Japan and the Emotional Politics of National Image

"Although Japan is often ranked among the most popular countries in the world, its negative image in China and South Korea bedevils diplomacy with these two close neighbors. Paul A. Kowert explores how the politics of emotion shapes regional perceptions of Japan. Examining the role of emotion in international relations addresses gaps that cannot be explained solely by historical memory, geopolitical advantage, or domestic politics. Drawing evidence from case histories, elite statements, and text