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'''Christian Polak''' (1950- ) is a [[France|French]] |
'''Christian Polak''' (Born August 1950 in [[Nogaro]] - ) is a [[France|French]] Law Doctor, businessman and author,<ref>[http://necom.cool.ne.jp/book0206.html]</ref> who has been described as "the best specialist" and "an expert" in the history of [[Franco-Japanese relations]],<ref>{{cite book|quote=Collector and writer Christian Polak, an expert on early French-Japanese relations|title=Photography in Japan 1853-1912|author=Bennett, Terry|page=143}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|quote=Christian Polak, le meilleur specialiste de l'histoire des relations Franco-Japonaises|author=Pons, Philippe|work=[[Le Monde]]|title=''Sabre et pinceau''|date=2005}}</ref> Hiroshi Ueki, former Director of Japan's [[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] called him "a recognized historian of Franco-Japanese relations as well as a an accomplished businessman".<ref>Hiroshi Ueki (植木 浩), former Director of Japan's [[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] from June 10, 1988 to July 1, 1990, and Director of the [[Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo]]. Original Japanese: "日仏交流史の優れた研究者であり、同時に有能なビジネスマンでもあるクリスチャン・ポラック氏"、筆と刀、2005. Original French translation: " "Christian Polak, un historien reconnu des relations Franco-Japonaises, en même temps qu'un homme d'affaire accompli." Pinceau et Sabre, p.4</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Christian Polak graduated from the Department of Japanese studies at [[INALCO]], [[Paris]], in 1971. The same year, he entered the Language Department at [[Waseda University]]. In 1973, he entered the Law Department, History of Diplomacy Section, at [[Hitotsubashi University]].<ref>[http://www.kouenirai.com/search/detail-200601-2139.html Christian Polak (Japanese)]</ref> In 1980, Polak wrote his Doctor's thesis on the diplomatic relations between France and Japan from 1914 to 1925.<ref>Polak 2001, 239</ref> |
Christian Polak graduated from the Department of Japanese studies at [[INALCO]], [[Paris]], in 1971. The same year, he entered the Language Department at [[Waseda University]]. In 1973, he entered the Law Department, History of Diplomacy Section, at [[Hitotsubashi University]].<ref>[http://www.kouenirai.com/search/detail-200601-2139.html Christian Polak (Japanese)]</ref> In 1980, Polak wrote his Doctor's thesis on the diplomatic relations between France and Japan from 1914 to 1925.<ref>Polak 2001, 239</ref> |
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After writing his thesis Polak founded the ''Société d’Etudes et de Recherches Industrielles et commerciales'' (K.K. SERIC), providing advice and support to foreign businesses in areas of metallurgy, aeronautics, automotive and the environment.<ref>Conférence du Paris Club de M. Christian Polak (2007) [http://www.parisclub.gr.jp/fr/rencontres/conferences/chrpolak.html]</ref><ref> Dîner des Senpai en compagnie de M. Christian Polak, "facilitateur d’affaires" (2006) [http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:07MR3vc1riUJ:www.ccifj.or.jp/lm/documents/tout/273.pdf+c%E2%80%99est+au+restaurant+%22la+V%C3%A9rit%C3%A9%22+que+Christian+Polak+s%E2%80%99est+replong%C3%A9+dans+son+pass%C3%A9+d%E2%80%99entrepreneur+et+s%E2%80%99est+exprim%C3%A9+sur+sa+passion+face&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a]</ref> Polak has continued academic and research activities at the same time. He teaches at [[Chuo University]] and [[Rissho University]] and publishes on the subject of Franco-Japanese relations. With Tomohiko Taniguchi, the Deputy Press Secretary to [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Japan)|Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], Polak contributed lead essays to the July 2003 ''Gaiko Forum'', a foreign-affairs journal published by [[Tokyojin|Toshi Shuppan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gaikoforum.com/backnumber2003.htm#180|title=Lead Essays|work=Gaiko Forum|publisher=[[Tokyojin|Toshi Shuppan]]|date=[[July 2003]]|accessdate=2008-04-02|author=Polak, Christian, and Taniguchi, Tomohiko}}</ref> |
After writing his thesis Polak founded the ''Société d’Etudes et de Recherches Industrielles et commerciales'' (K.K. SERIC), providing advice and support to foreign businesses in areas of metallurgy, aeronautics, automotive and the environment.<ref>Conférence du Paris Club de M. Christian Polak (2007) [http://www.parisclub.gr.jp/fr/rencontres/conferences/chrpolak.html]</ref><ref> Dîner des Senpai en compagnie de M. Christian Polak, "facilitateur d’affaires" (2006) [http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:07MR3vc1riUJ:www.ccifj.or.jp/lm/documents/tout/273.pdf+c%E2%80%99est+au+restaurant+%22la+V%C3%A9rit%C3%A9%22+que+Christian+Polak+s%E2%80%99est+replong%C3%A9+dans+son+pass%C3%A9+d%E2%80%99entrepreneur+et+s%E2%80%99est+exprim%C3%A9+sur+sa+passion+face&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a]</ref> Polak has continued academic and research activities at the same time. He teaches at [[Chuo University]] and [[Rissho University]] and publishes on the subject of Franco-Japanese relations. With Tomohiko Taniguchi, the Deputy Press Secretary to [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Japan)|Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], Polak contributed lead essays to the July 2003 ''Gaiko Forum'', a foreign-affairs journal published by [[Tokyojin|Toshi Shuppan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gaikoforum.com/backnumber2003.htm#180|title=Lead Essays|work=Gaiko Forum|publisher=[[Tokyojin|Toshi Shuppan]]|date=[[July 2003]]|accessdate=2008-04-02|author=Polak, Christian, and Taniguchi, Tomohiko}}</ref> |
