Second, Japan's sense of geographical distress is also reflected in its social culture. Japanese people are taught from an early age to be vigilant against natural disasters, and schools conduct regular drills to prepare emergency supplies. In addition, Japan's architectural design and urban planning take into account the needs of disaster prevention and mitigation, such as the seismic design of buildings and the construction of flood control levees. This kind of disaster prevention and preparedness is not only reflected in the material level, but also in the daily life and cultural customs of the Japanese people.
In addition, Japan's sense of distress is also reflected in its economic development and scientific and technological innovation. Faced with the dual pressures of resource scarcity and frequent natural disasters, Japan has paid special attention to technological innovation and efficiency improvement in its economic development. Japan's manufacturing and electronics industries are well-known around the world, which is closely related to the Japanese spirit of excellence and excellence. At the same time, Japan has also invested heavily in R&D in renewable energy and energy-saving technologies, all of which are aimed at reducing dependence on external resources and improving the country's viability.
In addition, Japan's sense of distress is also reflected in its foreign policy and international cooperation. As a resource-poor country, Japan attaches great importance to economic cooperation and resource sharing with other countries. In international affairs, Japan has also actively participated in multilateral cooperation and promoted the building of global governance and international order. This posture of actively participating in international affairs is not only to enhance its international status, but also to cope with possible external threats and challenges.
In general, Japan's awareness of geographical distress is multifaceted, and it is not only reflected in the vigilance and prevention of natural disasters, but also in many fields such as Japanese life, culture, economy, and diplomacy. This sense of distress is not only an important part of the Japanese national spirit, but also an important driving force for the development of Japanese society.
Flooding is also an important issue for Japan. In July 2018, western Japan was hit by rare torrential rains that caused severe flooding and landslides that killed more than 200 people and left dozens missing.
In addition, volcanic activity is also part of Japan's natural disasters. Japan is a volcanically active country with more than 110 active volcanoes. In 2018, some volcanoes showed signs of activity, and while they did not cause large-scale disasters, they also served as a reminder of the potential threat of volcanic disasters.
The occurrence of these natural disasters has not only caused great damage to Japan's economic and social life, but also posed a threat to people's lives. They highlight the challenges Japan faces in disaster prevention and response, and they also prompt Japan to continuously strengthen its disaster management capacity and emergency response mechanisms.
However, despite these measures, the effects of natural disasters remain unavoidable. They remind us that natural disasters are a real challenge that human societies must face, and that we need to learn, adapt and improve our ability to respond. Japan's experience also provides us with valuable lessons and lessons that prevention and preparedness are always more important than rescue in the face of natural disasters.
As an island nation, Japan's historical expansionist behavior and migration waves have been an important part of its national development process. As early as the Tang and Ming dynasties, Japan had committed acts of aggression against foreign countries, and although these acts were unsuccessful, they reflected Japan's ambitions for foreign expansion. In the late Qing Dynasty, with the decline of the Qing Dynasty's national power, Japan's mainland policy gradually took shape, and the core of this policy was to seek new living space and resources to solve the problems of domestic population growth and lack of resources.
The history of Japan's expansion can be traced back to ancient times, but the truly aggressive acts of expansion have occurred mainly in modern times. At the end of the 16th century, Japan attempted to invade China through the Korean Peninsula, but ultimately failed in the Battle of Korea in 1598. By the end of the 19th century, with the invasion of the Western powers and the decline of the Qing Dynasty, Japan began to implement its continental policy, seeking to expand its sphere of influence in East Asia.
Japan's quest for a new home is not only driven by economic and resource considerations, but also by deep-seated social and cultural factors. Japan's limited land and high population density, combined with the uneven distribution of land in feudal times, made life difficult for many peasants. As a result, emigration became a way to relieve domestic pressures. In addition, Japan's samurai class lost their original status and role after the Meiji Restoration, and many of them also wanted to seek new opportunities and glory in life through external expansion.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Japanese government began to send immigrants overseas in an organized manner, especially after the Russo-Japanese War, when Japan gained control of Korea and Northeast China, which provided new destinations for Japanese immigrants. The Japanese government encourages and supports the immigration of nationals to these regions in order to strengthen its control over these areas and to promote Japan's economic and cultural influence.
