Taoism, Buddhism Conficuonism, Legalism v.s. Shinto. They are completely different, almost opposites on some cases.
often written in Classical Chinese.
One is fake and the other are extinct.
Military situation and Approach of the Imperial Japanese Army are some crucial differences between Chinese and Japanese historiography of the Nanking Massacre.
In the long run, Japanese tea and Chinese tea actually came from the same place, China. Over a long period of time the Japanese have improved there tea by growing their own. There are a few big differences between the two. The price, the quality, and the taste.
chinese are white and japanese are short
different religions
Okinawa is a Japanese Island and also a Japanese Prefecture. The cultural differences can be compared to that of Hawaii and Mainland USA. There are different dialects, dances, religions, different kanji, less uptight feeling.
Social and family lifestyle.
I've never heard of a Chinese geisha. It's a Japanese word, and traditionally a Japanese profession.
Typically, one wouldn't find big differences between Chinese and Japanese Architecture. However, as you look closer, there are many unique factors which sets the two apart: - Japan uses the "tatami" which is not used in Chinese architecture to build their rooms - It has a slide door with decoration on it(white background) -Japaneses use much more wood than Chinese house -Japanese usually have a garden surrounded by their houses whereas in Chinese houses, the garden tends to be surrounding the house.
One of the most significant similarities is the parents' goal for their kids. Both Chinese and Japanese Americans want their kids to do their best and get not only straight A's but do well in other activities as well. There isn't much difference between the two.
The reason why the culture of Japan is similarity with China is that Japan is the first country to have been greatly influenced by Chinese culture. And the differences between them are the languages, regions and characters.