Japan in the 1990s as depicted in the work "Why Japan Declined".

Information about the thesis "Japan in the 1990s through the work 'Why Japan Declined' by Morishima Michio" by graduate student Tong Thi Ha, majoring in Asian Studies.1. Student's Full Name: Tong Thi Ha 2. Gender: Female 3. Date of Birth: August 7, 1986 4. Place of Birth: Hanoi 5. Decision No. 1355/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH dated October 24, 2008, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 6. Changes during the training process: None 7. Thesis Title: Japan in the 1990s through the work "Why Japan Declined" by Morishima Michio 8. Specialization: Asian Studies; Code: 60 31 50 9. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Phan Hai Linh - Head of the Department of Japanese Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 10. Summary of the thesis results: First, the thesis introduces the Japanese economist Morishima Michio and his work "Why Japan is Declining" (なぜ日本は没落するか), one of his three famous works researching Japan. Second, the thesis focuses on analyzing Morishima Michio's views on Japan in "Why Japan is Declining," while comparing them with the reality of Japan in the 1990s and the views of contemporary scholars. From there, it evaluates his contributions to objectively viewing Japan's problems in the present and future, and offers appropriate suggestions. Thirdly, the thesis compares three scholarly works on Japan from the 1980s to the early 21st century by Morishima Michio to highlight the development of the author's viewpoints and explain the development of those viewpoints. Fourthly, the thesis initially draws lessons relevant to the current situation in Vietnam. Finally, the thesis provides a complete Vietnamese translation of the work "Why Japan is Declining" in the appendix to provide readers with a useful reference document. 11. Practical applications: Academically, the thesis contributes to the study of Japan in the 1990s – the "lost decade," particularly by examining and analyzing the viewpoints and research methods of Japanese economist Morishima Michio. Practically, the thesis can become a useful reference document for research and teaching on Japan in Vietnam. 12. Further research directions: (if any) Planned translation and research of a third work, "Why Japan is in a Deadlock." 13. Published works related to the thesis: Report presented at the Seminar on Japanese Studies organized by the Japan Studies Program Office in Hanoi (JSPH) at the University of Tokyo in December 2011.