Research Article

Communication and Integration of Multiple Subjects: A Study of Japan's Developmental State

Jingwen LiangCapital Normal University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

In the second half of the 20th century, Japan achieved tremendous economic success. In interpreting this success, the role of the government has become a key focus of scholarly attention, giving rise to the theoretical analytical paradigm of the "developmental state." Based on this model, this article, drawing on the analytical methods of state-centrism and embedded autonomy theory, organically divides Japan into three entities: the state (government), the bureaucracy, and society, using the interactive relationship among them as the fundamental analytical framework. Ultimately, the conclusion is that, based on Japan's collective social structure, a trinity of development has emerged: the government sets the development direction, the bureaucracy formulates policies with governmental approval, and society is integrated into the government system to the greatest extent through informal institutions.

Keywords: Japan; developmental state; East Asian miracle; bureaucracy; social communication
Published: September 3, 2025
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2025.ND26513
Volume: CHR Vol.83
pp. 95-100
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