Nationalisms In Japan (the University Of Sheffield/routledge Japanese Studies Series)

__Nationalisms in Japan__ brings together leading specialists in the field to discuss how notions of ‘nationalism’ in modern Japan impinges on all aspects of social, political and cultural understanding of the Japanese nation or the Japanese state. This book is clearly presented and jargon-free, and encompasses a chronological period of roughly two hundred years, beginning with a discussion of some of the early Japanese national thinkers of the Mito School, and ending with a contemporary discussion of the official visits made by Prime Minister Koizumi Jun’ichiro to the highly controversial Yasukuni Shrine. This wide chronological period allows for important observations about the evolution of nationalism, suggesting that Japan actually houses multiple ‘nationalisms’. Presenting new insights and understanding, this is a valuable addition to those working on modern Japan and nationalism. Book Cover......Page 1 Half Title......Page 2 Series Title......Page 3 Title......Page 6 Copyright......Page 7 Contents......Page 8 Notes on contributors......Page 10 Acknowledgements......Page 13 Introduction......Page 14 1. Japanese national doctrines in international perspective......Page 22 2. Reading the diaries of Japanese conscripts: Forging national consciousness during the Russo-Japanese war......Page 54 3. Internationalism and nationalism: Anti-Western sentiments in Japanese foreign policy debates, 1981-22......Page 79 4. Japanese nationalist extremism, 1921-41, in historical perspective......Page 98 5. The making of Ainu moshiri: Japan's indigenous nationalism and its cultural fictions......Page 123 6. The battle for hearts and minds: Patriotic education in Japan in the 1990s and beyond......Page 144 7. The national politics of the Yasukuni Shrine......Page 168 8. Conclusion: Towards nationalisms in Japan......Page 194 Index......Page 201 Discusses how notions of 'nationalism' in Japan impinges on all aspects of social, political and cultural understanding of the Japanese nation. This book encompasses a chronological period of roughly 200 years, which allows for important observations about the evolution of nationalism, suggesting that Japan actually houses multiple 'nationalisms' Covering a wide chronological period, this clearly presented book brings together leading specialists in the field to discuss how notions of 'nationalism' in modern Japan impinges on all aspects of social, political and cultural understanding of the Japanese nation. Edited By Naoko Shimazu. Series Numbering From Publisher's List In Later Volume. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.