The career and the kimono
Article Abstract:
In Jun 1993 Masako Owada will leave her career in the Foreign Ministry to marry Crown Prince Naruhito and become part of the rigid imperial household. Her decision illuminates the social and career problems of many educated Japanese women.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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Journey to isolation
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Loss of aid from China and the Soviet Union has deeply affected the economy of North Korea. The country has passed its first comprehensive foreign investment law and is courting investment from South Korea and other former 'enemy' states.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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Shifting family values highlight differences between generations
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Family relationships are more natural for the younger generation in Japan, and weddings are attended by friends as well as family. Most newlyweds set up their own households, and many have no plans to live with their parents.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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