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Manga Nihon Keizai Nyuumon

Manga Nihon Keizai Nyuumon

HistoricalSlice of Life

They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. The top management at Toyosan Motors must decide whether to begin offshore production of its cars in the U.S. But our hero Mr. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. The villain, Mr. Tsugawa, calls Kudo a wimp and sees a splendid opportunity for union busting. Will our hero prevail? Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim. The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon Keizai Nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is based on a serious introductory text put out by the newspaper and is packed with informative charts and facts. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year. The stories in the book reflect Japan's national mood during the "Japanese miracle" and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. The book also reflects a deep suspicion of politics and bureaucrats. The prime minister appears more worried about his government's popularity than about taking the right economic course. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking (Source: University of California Press)

Kiss Me Doctor!

Kiss Me Doctor!

DramaRomanceShoujo

Summary by Divine Sanctuary: Story 1: Hijiri Kaho, a 2nd year high school student who is hopelessly devoted to Tsukishiro-sensei, a doctor at the local hospital. Kaho is pretty transparent in her adoration of the good doctor. See hangs all over him. Tsukishiro-sensei is a cool, stone-faced guy. His personality is very serious. He patiently puts up with Kaho’s antics, but the jealous nurses at the hospital are not as tolerant. Is Kaho just feeling girlish infatuation, or is it true love? And how does the doctor really feel behind his serious mask? Story 2: Oohishi Midori, one very determined and talented girl, wants to become an actress. She knows what she wants, and takes a great approach to get there… Then she meets a cute producer, who is swayed by her determination. He agrees to be her manager, and before either of them realizes it, Midori lands a role in a tv drama starring with a popular and good looking actor. Midori is great at acting, and everyone is impressed with her talent, but when a kiss scene comes up, she gets nervous. Fortunately the producer is willing to help coach her. Is there something more than a boss and worker relationship? Story 3: Miyagawa Yuki who is in love with her teacher, and even manages to give him some Valentine’s Day chocolate to confess her love to him. Unfortunately, she is shot down with the usual "You’re a student and I’m a teacher" excuse. Yuki is determined to get sensei to acknowledge her feelings for him before she graduates. Will she succeed? Story 4: Yuu-chan ends up getting involved with Itou-kun, a guy who helps her out when she is being bullied by some other girls in her class. Yuu-chan thanks Itou-kun with her body. Unfortunately she finds out afterwards that Itou-kun has a girlfriend! How does the story end? (from baka-updates manga)