How far does Japanese culture go back?

This article provides an overview of the major periods in Japanese culture, from prehistoric times to present day. It explores how elements from China, Korea and other Asian countries have shaped the culture over time. Major periods discussed include the Jomon, Yayoi and Heian periods, as well as the Kamakura, Muromachi and Edo periods. Each period is discussed in detail, highlighting advances in art, literature, religion and architecture. The article concludes by noting that while Japanese culture has changed throughout its long history, it has retained its unique identity.

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Will Japan ever recover?

This article examines the current economic landscape in Japan, analyzing the factors affecting its recovery prospects and examining the government initiatives and international assistance available to help stimulate recovery. It discusses Japan's post-WWII reconstruction period of high levels of investment and industrialization, as well as the impact of the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima disaster. Factors such as weak domestic demand, deflationary pressures, low productivity, unfavorable demographics, high public debt, increasing income inequality, aging population, cultural aversion towards immigration and lack of innovation & risk taking culture are discussed. Government initiatives such as "Abenomics" and international assistance from organizations like the IMF are also examined. Ultimately, time will tell if these efforts will be successful in helping Japan recover from its current economic slump.