Series | Studi e ricerche
Edited book | Proceedings of the XV East Asia Net Research Workshop
Chapter | How To Carve Out a Town

How To Carve Out a Town

A Multi-Level Perspective on Hanoi’s Japanese Quarter

Abstract

Between Kim Ma, Dao Tan and Linh Lang streets, in the central district of Ba Dinh in Hanoi, lies what has been called a ‘Japanese quarter’ (nihonjin gai). The aim of this paper is to shed light, based on qualitative analysis, on the dynamics that led to the formation of a ‘Japanese’ neighbourhood and the response of the local community as a result of the government of Japan’s cultural policies and thriving economic and diplomatic relations. 


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: June 24, 2017 | Accepted: Sept. 1, 2017 | Published Dec. 19, 2017 | Language: en

Keywords JapanCultural policyVietnamHanoiDevelopment cooperation


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