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∙ 12y agoJapan is an island archipelago in the Far East. It is speculated that Japan's LAND was once (millions of years ago, that is, before civilization was even imagined) connected to the rest of the Asian Continent with China, Korea and other Asian countries, but it's culture, language, religion, government, territory and nationality are totally different. The aboriginal people of Japan include (most prominently) the Ainus in the North (who also once lived in the northern islands now dominated by Russia) and the Ryuukyuu-jins in the South (mainly in Okinawa, they had their own kingdom called the Ryuukyuu Oukoku). Unfortunately, most of these people have died out due to epidemic and discrimination brought by the settlers. The settlers themselves came all over from Eastern Asia, such as the Mongolians and Chinese, the latter probably the most well known, leading to rather stupid go do some research questions like the above.
(I put this information in here because the last answer I deleted said that karate is Chinese). Contrary to some again rather mislead and under informed belief, karate is NOT Chinese, as can be deciphered just by the name 空手 (which means "Open Hand" or "Nothing in hand" in Japanese). Karate was developed by the same Ryuukyuu-jins above, when the settlers made it a law that the aboriginal people were not to practice their culture or handle weapons, in fear of retaliation. The Ryuukyuu-jins were the first to spawn the art of karate - it's form developed and was perfected over the years, and it came to be the martial art of self-defense we know now.
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∙ 14y agoNo Hong Kong is an island situated off the South Coast of China and since 1997 it comes under Chinese rule.
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∙ 10y agoNo. While they are on the same continent (Asia) Japan is a separate country and has never been part of China. However, Japan conquered parts of China for a brief time.
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∙ 6y agoJapan and China were not friendly. Japan invaded China and used them as forced labor.
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∙ 15y agoNo.
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∙ 14y agoYes it is.
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Did Japan control Taiwan?
Taiwan was a colony of Japan from 1895 to 1945. During World War II, Japan banned the use of the Chinese language in Taiwan. The country of Taiwan joined with China after Japan's defeat in WWII.
The Treaty of Shimonoseki required China to?
Pay Japan for the losses during the war + Give Taiwan to Japan
What colonies were ruled by Japan in 1800s?
Formosa (Taiwan) and Korea.
Japan first colony?
Formosa, now called Taiwan.
Was Taiwan ever a part of Japan?
http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/ahd4/THtaiwan.jpgTaiwan was part of Japan in 1895 after China ceded Taiwan to Japan and remained that way until after World War II when it again became part of China. Taiwan is still considered part of China despite intense controversy over whether or not Taiwan is a separate entity.As recently as September 2007, Taiwan's Government approved a resolution which declared itself separate from China.Double click on "Taiwan" for more information or follow the Answers.com link for Taiwan below.
When was Taiwan Army of Japan created?
Taiwan Army of Japan was created in 1919.
Did Japan control Taiwan?
Taiwan was a colony of Japan from 1895 to 1945. During World War II, Japan banned the use of the Chinese language in Taiwan. The country of Taiwan joined with China after Japan's defeat in WWII.
Is Japan near to Taiwan?
Both Taiwan and Japan are islands off the east coast of the Asian subcontinent. The island of Taiwan is only about 400 miles southwest off the tip of Japan.
Which island country is located to the northeast of china-japan or Taiwan?
Japan lies to the northeast of China, and Taiwan is directly east of China.
Is Taiwan a city in Japan?
No. Taiwan has it's own little island.
What country is Taiwan closest to?
Technically, it's Japan. The westernmost point of Japan, on Yonaguni Island, is roughly 60 miles east of Taiwan.
The Treaty of Shimonoseki required China to?
Pay Japan for the losses during the war + Give Taiwan to Japan
What islands are in Asia?
Some of the islands are the Philipines, Taiwan, Japan, and Indonesia.
Why did Japan people migrated to Taiwan?
Because long time ago, China and Japan had a fight, and China lose. So China give Taiwan to Japan
Which island was acquired by Japan?
Taiwan
Is Taiwan near Japan?
Yes,it is.
Which three island chains to the west of China were significant for trade?
the 3 island chains east of china are Taiwan( to Taiwan!), Japan, and Philippines