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Christian Polak is also President of the Franco-Japanese Association of [[Kanagawa]],<ref>[http://usr.x88.org/sfjk/ Source]</ref> and was nominated by the French government as "Consultant for the foreign trade of France" in 2002.<ref>[http://admi.net/jo/20020223/ECOE0200002D.html Décret du 20 février 2002 portant nomination de conseillers du commerce extérieur de la France]</ref> |
Christian Polak is also President of the Franco-Japanese Association of [[Kanagawa]],<ref>[http://usr.x88.org/sfjk/ Source]</ref> and was nominated by the French government as "Consultant for the foreign trade of France" in 2002.<ref>[http://admi.net/jo/20020223/ECOE0200002D.html Décret du 20 février 2002 portant nomination de conseillers du commerce extérieur de la France]</ref> He received the Medal of the [[Légion d'honneur]] (Chevalier) in 1989.<ref>[http://necom.cool.ne.jp/book0206.html]</ref> |
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==Referenced works== |
==Referenced works== |
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* Polak, Christian, Kiyoko Swatari (2003), ''[[Paul Jacoulet]]: créature d'ukiyo-e, couleurs de rêve arc-en-ciel/ ポール・ジャクレー '', Tokyo : Yokohama Museum of Art and Tankosha Publishing ISBN 4473019926<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/anbd.bib-an25481467]</ref> |
* Polak, Christian, Kiyoko Swatari (2003), ''[[Paul Jacoulet]]: créature d'ukiyo-e, couleurs de rêve arc-en-ciel/ ポール・ジャクレー '', Tokyo : Yokohama Museum of Art and Tankosha Publishing ISBN 4473019926<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/anbd.bib-an25481467]</ref> |
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* Christian Polak, Sylvain Belmondo (2006) ''Japan R&D Policies and Programs in the Aeronautic and Space Sectors'' [http://66.102.1.104/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=cache:BNO_LkIt5wUJ:jpn.cec.eu.int/data/current/Polak_RDPoliciesProgrammesAeronauticSectors.pdf+%22Christian+Polak%22] |
* Christian Polak, Sylvain Belmondo (2006) ''Japan R&D Policies and Programs in the Aeronautic and Space Sectors'' [http://66.102.1.104/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=cache:BNO_LkIt5wUJ:jpn.cec.eu.int/data/current/Polak_RDPoliciesProgrammesAeronauticSectors.pdf+%22Christian+Polak%22] |
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* Didier de Poncet, Christian Polak, (1980) ''ジャポニチュード フランスの知性が見た《日本の深層構造》'' ("Japonitude, the deep strucures of Japan, as seen by the French") (Japanese) Saimaru |
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* Christian Polak ''横浜フランス物語・フランスの外交と横浜'' ("The French story of Yokohama. French Diplomacy and Yokohama") |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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Christian Polak (Born August 1950 in Nogaro - ) is a French Law Doctor, businessman and author,[1] who has been described as "the best specialist" and "an expert" in the history of Franco-Japanese relations,[2][3] Hiroshi Ueki, former Director of Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs called him "a recognized historian of Franco-Japanese relations as well as a an accomplished businessman".[4]
Career
Christian Polak graduated from the Department of Japanese studies at INALCO, Paris, in 1971. The same year, he entered the Language Department at Waseda University. In 1973, he entered the Law Department, History of Diplomacy Section, at Hitotsubashi University.[5] In 1980, Polak wrote his Doctor's thesis on the diplomatic relations between France and Japan from 1914 to 1925.[6]
After writing his thesis Polak founded the Société d’Etudes et de Recherches Industrielles et commerciales (K.K. SERIC), providing advice and support to foreign businesses in areas of metallurgy, aeronautics, automotive and the environment.[7][8] Polak has continued academic and research activities at the same time. He teaches at Chuo University and Rissho University and publishes on the subject of Franco-Japanese relations. With Tomohiko Taniguchi, the Deputy Press Secretary to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Polak contributed lead essays to the July 2003 Gaiko Forum, a foreign-affairs journal published by Toshi Shuppan.[9]
Christian Polak is also President of the Franco-Japanese Association of Kanagawa,[10] and was nominated by the French government as "Consultant for the foreign trade of France" in 2002.[11] He received the Medal of the Légion d'honneur (Chevalier) in 1989.[12]
Referenced works
Christian Polak has written several books on the interaction between France and Japan from the Bakumatsu period around 1858, when both coutries opened diplomatic relations. He has documented extensively the various French military missions to Japan ((1867-1868), (1872-1880), (1884-1889), (1918-1919), and especially the life of the French adventurer Jules Brunet, as well as the involvement of various French engineers and traders in the development of the country (Emile Bertin, Léonce Verny). Polak also wrote on various artist who played a role in Franco-Japanese relations, such as in his book on Paul Jacoulet.
