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This book moves away from the common belief that Japan's international relations are firmly the preserve of the national government in Japan's highly centralised political system. Examining examples of subnational governments (SNGs) across Japan the book uncovers a significant and generally unrecognised development in Japanese politics: SNGs are ever more dynamic international actors as national borders 'weaken' across the world. Exploring what Japanese SNGs do, where they do it, and why, the book considers the implications of these factors for Japan's international relations and domestic p

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This book moves away from the common belief that Japan's international relations are firmly the preserve of the national government in Japan's highly centralised political system. Examining examples of subnational governments (SNGs) across Japan the book uncovers a significant and generally unrecognised development in Japanese politics: SNGs are ever more dynamic international actors as national borders 'weaken' across the world. Exploring what Japanese SNGs do, where they do it, and why, the book considers the implications of these factors for Japan's international relations and domestic politics. By bringing to light the scope and consequences of the international actions of Japan's SNGs, this book provides a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the country's foreign policy, at a time when it is pursuing a broader and more active profile in international affairs.

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This book moves away from the common belief that Japan's international relations are firmly the preserve of the national government in Japan's highly centralised political system. Examining examples of subnational governments (SNGs) across Japan the book uncovers a significant and generally unrecognised development in Japanese politics: SNGs are ever more dynamic international actors as national borders 'weaken' across the world. Exploring what Japanese SNGs do, where they do it, and why, the book considers the implications of these factors for Japan's international relations and domestic politics. By bringing to light the scope and consequences of the international actions of Japan's SNGs, this book provides a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the country's foreign policy, at a time when it is pursuing a broader and more active profile in international affairs.

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South Australia --- Pacific Area --- Australia --- Australia, South --- SA (South Australia) --- S.A. (South Australia) --- S. Aust. --- Suid-Australië --- Sūþaustralia --- Cänubi Avstraliya --- Lâm Australia --- Штат Паўднёвая Аўстралія --- Shtat Paŭdni︠o︡vai︠a︡ Aŭstralii︠a︡ --- Паўднёвая Аўстралія --- Paŭdni︠o︡vai︠a︡ Aŭstralii︠a︡ --- Южна Австралия --- I︠U︡zhna Avstralii︠a︡ --- Južna Australija --- Aostralia ar Su --- Austràlia Meridional --- Jižní Austrálie --- De Awstralia --- Lõuna-Austraalia --- Νότια Αυστραλία --- Notia Aystralia --- Suda Aŭstralio --- Hego Australia --- Australie-Méridionale --- An Astráil Theas --- Astráil Theas --- Yn Austrail Yiass --- Austrail Yiass --- Astràilia-a-Deas --- Australia Selatan --- Хуссар Австрали --- Khussar Avstrali --- Suður-Ástralía --- Australia Meridionale --- אוסטרליה הדרומית --- Osṭralyah ha-Deromit --- State of South Australia --- Mauling Australia --- Soth Ostrali --- Australia Kusini --- Australia ya Kusini --- Australia Australis --- Dienvidaustrālija --- Südaustralien --- Pietų Australija --- Australia do Sud --- Zuud-Australië --- Dél-Ausztrália --- Dél-Ausztrália Szövetségi Állam --- Јужна Австралија --- Južna Avstralija --- Ȯmnȯd Avstrali --- Zuid-Australië --- 南オーストラリア州 --- Minami Os̄utoraria-shū --- Minami Os̄utorariashū --- 南オーストラリア --- Minami Os̄utoraria --- Sowth Ostrielya --- Sør-Australia --- Austràlia Meridionala --- Australia Południowa --- Australia de Sud --- Australia Meridiunala --- Южная Австралия --- I︠U︡zhnai︠a︡ Avstralii︠a︡ --- Sooth Australie --- Južná Austrália --- Koonfur Australia --- Јужна Аустралија --- Etelä-Australia --- Timog Australya --- Güney Avustralya --- Південна Австралія --- Pivdenna Avstralii︠a︡ --- Nam Úc --- 南澳洲 --- Nan Ao zhou --- 南澳 --- Nan Ao --- Awıstralya Veroci --- 南澳大利亞州 --- Nan Aodaliya zhou --- 南澳大利亞 --- Nan Aodaliya --- Austr.-Mér. --- Foreign relations. --- Foreign relations

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To what extent is Japan in decline? In recent years popular writings, media commentaries and analysts often take the view that the rise of Japan is long since over and that the world's second largest economy is not just treading water but that society and the economy are failing, with potential catastrophic outcomes. But is this really the case? Could it be that once again Japan is being misread and misinterpreted? Are there not both obvious and less obvious signs of renewal and recovery? And how might the new DPJ-led government reform Japan? Based on papers given at a major international conference held at the University of Adelaide in November 2009, this thesis is examined here by a group of the world's leading specialists in their fields, addressing many of the key issues facing Japan today, from the economy and environment, to education, social policy, politics, internationalization, diplomacy, security. This volume will have wide-ranging interdisciplinary relevance for students and specialists alike.

Japan --- History --- Economic conditions --- Social conditions --- Politics and government