Japanese Research

Analysis of Japan‘s Measures to Strengthen Its Territorial Claims Propaganda Mechanism and Diversified Propaganda Models Factional Politics from the Presidential Election

LI Yi, DU Na

2024, 38(3): 1-12. DOI: 10.14156/j.cnki.rbwtyj.2024.03.001

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In recent years, Japan has proposed the “three pillars” of its foreign propaganda strategy and implemented them in the field of territorial propaganda, actively promoting the reform of its territorial propaganda mechanism. It has successively set up a “Minister in Charge of Territorial Integrity” in the cabinet, established an “Office of Policy Planning and Coordination on Territory and Sovereignty”, established a “Symposium of experts on internal and external communication of territorial sovereignty”, etc. At the same time, the Japanese government attaches great importance to the diversified expansion of its territorial claims promotion methods. For example, in addition to continuing to focus on using traditional media such as newspapers and radio for promotion, it actively utilizes new media channels such as government official websites and international social networking sites, and emphasizes the use of diversified promotion methods such as videos, anime, and promotional posters in the promotion process. In addition, the Japanese government has also taken measures to strengthen publicity, such as setting up a “National Museum of Territory and Sovereignty” specifically for regular propaganda activities, mandatory revision of domestic primary and secondary school textbooks, and implementation of regular public opinion surveys on territorial issues, in an attempt to gain a favorable position in public opinion and legal battles related to territorial disputes. While further expanding the way of propaganda of territorial claims, China should pay more attention to refuting the wrong views in the propaganda of Japanese territorial claims from the perspective of international law, and further strengthen the “discourse construction” of the ownership of the Diaoyu Islands in the domestic and foreign discourse environment, so as to better safeguard Chinas territorial sovereignty.

The Content, Motivation and Prospects of the Kishida Government’s “New Plan for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific”

LUO Liang, MA Yuxin

2024, 38(3): 13-23. DOI: 10.14156/j.cnki.rbwtyj.2024.03.002

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In April 2023, following Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas “The Future of IndoPacific” address in India, the Japanese government formally unveiled the New Plan for a “Free and Open IndoPacific.” This plan aims to respond to changes in the international political and economic order, strengthen Japans “IndoPacific concept”, emphasize cooperation through “equal dialogue” and “equal partnership”, and propose new four pillars: rules for peace and prosperity, addressing challenges through the “IndoPacific” approach, multilevel connectivity, sea and air security guarantees, and measures for safe use. This plan reflects the impact of various factors on Japans diplomacy, including regional political and economic changes, deepening of the alliance of Japan and the U.S., and rightwing domestic politics. In the future, Japan will also face multiple challenges such as international instability, sluggish domestic situation, and lack of support from regional countries. However, the continuous promotion of the new plan will have a significant impact on Chinas development and SinoJapanese relations, and is worthy of continuous attention.

On the Consititution Status of the Tokyo Metropolitan Special Districts

HONG Ji

2024, 38(3): 24-36. DOI: 10.14156/j.cnki.rbwtyj.2024.03.003

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The 23 “special districts” under the jurisdiction of Tokyo, Japan, have experienced a long crisis of “identity” since the implementation of The Japanese Constitution. After the amendment of The Local Autonomy Act in 1952, the former system of public election of district heads was abolished and the system of district assembly election was created. The bribery case of Shibuya district head election in the year of 1957 was a sudden situation that arose under the background of this system change, which was related to the recognition of “local public organizations” in the Constitution. The attitude of the Tokyo District Court and the Supreme Court is completely different. The former recognizes the constitutional status of the “special district”, while the latter denies it and creatively proposes two criteria of “community consciousness” and “basic power”. It also echoes the “negative theory” advocated by the central government to fully delegate local autonomy to legislative policies.. The two standards of the Supreme Court are open to deliberation, and the subsequent development trend also proves the defects of the standards and the limitation of the range of judgment. The development process and experience of metropolitan local autonomy in Japan are vividly reflected in the issue of Tokyo metropolitan special districts.

