Journals of DJS

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Protecting 'the Shield': Japan and Ballistic Missile Defence in Second Nuclear Age Alok Chandan DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2401 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract In the post-Cold War era, the dynamics of nuclear security changed, and it is now known as the Second Nuclear Age. Japan, the only non-nuclear country in East Asia, has always depended on the USA's extended deterrence, including the nuclear umbrella. However, current challenges arising from the proliferation of missile and nuclear technology have raised a [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Turn the Tables? From Colonial Subjugation to a Proactive Connect: Japan’s position on North Korea’ Lakhan Bir Meena DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2402 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract Japan and North Korea shared a cold, informal relationship until COVID-19 struck the world. Historically, as a colonial hegemon of the East Asian region, Japan subjugated the Korean peninsula, assimilating the inhabitants of the region. This facet allowed a nonchalant mix of individuals to generate durable ethnic communities. One such is the [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Prejudice and Racism: A Study on the Discriminatory Experiences of Foreign Residents of Japan Farina Haque DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2403 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract AbstractPrejudice and racism are complex issues that require careful consideration and sensitivity. Japan, a developed nation, is not immune to these discussions. Despite its homogeneity, Japan has seen a rise in foreign nationals and immigrants due to labour shortages and other measures. This situation has led to a growing multicultural society with diverse backgrounds. [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Covid-19 and Its Impact on Bangladeshi Students in Japan Dilruba Sharmin and Umeya Kiyoshi DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2404 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract The outbreak of COVID-19 caused a massive shock to the higher education sector, dramatically changing the lives and plans of international students, which are easily visible from the travel restrictions, social distancing and wearing masks, isolation measures, quarantine, campus closure, border closure, non-availability of part-time jobs, withering away economic supports etc. Japan is one of the [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) International Migration Transforming Japan's Societal Landscape Him Lal Ghimire DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2405 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract International migration is profoundly shaping Japan's societal landscape across economic, social, cultural, and political dimensions. This transformation is characterized by complex dynamics and implications. One of the key aspects is the economic impact, where foreign workers contribute to addressing labour shortages but face challenges such as wage disparities and job insecurity. Socially, international migration leads to demographic changes and cultural diversity, [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Prospects and Challenges of Japanese FDI in Bangladesh Abdullah-Al-Mamun, and Farida Yeasmin Banna DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2406 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract Due to the increase in production costs in China and ASEAN countries, Bangladesh has become one of the potential destinations for Japanese FDI. This case study has investigated the prospects and challenges of Japanese FDI in Bangladesh. Analysing primary and secondary data, this qualitative research found that Bangladesh can be a popular destination for Japanese investment, mainly [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Gender Inequality in the Labour Force: A Comparative Study between Japan and Bangladesh Abid Ahmad and Shiblee Noman DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2407 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract This study examines the trend, nature and underlying reasons for gender inequality in Japan and Bangladesh's labour force. Content analysis has been undertaken to explore inequality using primary databases like the Statistics Bureau of Japan, Labor Force Survey 2017 of Bangladesh, Global Gender Gap Report 2023, and World Bank 2022. The data [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Emergence of Transcultural Japan: Based on Recent Food Habits of Japanese Young Generation Khandokar Tazina Islam DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2408 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract This qualitative study explores the recent changes in food preferences amongst the Japanese generation aged 15-30. Moreover, this study aims to ascertain the reasons behind the changes and the correlation between transcultural society and food habit changes. Japanese cuisine has gained popularity worldwide. However, as soon as Japanese cuisine became popular, foreign cuisine became [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) Significance and Expected Role of JSASA for Expanding Japanese Studies in South Asia Lopamudra Malek DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2409 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract Japan is a proven friend of India, Bangladesh, and more incredible in South Asia. Japanese Studies is taught in Bangladesh and India as an area of study (more precisely, an AREA STUDY). However, in the case of other countries like Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bhutan – those are still in the Japanese language-culture age, where [...]

ISSN: 2789-3014 eISSN: 2791-0849 (Online) The Philosophical Implication of God in Mainstream Japanese Religions Rakibul Hassan DOI : http://doi.org/10.55156/jjsem.jan2410 Journal of Japanese Studies: Exploring Multidisciplinarity Volume 1, Number 1, January 2024 Abstract The popularity of “Made in Japan”, “Cool Japan”, Japanese ethics, and its economic miracle has drawn the world's attention. Similarly, Japanese philosophy and the philosophy of Japanese religions have the same attraction and uniqueness. However, very few academic texts reflected the uniqueness of the philosophical implication of God in Japanese religious philosophy in a single research article, let alone [...]