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Geography of Japan
Japan consists of islands that are the tops of undersea mountains and volcanoes, with only about 20% being flat land.
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Ainu
An early people of Japan who spoke a unique language and were eventually confined to Hokkaido.
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Kami
Spiritual beings in Shinto; everything in nature has kami according to Shinto beliefs.
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Shinto
The traditional religion of Japan centered around rituals honoring kami.
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Emperors of Japan
The rulers who emerged from powerful clans in the Yamato region, especially in the 500s.
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Influence of China and Korea
Japan was significantly influenced by the cultures of China and Korea despite its geographical isolation.
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Prince Shotoku
A regent from 593 to 621 who admired Chinese culture and spread Buddhism in Japan.
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Written language in early Japan
Initially, early Japanese did not have a written language and learned to write using Chinese characters.
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Buddhism in Japan
Introduced by Korean visitors, Buddhism gained popularity under Prince Shotoku.
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Clan structure in early Japan
Japanese society was organized in clans, with each clan led by a chief who had political and religious authority.