introduction to japan
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Mr. Snyder's overview of early Japanese societyTRANSCRIPT
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Mountainous terrain
Easy access to ocean
Relatively isolated from the rest of Asia
Fertile land, plentiful rainfall
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Ise Shrine
Miyajima Shrine
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Emperor Jimmu
The three imperial symbols: mirror (wisdom), sword (valour), and the jewel (benevolence)
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Introduced to Japan in 538
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Centralization of state power government and law modelled on the
Chinese system and Confucianism
Horyu-ji Temple
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Prince ShotokuChinese Writing
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Capital moved to Kyoto Peak of classical Japanese culture Gradual rise of military clans