Although Buddhism was a major influence on both Chinese and Japanese history, key political and social circumstances led to the rise and rapid decline of Buddhism in China, while it remained a dominant religion in Japan. There are many political and social reasons that help explain why the period of history in China between 500 and 1200 was not compatible with Buddhism influences on Japan. ... Buddhism was able to come to China because at that point of time in history during the Sui, China was not unified. ... Buddhism brought over the use and spread of Chinese characters and many Chines...

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Tenno is the Chinese-style designation for sover! ... As history unfolds the early accounts of Japanese history remains quite unclear. ... At the time in China, the Han Dynasty had written accounts of the once matriarchal society. ... BUDDHISM: During the Nara period thousands of Japanese citizens were sent over to China to gain experience and culture from the much more advanced Chinese society. ... Within the Kamakura period (1185-1333), Ch"an Buddhism was introduced by China. ...

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For the past forty years, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Japan have been fighting over a territory dispute for five uninhabited islands and three rocks in the East China Sea, of which Japan currently has "administrative control". ... Furthermore, China declares that Japan's 1985 terra nullius claim to the Senkaku islands was conveniently during China's "century of humiliation," a time when China did not possess the power to object (McDevitt, 2014). ... The war torn history of Japan and China is a large part of why t...

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This was the period known in Japanese history as the Meiji Restoration; after centuries of military governments which had followed a policy of enforced isolation from the outside world a revolution led to the re-establishment of imperial rule and the opening up of the country to overseas trade and technology. ... Specifically, in accurate information on subject of history and origins. ... In his view, China and Korea are old societies and without law enforcement. ... And so, he had to rise up and denounce the all-important Chinese influence before this weighty opposition. ... The successful ex...

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After defeating Russia and china, Japan had regained its confident. ... History itself is really hard to conclude in one answer simply because were just reading out of the book instead of actually seeing and experiencing it. ...

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In the end of 1930s, the world's two powers, Axis, headed by Japan, German, and Italy and Allies, headed by the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, France and China, fought in all over the world until the middle of 1940s. ... There was no significant industry and agriculture on a broad scale in Hong Kong, trading with other countries such as China and other British colonies were the main economic activity and totally relied on it. ... For this solution, Japan rationed necessities such as rice and oil for families who own rationing license and deported unemployed people to the Mainland C...

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After Japan was put into such a weak position, not only did the United States ask for them to surrender, but so did the British and Chinese governments. Japan refusing to surrender at this time is what caused the United States to use a bomb that would change history forever. ... The effect this bomb had on people was far greater than the B-29 bomber attacks, simply due to the fact that not only was this attack a significant part of war history, but the effects caused by radiation of this bomb is still causing people to be sick hundreds of years later. ... War always consists of political decis...

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During the same period, China underwent several transformations, which included opening up the economy to the west and increasing foreign investment. ... Even though the desire of the Chinese citizens to end the Communist regime and establish a democracy resulted in the government returning to its conservative roots, the revolution was a wake up call to the west to act against the oppressive acts of the Chinese regime. ... For example, it would be incorrect to label the Chinese economy as entirely communist because it is clear that it is opening up to the West. ... The modern approach st...

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Japan is one of the world's leading powers, second only to the United States in terms of economic and technological advancement. It is also a fascinating country with a long history, rich culture and a keen sense of global citizenship. Japan is a country that has evolved from an agricultural, sub...

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Henry Kissinger's quote, "Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac" has been depicted throughout history. ... Japan's economic success legitimized its role as a model in the eyes of its neighbors, thus outshining China and its Maoist ideals. ...

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ROLES OF THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST AND JAPAN IN PROMOTING ECONOMIC COOPERATION IN THE NORTHEAST ASIA The relation between the Russian Far East and Japan is 'near and far'. In the Cold War period there existed an 'invisible wall' in the Sea of Japan. The Cold War ended about 10 years ago. Although a tense atmosphere remains in the Korean Peninsula, people's comings and goings and cultural exchange between Japan and Russia have remarkably increased since then. In this sense the 'invisible wall' has collapsed. ...

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Sumo Exposed: The Invention of Tradition in Japan's National Sport I: Introduction and Theoretical Remarks "Even today in Japan's highly industrialized and modern society, sumo is generally perceived as a quintessentially Japanese sport, in which history, tradition and even religion are intermingled to form a unique sport of pageantry and splendor perhaps matched by no other country's national sport" (Sandoz 1992:8). ... It is a glimpse of ages past, of the history of Japan. ... Yet the yokozuna rank now symbolizes sumo's "traditional" status and is subsumed wi...

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