Front Page - Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien

In Japan, one of the earliest major transformations in communications occurred during the Meiji period, when movable-type printing began to supplant centuries-old woodblock-printing practices, while photography appeared in daily newspapers. The transition to modern printing methods, together with increasing use of photography, transformed conceptions of what was print...

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By the end of 2025, the number of Chinese nationals residing in Japan increased to 930,396, accounting for 22.55% of all foreign nationals. Notably, Tokyo hosts one-third of this population, many of whom hold skilled and elite residence status. This research premises on the conceptualization of immigration decision-making as a ...