Bellwork: What values are emphasized in the U.S. military? So where is Japan? Water separates Japan from China and Korea Close enough, yet far enough away Made up of 4,000 islands Spread out over 1,200 miles Only 12% of the land is suitable for farming Few natural resources Typhoons, earthquakes, and tidal waves Controlled by clans Clan- people that come from common ancestors Nature gods and goddess Shinto way of the gods Respect for nature Yamato clan Most lacked real power Figure head rule Ruling clan in charge Buddhism Sent missions to China to study Adopted Chinese style of writing Strong central government Followed Chinese arts Court life became very important Etiquette What is etiquette? Poetry and painting Large land owners became powerful Set up private armies Began feudal system Localized rule Who were the fighters? What were they called? What rule did they live by? 30 Second Brain Storming with Partner Lived according to Bushido the way of the warrior Expected to show courage, faith, fairness, and generosity towards the weak To dye an honorable death is better than to live a long life