The author traces the historical and cultural factors that have led to the economic development of Japan and he paints a vivid picture of the incredible economic linkages between Japan and the United States.
From the perspective of religious beliefs of Buddhism and Shintoism, the author explores how these belief systems impact various aspects of social life including the growing environmental movement in Japan.
The author identifies areas of broad consensus among educators and curriculum developers of the essential elements of a global education. He then turns to using the Role of Women in Japan and The U.S. as a means to explore common and diverse values in the two cultures.