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(From Journal of Japanese Trade & Industry (JJTI))

Byline: Fujii Hiroaki

The issue of identity for modern Japan has always been problematic. Japan has been constantly isolated in international society since it came into contact with the Western powers in the mid-19th century and opened itself up to the world. Prior to World War II, Japan was the only country in Asia that ranked with the Western powers in terms of military might. Once it achieved the Meiji Japan vision of fukoku kyohei (rich country, strong army), Japan went on to reveal its incompatibility with greater international society. Japan set its sights on becoming the leader of the Asian ...

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