2026-01-17
Japan as a Civilizational State: Rethinking Abe Shinzo’s Global Vision
10.55105/2658-6444-2025-2-122-139
The article revisits the policies of Abe Shinzo, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, and places them in the context of the current trend of civilizations advancing as a major factor in international affairs. We briefly examine the development of ...
2026-01-17
The Symbolism of Fish and Fishing in Japanese Culture. Whales, Dolphins, and Fantastic Creatures in Legends and Ideas
10.55105/2658-6444-2025-2-5-20
In Japan, there are many regional legends and traditions associated with water, fish, and fantastic creatures inhabiting the sea. These legends go back many centuries; the first mentions of large fish are found already in the first Japanese poetic an...
2026-01-17
Comparison of Historical Memory Narratives in Japan and the FRG after the Second World War
10.55105/2658-6444-2025-2-21-48
The article is devoted to identification of similarities and differences in the historical memory of Japan and the Federal Republic of Germany after World War II. These issues are a relevant topic for research in the face of the enduring influence of...