introduction to japan

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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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Mr. Snyder's overview of early Japanese society

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Page 1: Introduction to japan

Mountainous terrain

Easy access to ocean

Relatively isolated from the rest of Asia

Fertile land, plentiful rainfall

Page 2: Introduction to japan

Ise Shrine

Miyajima Shrine

Page 3: Introduction to japan

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