquerware, pottery), performances (bunraku, dance, kabuki, noh, rakugo), and traditions (games, onsen, sento, tea ceremony, gardens, swords), as well as a unique cuisine.
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	Japan Did You Mean japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		On December 13th of that year, the Japanese invaded the capital of China and committed the atrocities now known as the Nanking Massacre.
		Japanese society is ethnically and linguistically homogeneous, with small populations of primarily Okinawans (1.5 million), North and South Koreans (1 million), Chinese and Taiwanese (0.5 million), Filipinos (0.5 million), and Brazilians ?
		The Japanese people's concern towards religion is usually related to mythology, traditions, and neighborhood activities, in addition to using it as a source of morality or the guidance for one's life.
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		With a regard to the Zen ethic, some call this 'minimalization' with an example being
		Edo where a house on fire was compared to a brawl, something fun to watch from a distance but not fun at all if you are involved in it.
		However, now in Japan an amalgamated service called "connvini", which stands for "
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