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| Christian Polak graduated from the Department of Japanese studies at ], ], in 1971. The same year, he entered the Language Department at ]. In 1973, he entered the Law Department, History of Diplomacy Section, at ].<ref></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 ], ], in 1971. The same year, he entered the Language Department at ]. In 1973, he entered the Law Department, History of Diplomacy Section, at ].<ref></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> | ||
| 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) </ref><ref> Dîner des Senpai en compagnie de M. Christian Polak, "facilitateur d’affaires" (2006) </ref> Polak has continued academic and research activities at the same time. He teaches at ] and ] and publishes on the subject of Franco-Japanese relations. With Taniguchi Tomohiko, the Deputy Press Secretary to ], Polak contributed lead essays to the July 2003 ''Gaiko Forum'', a foreign-affairs journal published by ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gaikoforum.com/backnumber2003.htm#180|title=Lead Essays|work=Gaiko Forum|publisher=]|date=]|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) </ref><ref> Dîner des Senpai en compagnie de M. Christian Polak, "facilitateur d’affaires" (2006) </ref> Polak has continued academic and research activities at the same time. As a sales manager for ]'s Mining Business Unit in ], ], he often speaks at conferences within the ] industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cirma-algeria.com/en/documents/ProgrammeCIRMAenglishNov27FINALprogramme_2_.pdf|publisher=Cirma Algerie|title=Conference Programme|date=2007-12-02|accessdate=2008-04-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carriereconsulting.com/pdf/AF215UraniumInvesting.pdf|publisher=Carriere Consulting Corp.|title=Uranium investing|date=2006-03-30|accessdate=2008-04-03}}</ref> He teaches at ] and ] and publishes on the subject of Franco-Japanese relations. With Taniguchi Tomohiko, the Deputy Press Secretary to ], Polak contributed lead essays to the July 2003 ''Gaiko Forum'', a foreign-affairs journal published by ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gaikoforum.com/backnumber2003.htm#180|title=Lead Essays|work=Gaiko Forum|publisher=]|date=]|accessdate=2008-04-02|author=Polak, Christian, and Taniguchi Tomohiko}}</ref> | ||
| Christian Polak is also President of the Franco-Japanese Association of ],<ref></ref> and was nominated by the French government as "Consultant for the foreign trade of France" in 2002.<ref></ref> |
Christian Polak is also President of the Franco-Japanese Association of ],<ref></ref> and was nominated by the French government as "Consultant for the foreign trade of France" in 2002.<ref></ref> | ||
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Christian Polak (France 1950-) is a businessman, author, and a specialist of the relations between France and Japan. He has been described as "the best specialist of the history of Franco-Japanese relations".
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. In 1980, Polak wrote his Doctor's thesis on the diplomatic relations between France and Japan from 1914 to 1925.
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. Polak has continued academic and research activities at the same time. As a sales manager for Areva NC's Mining Business Unit in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, he often speaks at conferences within the uranium mining industry. He teaches at Chuo University and Rissho University and publishes on the subject of Franco-Japanese relations. With Taniguchi Tomohiko, 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.
Christian Polak is also President of the Franco-Japanese Association of Kanagawa, and was nominated by the French government as "Consultant for the foreign trade of France" in 2002.
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.
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). The Japan Times also calls him an expert of the painter Paul Jacoulet. Christian Polak is also referenced in various publications in the Japanese language.
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.
- Sōichirō Honda, Thierry de Beaucé, Christian Polak, (1979) Honda par Honda ISBN 2234010608
- Thierry de Beaucé, Christian Polak, Tōru Araki (1980), Japonichūdo, University of Michigan
- 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
- Christian Polak, Sylvain Belmondo (2006) Japan R&D Policies and Programs in the Aeronautic and Space Sectors
Notes
- Polak 2001, 239
- "The collector and writer Christian Polak, an expert on early French -Japanese relations", Photography in Japan 1853-1912 by Terry Bennett, Page 143
- "Christian Polak, le meilleur specialiste de l'histoire des relations Franco-Japonaises", Philippe Pons, Japan correspondant for Le Monde, in "Sabre et pinceau", 2005
- Christian Polak (Japanese)
- Polak 2001, 239
- Conférence du Paris Club de M. Christian Polak (2007)
- Dîner des Senpai en compagnie de M. Christian Polak, "facilitateur d’affaires" (2006)
- "Conference Programme" (PDF). Cirma Algerie. 2007-12-02. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- "Uranium investing" (PDF). Carriere Consulting Corp. 2006-03-30. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- 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
- References about Christian Polak
- Japan Times Online
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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.