Question

Compare the cultural influence between Japan and China during the 14th century. Make sure to include how China affected Japan's government and religion and the changes Japan made in developing their own culture

Answer 1

The Chinese and Japan are located on the eastern side of countries in the world. Chinese believed and also followed Buddhism principles and it the same cultural influence in Japan. So, Japan also believed Buddhism principles and followed their culture.

In China, they were encouraged Taoism and Confucianism along with Buddhism. However, in Japan, they were not stuck with single religion so they have practiced Shintoism too. The Gowtham Buddha first taught the preaching in Bihar at India. However, the Buddhism religion mainly developed by China in an effective manner later they the Japan country influenced and opt for the Buddhism culture and religion. The both China and Japan cultures are strongly influenced by Confucianism. China is great loyalty to their own families at the same time Japan loyal to their group who were belongs come under their category.

In china’s, Buddhism influenced so many countries like Japan and their monks visited China learned their culture & teachings. The Japan monks took away their culture to their own country and escalated the greatness of Buddhism widely among the public. After several years, Japan started other religion Shintoism in order to not depending on Chinese beliefs.