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.

Japan, Inc.: Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Comic Book)

Business & Money

Ishinomori, Shotaro

Economics

University of California Press

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A full-color graphic novel by manga legend Shotaro Ishinomori based on the classic video game The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an adaptation of the beloved, internationally bestselling video game originally released for Nintendo's Super Entertainment System. This comic book version by Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider) was first serialized in Nintendo Power magazine and later collected into a graphic novel. Long out of print, this stunning, full-color graphic novel is now available once again!

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Children's Books

Comics & Graphic Novels

Turtleback Books

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.

Japan Inc.: An Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Comic Book)

International

Diane Pub Co.

There have been a series of mysterious plane crashes, building explosions, and assassinations in Japan. These are all acts of terrorism committed by D.A.R.K.'s robots. Komyoji Mitsuko becomes a pawn in D.A.R.K.'s plan to draw Jiro out of hiding. Mitsuko is about to discover the truth about the Gemini circuit that her father built.

Kikaider 02 2

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Jiro, the teenaged boy who is really the unstable android Kikaider, finds himself stuck in human form at the worst possible time. Unable to switch into battle mode, he must confront the deadly robots created by the mad monk Futen. Salvation may come in the form of his prototype model, Code 01,but without the conscience chip that makes Jiro almost human, there's no telling how this earlier version will respond. Jiro can't count on Code 01 to save the day - he can only hope it doesn't present an even greater danger.

Kikaider Code 02 6

Kikaider 02 7

Cartoons tell the story of a group of individuals who work for the Mitsutomo Trading Company and encounter trade friction with the U.S.

Japan Inc.: An Introduction to Japanese Economics (English and Japanese Edition)

Lanchester Pr Inc

In a classic manga from the Cold War era, nine cyborg prototypes who escaped from the evil Black Ghost organization capture an enemy submarine and take their battle back to the Black Ghost himself and his headquarters.

Cyborg 009, Vol. 2

Wellman, Mike

Masumoto, Bryan

Tokyopop

As war rages in South Vietnam, the team of cyborgs is confronted by group of guerillas led by a mysterious masked man who has a diabolical plan. With the Black Ghost never far behind, the cyborgs uncover an evil scheme that just might lead to global Armageddon. But before they can act, they must save one of their own from behind enemy lines.

Cyborg 009, Vol. 5

Literature & Fiction

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Japan, Inc.: Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Comic Book)

Japan, Inc.: Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Comic Book)

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Japan Inc.: An Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Comic Book)

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Kikaider Code 02 6

Kikaider 02 7

Japan Inc.: An Introduction to Japanese Economics (English and Japanese Edition)

Cyborg 009, Vol. 2

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