introduction to japan
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Mr. Snyder's overview of early Japanese societyTRANSCRIPT
Mountainous terrain
Easy access to ocean
Relatively isolated from the rest of Asia
Fertile land, plentiful rainfall
Ise Shrine
Miyajima Shrine
Emperor Jimmu
The three imperial symbols: mirror (wisdom), sword (valour), and the jewel (benevolence)
Introduced to Japan in 538
Centralization of state power government and law modelled on the
Chinese system and Confucianism
Horyu-ji Temple
Prince ShotokuChinese Writing
Capital moved to Kyoto Peak of classical Japanese culture Gradual rise of military clans