CHINESE TRADITION INFLUENCE ON JAPAN

WHAT JAPAN ADOPTED FROM CHINA

• Language
• Religion
• System of government
• Chinese Tang Dynasty

LANGUAGE

• Japan adopted the Chinese written language
• Japan didn't have a written language until the Chinese came.

BELIEFS

• Buddhism and Confucianism.
• Tried to be like China, but failed.
• Neo-Confucious

SYSTEM OF GOV'T

• Japan adopted the Imperial Court, a significant element to an ancient Chinese culture
• Japanese Imperial Court followed Confucius principles: examination systems, bureaucracy, etc.
• Borrowed Chinese buildings and city-planning.
• Road systems allowed faster communication and were able to control rebellion protesting.

CITATION

• "The Influence of Chinese Culture on Japanese Culture." Last modified August 28, 2013. Accessed February 26, 2014. http://www.char4u.com/content/the-influence-of-chinese-culture-on-japanese-....