Japan today / by 431396 Buckley, Roger

VEHICLE ACCESSIBILITY IN JAPAN TODAY AND THE OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE by Tetsuo AKIYAMA

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Lawatan ke Oasyscare Harara, Japan by Japan Today

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Innovation in Digital Health Interventions for Frailty and Sarcopenia by Yuki Kato, Ryota Sakamoto, Asuka Hori, Ryo Momosaki

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Worsening work conditions and rising levels of job satisfaction? Measuring the Happiness of Academics in Japan by Goodman, R, Aichinger, T, Fankhauser, P

“…How can we measure if Japanese academics are happier than those in other professions in Japan today and how have their levels of satisfaction changed compared to twenty-five years ago?…”

Reading the Literary Canon through Manga in the Twenty-First Century by Gergana E. Ivanova

“…They present six international perspectives on the influence manga has had in popularizing Heian classics by exploring modern interpretations as well as which aspects of the ancient texts have been promoted for readers in Japan today.…”
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The possibilities of research on fujoshi in Japan [symposium] by Midori Suzuki

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Issues of Japanology: Finding the way. Review of the collective monograph “Japan: Civilization, Culture, Language 2022” by Barinov A.A.

“…The result is an analysis of historical events, literary and linguistic trends, economic and legal system characterizing Japan today. The work also pays special attention to the Russian- Japanese relations, examines related issues of history, economy and religion of the XIX – XX centuries. …”
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De l’objet manufacturé au patrimoine matériel : de la valeur de l’artisanat dans le Japon moderne by Damien Kunik

“…The purpose of this paper is to consider the history of individual and institutional discourses which, since the beginning of the twentieth century, have helped achieve a theoretical rehabilitation of crafts and been instrumental in establishing the value such a heritage embodies in Japan today.…”
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THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IN JAPAN by Vesna Drofenik, Kaja Rangus

“…So what drives entrepreneurial innovation in Japan today, what form does it take, in which fields? …”
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A Case Study of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Evolving from Picture Book into Brand: by Kaori Kato

“…However, the brand business began much later, in 2005, when licensing agent Cosmo Merchandising signed an agent contract with an American company to represent them in Japan. Today it has grown into a successful brand through which about 80 licensees provide a variety of products and services to the market. …”
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What lessons can socioeconomic changes in Japan give to the transportation industry? by Kenzo Takeuchi

“…By sufficiently investigating these socioeconomic factors that color Japan today and the transportation issues that they cause, other countries that may witness similar experiences may learn important lessons.…”
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Hamaguchi Ryūsuke’s Wheel of Fortune and Japanese Cinema by E. L. Katasonova

“…The movie is an authentic and original work, unlike anything being filmed in Japan today. Russian audience is very interested in this particular work, since it seamlessly and unexpectedly combines the work of two completely different writers: A. …”
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Social change and future transport policy in the Japanese context by Yasuo Sakakibara

“…Despite bringing many external benefits, economic growth has not solved all problems. In Japan today two problems seem to stand out: an aging population and the need to protect the population from natural disasters. …”
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What is the Problem of Homelessness in Japan? Conceptualisation, Research, and Policy Response by Masami Iwata

“…The definition of homelessness and the policies responding to it differ from society to society, as does understanding a state of being "homeless", all of which are socially constructed. Because in Japan today homelessness is perceived only as a situation of sleeping on the street, the prevalence is perceived as low. …”
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Ancient Technologies in Contexts of the Sustainable Development Goals by Kirsten Dzwiza

“…Dhajji dewari and the shinbashira are two earthquake-resistant construction technologies from Kashmir and Japan. Today, dhajji dewari is mainly used for private housing, while the shinbashira is applied in large buildings. …”
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Solving the rotating seru production problem with dynamic multi-objective evolutionary algorithms by Feng Liu, Kan Fang, Jiafu Tang, Yong Yin

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Dilemma of Multicultural Coexistence: Korean Schools in Japanese Society by Ha, Kyung Hee

“…This paper will shed lights on dilemma of multicultural coexistence the Korean minority population faces in Japan today.…”
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Social support needs of caregivers rearing children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities at home in Japan by Rie Wakimizu, Hiroshi Fujioka

“…The results of the analysis showed that the needs of the caregivers consisted of seven categories.ConclusionsThe social support needs expressed by the caregivers are necessary findings for Japan today, both for the soft side, such as the development of local systems and regulations to support these families, and for the hard side, such as the increase and improvement of facilities and equipment.…”
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Il gourmet manga al di là del sushi by Maria Teresa Orsi

“…Apart from stereotypes and cliché, manga and kitchen – as indeed literature and food – give rise to a happy convergence in Japan today. The article examines the role that in many manga (so-called ryōri manga) is taken by food in all its variations, from the most traditional (which does not live by sushi alone), to the one that reworks in a very felicitous way suggestions coming from other countries, from the most sophisticated that analyses any minimum dish with maniacal rigor, to the simplest and most minimalist to one that accepts fast food without much remorse. …”
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