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As 'the largest city in the world' Mexico City has more than a bit of excitement in sto... - 0 views

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With 25 million inhabitants, Mexico City is the largest city in the world; it's therefore no surprise that it has so much to offer - from intriguing modern attractions to a variety of ancient cultural wonders. The roots of Mexico's capital lie in its historic centre, which is home to a number of museums, galleries and landmarks; visitors can also experience various religious festivities, cultural events and the 'spirit' of the city by spending time wandering through its centre. Some of Mexico City's top attractions include the National Museum of Anthropology, the Templo Mayor and the Catedral Metropolitana, which now dominates the city's main square, the Zacolo. What's more, Mexico City offers an exquisite opportunity for children to partake in its cultural splendour. The Papalote Children's Museum, for example, holds an array of treasures and is one of the most visited scientific museums in the world.
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If you're looking for excitement, culture, and perhaps the best margaritas you've ever had, head to Mexico City.
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As 'the largest city in the world' Mexico City has more than a bit of excitement in store for you
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During Japan's economic development in the twentieth century, and especially during the 1950s and 1960s, migration was characterized by urbanization as people from rural areas in increasing numbers moved to the larger metropolitan areas in search of better jobs and education.
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In the 1980s, government policy provided support for new urban development away from the large cities, particularly Tokyo, and assisted regional cities to attract young people to live and work there.
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This pattern suggests a process of suburbanization, people moving away from the cities for affordable housing but still commuting there for work and recreation, rather than a true decentralization.
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Japanese economic success has led to an increase in certain types of external migration. In 1990 about 11 million Japanese went abroad.
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As the government and private corporations have stressed internationalization, greater numbers of individuals have been directly affected, decreasing Japan's historically claimed insularity
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By the late 1980s, these problems, particularly the bullying of returnee children in the schools, had become a major public issue both in Japan and in Japanese communities abroad.
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Japan is a country marked by contrast between old and new. The country values its complex and ancient cultural tradition.
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The islands of Japan form an arc that stretches about 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) from northeast to southwest.
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Much of Japan's original vegetation has been replaced by farming or by plant species brought in from other countries.
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The burakumin (people of the village) are ethnically the same as the majority of Japanese. However, their ancestors were members of the former outcast class. The burakumin are often treated unfairly.
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Shinto is based on the worship of local spirits in nature.
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Japan has a rich and complex culture. Native Japanese traditions have been mixed with cultural styles adapted from China and, later, from the West. Japanese culture and art emphasize understated simplicity, elegance, and grace. For example, the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, flower arranging, and garden design are highly stylized and refined. On the other hand, contemporary Japanese society fully embraces Western-style popular culture—influenced by television, motion pictures, and advertising.
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modern Japanese writers include Soseki Natsume, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Osamu Dazai, Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, and Yukio Mishima.
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Poetry plays a central role in Japanese culture.
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The carefully composed paintings used few brush strokes to suggest a scene in nature.
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Japanese No plays are generally short, stylized, and heroic.
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Today the martial arts are more important as competitive sports and as aids to physical and mental fitness.
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The Japanese economy grew remarkably throughout the 1960s, '70s, and '80s.
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Historical records, however, show that Japan was not united as one state until the late 4th or early 5th century AD. It was ruled by the Yamato dynasty.
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Meanwhile, Japan was developing trade contacts with the outside world.
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By the mid-19th century the Tokugawa shogunate was unable to keep European and United States traders away.
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A new government was established under the young emperor Mutsuhito, who took the name of Meiji, meaning “enlightened government.”
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Japan soon sought to build an empire. It successfully fought a war with China (1894–95) and with Russia (1904–05).
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The Japanese government believed that expansion through military conquest would help the economy.
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Under the terms of surrender, Japan had to give up all the territory it had acquired since 1895.
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Japan rebuilt its ruined economy, using new technology in every major industry.
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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) - 0 views

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Largest Cities Through History - 0 views

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