Seeking to challenge negative perceptions within Japanese media and politics on the future of the countryside, the contributors to this book present a counterargument to the inevitable demise of rural
Detailed attention to compliance with labour and employment laws is crucial for success in setting up business in a foreign country. This book – one of a series derived from Kluwer’s matchless publica
Twenty-five essays, presented by Coulmas (Japanese studies, Duisburg-Essen U., Germany) and Lutzeler (Centre for Interdisciplinary Regional Studies, Ruhr-U. of Bochum, Germany), provide a comparative
