1. Sinification of Japan, Korea and Vietnam
Himeji Castle, Japan

2. Overview
Two ways Chinese influence entered Japan, Korea and Vietnam: 1) Peacefully thru Buddhist missionaries. 2) By force.
2 kinds of force:
1) J,K & V gov’t orders and 2) Chinese attack (on Vietnam)

3. Peaceful Sinification tended to “stick”.
Forced Sinification tended not to.
Huge exception:
Chinese written language was “forced” on J, K and V by their leaders.
(In the 18th c., French Catholic missionaries introduced a new Latin-based alphabet to Vietnam, which is used today).
Japanese
Korean

4. Life in the Heian Palace

5. Part of the Heian Palace Complex, Kyoto

7. The Tale of Genji
World’s first novel, written by Lady Murasaki, an aristocratic woman in the Heian court, around 1000
The Tale of Genji is a story about the interactions between Genji and the people (mostly women) that he encounters. The tale explores the different themes of love, affection, friendship, loyalty, and family. Genji wanders through the landscape of life, death, and love while maintaining dignity.

8. Samurai Warrior

9. Samurai Warrior??

10. Sinification of Korea and Vietnam
The Han and Tang empires conquered Korea and Vietnam but both retreated over time. Buddhism, architecture, decorative art and written language based on Chinese remained.
Detail of Korean Palace, Chinese Architectural influence

11. Hue Palace, Vietnam