Country Analysis: Japan

Question 1

Michael Austin’s argument in ‘Japan’s New Realism’?

Answer 1

Japan’s regional role is changing under Shinzo Abe through a gradual distancing of post-war pacifism

Question 2

THREE examples of Japan’s reversal of its pacifist stance?

Answer 2

• 2013 Creation of National Security Council
• 2014 Weapons Export ban lifted
• 2016 Reforms allowing Japanese support in allies defence

Question 3

Year of Kanagawa treaty?

Answer 3

1854

Question 4

What was the Treaty of Kanagawa?

Answer 4

A treaty which ended the isolationist stance of Japan, opening it up to the West

Question 5

What was the Meiji Restoration?

Answer 5

A period of exhaustive modernisation, resulting in a modern governmental system and, crucially, a modern military

Question 6

Year of US-Japan Mutual Security Treaty?

Answer 6

1951

Question 7

Year of Treaty of Peace and Friendship with China?

Answer 7

1978

Question 8

What was the Murayama Statement of 1995?

Answer 8

Official apology of the Japanese government for WWII war crimes

Question 9

Japan is the 3rd largest donor to the Official Development Assistance Fund - How much of Japan’s money goes to East-Asia?

Answer 9

50%