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Japan

Discover why Japan is known as the "land of the rising sun". Explore its geography as an archipelago with over 4,000 islands, its mild climate, and unique natural resources. Learn about the ancient Shinto religion and its focus on nature and kami. Dive into the influence of Buddhism and Chinese culture on Japan, and the rise of the samurai and their code of bushido. Experience the decline of Japan through the Mongol invasions led by Kublai Khan.

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Japan

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  1. Japan

  2. Why is Japan…. • Known as the “land of the rising sun”?

  3. Geography • Only 500 miles away from China • Is an ARCHIPELAGO – a group of islands • Name another Archipelago you know of • Japan is made up of 4,000 islands!

  4. Geographical ADVANTAGES • Mild climate • plenty of rainfall

  5. Geographical DISADVANTAGES • Very mountainous • Only 15% of land is farmable • Short in natural resources like: Coal, oil, iron • Japan experiences typhoons, earthquakes and tsunamis

  6. Shinto means = way of the gods Respected nature and the worship of ancestors Kami – divine spirits that dwelled in nature Beautiful tree, rock, waterfall Home of kami SHINTO

  7. Torii • A traditional Japanese gate that is found at the entry way into a Shinto shrine.

  8. Shinto and Buddhism • Buddhism started in India -> China -> Korea -> Japan

  9. Japanese Buddhism • Japan was impressed by Buddhism’s teachings, beautiful ceremonies and art • Buddhism and Shinto began to get combined

  10. Chinese Influence • System of writing • Ways of painting • Followed Chinese styles of cooking, gardening, drinking tea and hairdressing • Strong central government • Tried the civil service exam but nobles were too powerful

  11. The Samurai • Soldiers became corrupt and attacked farmers and travelers • Landowners surrounded themselves with bodyguards or SAMURAI (one who serves) • Lived according to the BUSHIDO • BUSHIDO – code of behavior or “the way of the warrior” • Show courage • Reverence to gods • Protect those who were weaker • Die an honorable death

  12. Japan Decline • Japan was attacked and taken over by the Mongols led by Kublai Khan

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