Traditional Japanese religion is Shinto... In China Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are the most common
Japanese China Garrison Army was created in 1901.
Japanese Central China Area Army was created in 1937.
Japanese Northern China Area Army was created in 1937.
Japanese Southern China Area Army was created in 1940.
Japan adopted various elements from China, most notably in the areas of writing, religion, and governance. The Chinese writing system significantly influenced the development of the Japanese script, leading to the incorporation of kanji. Additionally, Buddhism was introduced from China, which played a crucial role in shaping Japanese culture and spirituality. Furthermore, Japan adopted aspects of the Chinese bureaucratic system, particularly during the Nara and Heian periods, which helped establish a more structured government.
Religion, Art, Music, Clothing
The Pentatonic scale which has been adopted by many western musicians was invented in China, which potentially sounds very Japanese
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.
A - Shinto is peculiarly Japanese
Most Japanese practice a mixture of Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is probably the indigenous religion of Japan. Buddhism was introduced by the Japanese people's contacts with Korea and China.
Most Japanese practice a mixture of Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is probably the indigenous religion of Japan. Buddhism was introduced by the Japanese people's contacts with Korea and China.