Shotoku
prince shotoku introduced chinese culture to japan
Chinese monks brought Buddhist ideas from China to Japan in the 6th century. Buddhism would be later enforced by Prince Shotoku, the emperor of Japan, who integrated Buddhist teachings into his seventeen-article constitution.
a diary entry of prince shotoku and his role bringing chinese culture to japan
Chinese preists
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was introduced in Japan between 7th and 9th centuries.
Prince Shotoku inspired Japan to learn from China and helped spread Buddhism to Japan.
Prince Shotoku inspired Japan to learn from China and helped spread Buddhism to Japan.
Japan loved rice
Ideas and customs which was learned about from Korean travelers
One thing was the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, where it became the state religion under Prince Shotoku. Also Confucianism. The Japanese adapted the Chinese method of writing to fit their language. The Japanese adopted the Chinese calendar. China's influence was very visible in the flowering of the arts under Prince Shotoku.
Prince Shotku changed Japan's political system by bringing in new Chinese ideals and beliefs (such as Confucianism) that changed old Japanese ones.
Shotoku is a Yamato prince who took charge of Japan on behalf of his aunt, empress Suiko, and his goal was to create a strong government modeled after China. To achieve his goal, he created a constitution that gave all power to the emperor and he also created a bureaucracy. The emperor appointed all government positions and the constitution listed rules (based on the ideas of Confucius) for working in the government. Shotoku sent officials to study the Chinese government and they learned about Buddhism, art, medicine, and philosophy. He also ordered the building of Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout Japan. This was how prince Shotoku changed the Japanese government.