China .
Due to Japan's close proximity to China Japans written language and aspects of culture and dress were heavily influenced
Japans willingness to adopt more of china's culture
Its geographic isolation
Confucianism has influenced ideology, culture and politics throughout China. The backbone of China's traditions and development has been Confucianism throughout the ages.
China could not fight Japan.
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Acting as a bridge for ideas from china
Asia
japan was desperate for resources
Japan was desperate for resources