The History, Characteristics, and Inspiration of Tianjin‘s Communication with Japan from 1949 to 1978

ZOU Yu

2024, 38(3): 37-45. DOI: 10.14156/j.cnki.rbwtyj.2024.03.004

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The exchange between Tianjin and Japan from 1949 to 1978 was an important component of Sino-Japanese relations and a typical manifestation of local foreign affairs serving national diplomatic work. The 30year exchanges between Tianjin and Japan are in line with the overall context and phased characteristics of the development of SinoJapanese relations. It has also gone through four stages of development: “initial exchanges”, “civilian exchanges”, “semiofficial and semicivilian”, and “normal exchanges”, reflecting the theme of peaceful and friendly exchanges and the principle of mutual benefit. It has made contributions to the establishment of initial contacts between China and Japan after the founding of the People‘s Republic of China, promoting civil exchanges between China and Japan, and promoting the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations. It has also provided practical experience for Tianjin’s exchanges with Japan after the reform and opening up. From 1949 to 1978, local exchanges with Japan, represented by Tianjin, laid the foundation for civil exchanges between China and Japan, and made historical contributions to promoting friendship between China and Japan, consolidating and developing Sino-Japanese relations.

Practical Experiences and Policy Implications of Building a National Unified Agricultural Product Market in Japan

LI Dongpo1, ZHOU Hui2

2024, 38(3): 46-61. DOI: 10.14156/j.cnki.rbwtyj.2024.03.005

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Japans’ agricultural product market started early, with substantial hierarchy and coordination, which can provide valuable implications for China in constructing a unified domestic agricultural product market. This article reviews the evolution process and system composition of Japan‘s agricultural product market, and summarizes its practices and policies in building a unified national market. Research has shown that the construction experience of Japan’s national unified agricultural product market includes establishing a relatively complete legislative system, achieving close integration with the administrative management system through location and function integration, constructing a unified and coordinated market operation standard, mechanism and organizational system, implementing a series of investment and financing guarantee projects to ensure market standardization, and promoting information and communication technology to promote communication and integration between markets. At the same time, attention should also be paid to preventing problems such as high operating costs, lagging infrastructure, and slow price formation in wholesale markets, which can lead to sustained decline in utilization rates.

The Positive Aesthetics Implication of Hayao Miyazaki's Animation

ZHOU Sizhao, LIU Kai

2024, 38(3): 62-71. DOI: 10.14156/j.cnki.rbwtyj.2024.03.006

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From the perspective of contemporary environmental aesthetics, the works of Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki reveal a strong positive aesthetics implication, reflecting the new thinking of Japanese contemporary artists on natural aesthetics. In terms of its aesthetic value, Miyazaki Hayaos animation presents the postmodernism concept of natural reenchantment, treating nature from animism, emphasizing that all nature has intrinsic value. In the aesthetic way, Miyazakis animation bases on hand painting, and each lens of the natural landscape is beautified by painting techniques, and simultaneously emphasizing the creation of artistic conception and poeticizing nature. Under the influence of the traditional Japanese aesthetic concept of “wabisabi”, Hayao Miyazakis animation actively appreciates the imperfection. In terms of the ethical appeal, Miyazakis animation reflects on the destruction of nature by modern industrial civilization, advocates ecological wisdom, and pursues a harmonious coexistence between man and nature, which is consistent with positive aesthetics ethical appeal.

On the Chinese Narrative of Japanese Midlife Diary Meigetsuki Citing The Historical Records as an Example

LIU Chunliu

2024, 38(3): 72-80. DOI: 10.14156/j.cnki.rbwtyj.2024.03.007

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The dairy Meigetsuki, written by Fujiwarano Teika, is regarded as the precious historical records from the Heian Period to the Kamakura Period, presenting a unique personalized and detailed historical narrative style. This diary involves a lot of Chinese classics, and there are many examples of citing The Historical Records. Due to the fact that the study of Meigetsuki originated from historiography, the academic community attaches great importance to its historical value in recording events. Regarding the citation of The Historical Records in Meigetsuki, it only points out that the author of Meigetsuki quotes the allusions in The Historical Records when evaluating historical events, lacking a multidimensional perspective on the citation of The Historical Records in the field of private writing. Focusing on the relationship between the Chinese writing of Meigetsuki and the acceptance of Chinese classics, this article provides evidence to illustrate the multidimensional citation of allusions in The Historical Records in recording weather, depicting characters, and narrating events in Meigetsuki. It can provide insight into the acceptance of Chinese classics by the Japanese middle class aristocratic class in the field of private writing, and also examine the historical situation at that time from the first perspective.

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