Japan Country Presentation

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Pre-Meiji Period

  • Japan ruled under a series of shogunates

  • Dominance of the samurai class

  • Strict class hierarchy


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Meiji Restoration

  • Perry expedition and the ending of sakoku (isolation policy under Tokugawa Shogunate)

  • Restoration of imperial rule to Japan

  • Rewriting of the constitution


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Confucianism

Emphasis on ethical perfection and rules of conduct between rulers and subjects.


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Taoism

Ideology — harmony with the One.

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Bushido

Samurai code of honor.

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State Shinto during Meiji Era

Sasei Itchi — unity of religion and government.

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Shinzo Abe

  • Former and longest-serving PM

  • Liberal Democratic Party

  • Taking Back Japan — strengthen Japan’s national identity and economy

  • Denial of Japanese war crimes and colonial invasion


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Sanae Takaichi

  • Liberal Democratic Party

  • Abe’s protege, preserves much of his policies and values

  • Traditional gender roles, against same-sex marriage, military sovereignty


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Kamiya Soehi

  • Leader of Sanseito, far-right party

  • Gained popularity through YouTube anti-vaxx conspiracy videos

  • Wants to heavily restrict immigration, tourism and LGBTQIA+ rights