His collaboration with Soichiro Honda on Honda's biography was noted for its coverage of Honda's battles with Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry over the introduction of the kei car into the Japanese automobile industry.[13]
The works of Christian Polak are referenced in various books and publications dealing with Franco-Japanese relations: for example in Les débuts de l'étude du français au Japon by Sadao Tanaka (1983), Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan by the Asiatic Society of Japan (1986), Transactions of the International Conference of Orientalists in Japan by Tōhō Gakkai (1994).[14] The Japan Times also calls him an expert of the painter Paul Jacoulet.[15] Christian Polak is also referenced in various publications in the Japanese language.[16]
Books and publications
- Okada Shinichi, Polak Christian (1988), End of the Bakufu and Restoration in Hakodate., 函館の幕末・維新 フランス士官ブリュネのスケッチ100枚 (Japanese), Chuo Kouronsha, ISBN 4120016994
- Polak, Christian (2001) Soie et Lumieres. L'Age d'or des échanges franco-japonais (des origines aux années 1950), 日仏交流の黄金期(江戸時代~1950年代), (French and Japanese), Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Française du Japon, Hachette Fujingaho.
- Polak, Christian (2002) 絹と光: 知られざる日仏交流 100年の歴史 (江戶時代-1950年代) (Japanese) ("Silk and light: the unknown 100 years history of France-Japan relations") Hachette Fujingahoo, ISBN 4573062106
- Polak, Christian (2005) Sabre et pinceau. Par d'autre Francais au Japon. 1872-1960, 筆と刀・日本の中のもうひとつのフランス (1872-1960), (French and Japanese), Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Française du Japon, Hachette Fujingaho.
- Honda, Sōichirō; de Beaucé, Thierry; Polak, Christian (1979). Honda par Honda. ISBN 2234010608.
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- Polak, Christian, Kiyoko Swatari (2003), Paul Jacoulet: créature d'ukiyo-e, couleurs de rêve arc-en-ciel/ ポール・ジャクレー , Tokyo : Yokohama Museum of Art and Tankosha Publishing ISBN 4473019926[17]
- Christian Polak, Sylvain Belmondo (2006) Japan R&D Policies and Programs in the Aeronautic and Space Sectors [6]
- Didier de Poncet, Christian Polak, (1980) ジャポニチュード フランスの知性が見た《日本の深層構造》 ("Japonitude, the deep strucures of Japan, as seen by the French") (Japanese) Saimaru
- Christian Polak 横浜フランス物語・フランスの外交と横浜 ("The French story of Yokohama. French Diplomacy and Yokohama")
Notes
- ^ [1]
- ^ Bennett, Terry. Photography in Japan 1853-1912. p. 143.
Collector and writer Christian Polak, an expert on early French-Japanese relations
- ^ Pons, Philippe (2005). "Sabre et pinceau". Le Monde.
Christian Polak, le meilleur specialiste de l'histoire des relations Franco-Japonaises
- ^ Hiroshi Ueki (植木 浩), former Director of Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs from June 10, 1988 to July 1, 1990, and Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. Original Japanese: "日仏交流史の優れた研究者であり、同時に有能なビジネスマンでもあるクリスチャン・ポラック氏"、筆と刀、2005. Original French translation: " "Christian Polak, un historien reconnu des relations Franco-Japonaises, en même temps qu'un homme d'affaire accompli." Pinceau et Sabre, p.4
- ^ Christian Polak (Japanese)
- ^ Polak 2001, 239
- ^ Conférence du Paris Club de M. Christian Polak (2007) [2]
- ^ Dîner des Senpai en compagnie de M. Christian Polak, "facilitateur d’affaires" (2006) [3]
- ^ Polak, Christian, and Taniguchi, Tomohiko (July 2003). "Lead Essays". Gaiko Forum. Toshi Shuppan. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
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- ^ Décret du 20 février 2002 portant nomination de conseillers du commerce extérieur de la France
- ^ [4]
- ^ Barroux, David (2001-08-06). "Soichiro Honda". Les Échos (France). Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- ^ References about Christian Polak
- ^ Japan Times Online
- ^ Source
- ^ [5]
References
- Terry Bennett (2006), Photography in Japan 1853-1912 ISBN 0804836337
- Sadao Tanaka (1983), Les débuts de l'étude du français au Japon University of Michigan
- Asiatic Society of Japan (1986), Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan
- Tōhō Gakkai (1994), Transactions of the International Conference of Orientalists in Japan.