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Japan developed a distinct culture due to its geographic isolation as an island nation, which limited external influences and allowed for the evolution of unique traditions. The influence of indigenous Shinto beliefs, combined with the selective adoption of Buddhism and Confucianism from China, further shaped its cultural identity. Additionally, Japan's feudal system and later modernization during the Meiji Restoration contributed to a distinct social structure and cultural practices that set it apart from other Asian countries. This blend of isolation, selective adaptation, and historical events fostered a rich and unique cultural landscape.
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Why did Japan develop a very different culture from people in other parts in Asia?
The extreme isolationism that began sometime in the 1000s.
Is Korea part of Japan?
No.Korea is not part of japan. japan and korean have different culture and language. They are different people. So,Before thousands years ago,they have been independent each other.
How are Europe and Japan different from each other?
Japan is a country and Europe is a continent. Europe has about 50 countries in it. They are all different from each other and all very different from Japan. They are different in so many ways such as language, culture, food, geography, history, people, nature and so many other ways that it would be impossible to list them.
How does the environment affect Japan's culture?
Geography: well first of all, Japan is on an island so their culture is more isolated from other countries. So, it develops differently.
How will you study culture?
to emerge other community who have different culture :)
What is Antarctic culture?
There are no native peoples are permanent population, nation-states or other gatherings to develop any culture on the continent.
Why do you need culture?
because we need to learn different part of culture in samoa and other countries that have a culture.
What is the meaning of the panther in Japanese culture?
Panthers are not a natural wild animal in Japan so it never became part of Japan's culture like other animals. However it's cousin the tiger is used as a symbol of power and beauty in Japanese culture.
How is Japanese culture unique?
Japan itself is an island country, made of four big islands with some small surrounding ones. There was communication between Japan with China and Korea starting two thousands years ago. But its core culture like written language, food, science and other tradition, was not developed until 7th century when China culture and science/tech knowledge were well introduced to Japan then. There was another an culture movement after world war II. Someone prefers calling it a change. American culture and science have been intensively introduced into Japan starting 50s. With above two culture revolutions in Japan's history plus the geographic limits, Japan is not only looking forwarding to expand its culture position in the world, but also in economy, military and other areas.
What makes the stories of one culture different from the stories from another culture?
Because in other places people think other way
Do animals other than humans develop mentally?
All animals develop mentally, just at different levels.
How did japan become a global power by the early 1900's?
The trading with other countries helped them in becoming more seen. Culture diffusion occurred ,which helped their economy, and trading helped Japan to modernize.
