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More than a decade ago, Japan embarked on the third "Kaikoku" (open door policy) with the ultimate goal of internationalization ("kokusaika"). The Japanese government took up internationalization under the pressure of foreign governments, especially in the United States and Europe. In "Globalization of Japan", Mayumi Itoh examines the various aspects of Japan's resistance to internationalization. She shows how the opening up of Japan involves not only the accessibility of Japanese markets to foreign goods, but also the liberalization of the Japanese psyche from the "sakoku" (secluded nation) mentality. Itoh unearths the roots of the "sakoku" mentality and reveals it as the fundamental impediment to Japan's internationalization, examining various Japanese "sakoku" policies. She also analyzes the three open-door policies that Japan has undertaken in the past and demonstrates how the United States played a crucial role in each one. Concluding with an assessment of prospects for Japan's internationalization in the 21st century, this text aims to provide insights into this country.