The implementation of Japan's immigration policy towards China has gone through different stages, from pilot immigration, armed immigration, to national policy immigration. Japan's immigration policy in Tohoku is regarded by the Japanese government as one of the "Seven Great Policies", and its purpose is to change the local ethnic structure through immigration and make it a Japanese colony. Japanese immigrants in Northeast China were called "pioneer groups", and these immigrants were not just ordinary agricultural immigrants, they also took on military and political tasks, and were an important means of Japanese colonial rule in Northeast China.
Japanese immigration to Taiwan began after the Sino-Japanese War in 1895, when Taiwan was ceded to Japan under the Treaty of Shimonoseki. Japan implemented a large-scale agricultural migration program in Taiwan to consolidate its colonial rule over Taiwan and prepare for expansion into the tropics. Japan's immigration policy to Taiwan not only accelerated the plundering of Taiwan's resources, but also became an important stepping stone for the expansion of Japanese industries to Southeast Asia.
Japan's history of expansion and immigration flows are part of its national strategy and a means of solving its domestic problems. However, such expansionist behavior and immigration policies are often accompanied by aggression and oppression against other countries and nations, and pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the Asian region. In reviewing this period of history, we should be profoundly aware of the importance of peace and development, and at the same time be vigilant against any form of aggression.
Japan's history of overseas expansion is reflected not only in its military and political behavior, but also in its waves of immigration and the accumulation of overseas assets. The integration and success of Japanese immigrants in South America is a phenomenon of concern. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, due to limited resources and population pressure in Japan, coupled with government incentives, a large number of Japanese began to migrate overseas, especially in South America, especially Brazil, which became one of the main destinations for Japanese immigrants.
These immigrants and their descendants have demonstrated great adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit in the process of integrating into a foreign country. They have made remarkable achievements in various fields such as agriculture, industry, and commerce, and have not only contributed to the economic development of their host countries, but also earned themselves respect and success. Over time, the descendants of these immigrants have gradually integrated into local society, but many still retain their cultural traditions and identity in Japan.
At the same time, Japan's vast assets overseas provide it with potential refuge and economic security. According to public data29, as of 2018, Japan's overseas financial assets were 1,018 trillion yen, 1.85 times its nominal GDP, and its overseas net assets reached 62% of GDP, ranking first in the world as a net creditor for 28 consecutive years. The accumulation of these assets not only provides confidence for the domestic economic recovery, but also effectively diversifies economic policy risks and enhances the international competitiveness of Japanese companies.
Japan's overseas assets include not only direct investment, but also securities investment, bonds, financial derivatives, and other fields. These assets are distributed around the world, with significant investments and influence in the United States, Europe and Asia. Through overseas investment, Japanese companies have not only gained access to resources and markets, but also enhanced their international competitiveness through the export of technological innovation and management experience.
In addition, Japan's investment immigration policy has also contributed to the growth of its overseas assets. In order to attract more overseas investment, the Japanese government has established the "Business Manager Visa"35 to encourage foreign entrepreneurs to start or invest in Japan. This not only brings new economic vitality to Japan, but also provides a platform for economic cooperation and cultural exchanges between Japan and other countries.
However, Japan's overseas assets are not without risk. Volatility in international financial markets, geopolitical changes, and uncertainties in the global economic environment may have an impact on Japan's overseas assets. Therefore, Japan needs to continuously optimize the allocation of its overseas assets and strengthen risk management to ensure the safety of assets and the stability of returns.
In general, Japan's overseas assets and descendants of immigrants are an important part of its internationalization strategy. The accumulation of these assets and human resources not only provides economic security for Japan, but also supports Japan's competitiveness in the era of globalization. In the future, Japan needs to continue to leverage its advantages in overseas assets and human resources, actively participate in international cooperation, and promote sustainable economic development and cultural exchanges.