Japan's subnational governments in international affairs /
Purnendra Jain.
- 1 online resource (xiv, 220 pages)
- Sheffield Centre for Japanese studies/Routledge series .
Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-204) and index.
1. Contexts : conceptual, comparative and Japanese -- 2. Japanese SNGs as international actors : domestic dimensions -- 3. International exchanges : SNGs lead with a soft approach -- 4. International cooperation : a strategic edge -- 5. Economic diplomacy -- 6. Hard diplomacy : SNGs and national security.