Preview: Use logical reasoning to complete these sentences: Because Japan is an island nation… Because Japan is only 500 miles away from China… Because the Japanese emperor lives far away from the Japanese citizens…

Japanese Culture The early Japanese were polytheistic & worshiped nature gods & spirits—formed basis of Shinto religion Geography of Japan is very mountainous & little farm land; people live close together so social etiquette (manners) very important

The next couple of slides are a comparison of the countries that we will be visiting. Notice how small all are compared to China.

Mountains And Peaks Kitani Mts. Kitakami Mts. Mikuni Mts. Chugoku Mts. The next couple of slides are a comparison of the countries that we will be visiting. Notice how small all are compared to China. Mt. Fuji Kyushu Mts.

Plains Ishikari Plain Kanto Plain Nobi Plain Osaka Plain The next couple of slides are a comparison of the countries that we will be visiting. Notice how small all are compared to China. Nobi Plain Osaka Plain

Amaterasu: Sun Goddess Tree kami surrounded by sacred boundaries Polytheism Ancestor Worship Shinto The World of the kami Sun goddess Sun Goddess—most important diety Torii Gate shows location of holy ground where kami are worshipped Amaterasu: Sun Goddess

How close is Japan to China? How might this affect Japanese culture?

Borrowing Chinese Ideas Japan is close to China so many Japanese ideas came from China Chinese gov’t style (emperor & educated bureaucracy) Chinese writing used Chinese architecture used Buddhism came from India into China then spread to Japan

Japanese Blend Cultural Ideas The Japanese selectively borrowed ideas from China to make a distinct culture in Japan: Blend Shinto (nature) & Buddhism (enlightenment) to make Zen Buddhism Blend Japanese language & Chinese writing to make Kanji writing

Japanese Zen Rock Garden

Chinese Writing Japanese Writing

Japanese Feudalism Even though the Japanese borrowed the idea of an emperor from China, the emperor was not the most powerful person From 1000-1200 AD, Japan developed a feudal system in which lords, warriors, & peasants worked together in regions of Japan for land, protection, & food

The emperor reigned, but did not always rule! Feudal Society Shogun--Supreme general of Emperor’s army

Japanese Feudalism A political, economic, & social system based on loyalty, ownership of land, & military service. Shogun Land - Shoen Loyalty Land - Shoen Daimyo Daimyo Loyalty Samurai Samurai Samurai Food Protection Peasant Peasant Peasant Peasant

Code of Bushido Honor Respect Simplicity

Samurai Charging

European Feudalism A political, economic, & social system based on loyalty, ownership of land, & military service. King Land - Fief Loyalty Land - Fief Lord Lord Loyalty Knight Knight Knight Food Protection Peasant Peasant Peasant Peasant

Code of Chivalry Justice Loyalty Courage Faith

Medieval Warriors vs. European knight Samurai Warrior

Medieval Warriors vs. Knight’s Armor Samurai Armor

Tokugawa Tokugawa became Shogun in 1603 & was very troubled by China’s influence on Japan Ordered Japan to kick out all foreigners & isolate itself from outside influence Japan was became peaceful & stable but missed out on many technological & cultural innovations

Japan Review Japan Review: Complete the Venn Diagram provided. Think government, social, economic, regional, geographic, outside pressures, invasions