The colonization of the Americas by Spain and the beginning of a widespread silver mining in Japan had a major impact on silver production, greatly increasing it. However, this increase in silver supply seemed good to some people, but overall caused many problems. Suppliers such as Japan and Spain, and receivers such as Ming China, …
grave set Kira’s head before it, thus declaring their Lord’s honour redeemed. The Shogun was deeply impressed with the loyalty demonstrated by the 47 ronin. While sympathetic to their heroic act, however, Tsunayoshi ordered Oishi and 45 of his men to execute themselves as honoured warriors, sparing the youngest of the ronin. Oishi and the …
1945 was the year that marked the end of the Second World War. The years that came after that became a period of reconstruction for the countries that had been heavily damaged in the war. Japan was one those countries. Having been one of the major players in the war from the Axis Powers, …
HISTORY Ancient Japan (to 1185) Japan has been inhabited since the Stone Age. The early Japanese were primitive hunters, gatherers, and farmers. They lived in small villages, growing rice in paddies and irrigated fields. They had no writing system, and they worshiped nature gods and family ancestors. Chieftains headed clanlike tribes. According to legend, the …
Vietnam – Japan Relations The economy of Vietnam Vietnam – a country locates in South East Asia which has the area of 329,560 sq km. With the history spans over 4000 years, Vietnam’s identity has been shaped by long-running conflicts with foreign forces. The Socialist People’s Republic of Vietnam was founded in 1954 and unified …
