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Japan. …. The Land of the Rising Sun. Japan & The Japanese writing system (s). Nihon:. Ni hon. Ni ho n. Ni ho n. Chinese words “kanji” Pictographs. Foreign words “katakana” Phonetic. Japanese “hirakana” Phonetic. Japan’s Writing Systems. Kanji: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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……..JapanJapan
The Land of the Rising The Land of the Rising SunSun
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NiNi
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Chinese words“kanji”
Pictographs
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nnJapanese“hiragana”
Phonetic
Foreign words“katakana”
Phonetic
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Japan & Japan & The Japanese writing system The Japanese writing system (s)(s)
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Japan’s Writing SystemsJapan’s Writing Systems
Kanji:Kanji:– Borrowed from China with meanings intactBorrowed from China with meanings intact– Pronounced with Japanese soundsPronounced with Japanese soundsHiragana:Hiragana:– Adapted Chinese charactersAdapted Chinese characters– Phonetically represent Japanese wordsPhonetically represent Japanese wordsKatakana:Katakana:– Chinese characters stripped of meaningChinese characters stripped of meaning– Phonetically represent foreign wordsPhonetically represent foreign words
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Japan’s Self ConceptionJapan’s Self ConceptionSmall CountrySmall Country
Population:Population:127,433,494127,433,494 in in July 2008July 2008Economy: World’s 2Economy: World’s 2ndnd largest largest (US 13.7T, Japan 5.1T, Germany 3.0T, China 2.9T)(US 13.7T, Japan 5.1T, Germany 3.0T, China 2.9T)
Land Mass: Size of Land Mass: Size of California, but only 12% is California, but only 12% is arablearable
Small?Small? Not really. Not really. Objectively a middle sized Objectively a middle sized nation.nation.
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VulnerableVulnerableToo close to ChinaToo close to ChinaToo close to KoreaToo close to KoreaOpen to Western naval attackOpen to Western naval attackResource & Agriculture poorResource & Agriculture poor
Japan’s Self ConceptionJapan’s Self Conception
Vulnerability only became a problem since the Tang Dynasty Vulnerability only became a problem since the Tang Dynasty (China) 600 CE(China) 600 CEEspecially Yuan invasion 1275, 1281Especially Yuan invasion 1275, 1281Again in Western Imperial period 1853 +Again in Western Imperial period 1853 +
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Japan’s Self ConceptionJapan’s Self ConceptionUnified populationUnified population
Racially definedRacially defined– Hence exclusionary and “racist”Hence exclusionary and “racist”– Racial Background: Mongoloid, probably Racial Background: Mongoloid, probably
from central Asiafrom central Asia– Also possibly from Oceania Also possibly from Oceania – Largest minority: Koreans 0.6%Largest minority: Koreans 0.6%– Ainu, even smaller (Caucasian native race)Ainu, even smaller (Caucasian native race)
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Japan’s Creation MythJapan’s Creation MythIzanagi & IzanamiIzanagi & Izanami
Foam from his sword Foam from his sword congeals to become congeals to become Japanese ArchipelagoJapanese Archipelago
Their Children:Their Children:– AmaterasuAmaterasu (sun goddess)(sun goddess)– Tsukyomi Tsukyomi (moon god)(moon god)– Susanowo Susanowo (storm god)(storm god)– And others are the main And others are the main
gods (gods (kamikami) of Japan’s ) of Japan’s native religionnative religion
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Japan’s Creation MythJapan’s Creation Myth
Amaterasu OmikamiAmaterasu OmikamiSun GoddessSun Goddess
First bornFirst bornPrimary goddess of JapanPrimary goddess of JapanMother / grandmother of Japan’s first emperorMother / grandmother of Japan’s first emperorPatron deity of Japan,Patron deity of Japan,
““The Land of the Rising Sun”The Land of the Rising Sun”The whole nation and people are ultimately descended The whole nation and people are ultimately descended from the from the kamikami – especially Amaterasu – especially AmaterasuJapan’s population is one large familyJapan’s population is one large family
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Japan’s Native Religion: Japan’s Native Religion: ShintoShintoThe Way of the GodsThe Way of the Gods
Specific to JapanSpecific to Japan
Amaterasu is the Amaterasu is the Greatest of the godsGreatest of the godsAnimistic religionAnimistic religionTied to Imperial Tied to Imperial householdhousehold
Tori Gates
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ShintoShintoFormal and ritualisticFormal and ritualistic
Positive and hopefulPositive and hopeful
ContemplativeContemplative
Emperor hasEmperor hasA special A special Role in ShintoRole in Shinto
↑Ise Shrine
Shinto Priest
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ShintoShintoEthical system based in relationshipsEthical system based in relationships““Situational ethics”Situational ethics”No concept of “sin”No concept of “sin”No absolute rightNo absolute rightor wrongor wrong
Responsibility Responsibility is importantis important
Harmony with Harmony with naturenature
Shinto Shrine & Japanese Garden
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Japan: Chronological HistoryJapan: Chronological History
Latecomer to advanced civilizationLatecomer to advanced civilization3000 BCE: Pit dwelling culture3000 BCE: Pit dwelling culture
300 BCE: Tomb culture300 BCE: Tomb culture– Definite continental/Chinese influences seen Definite continental/Chinese influences seen
in artifactsin artifacts– Pre-literate: hence Archeology, NOT History Pre-literate: hence Archeology, NOT History
(at least for our purposes)(at least for our purposes)
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Japan, A LatecomerJapan, A Latecomer
Yamato Clan: About 300 CEYamato Clan: About 300 CE– Dominates in Kanto Plane (Tokyo area)Dominates in Kanto Plane (Tokyo area)
and the Tokyo-Osaka corridor on southeast and the Tokyo-Osaka corridor on southeast side of Honshu side of Honshu (see map next page)(see map next page)
Yamato Clan Patron Diety … guess who?Yamato Clan Patron Diety … guess who?Amaterasu OmikamiAmaterasu Omikami
Establish early centralized governmentEstablish early centralized governmentEarly Literacy emerges in 500s CEEarly Literacy emerges in 500s CE
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Early Japanese LeadershipEarly Japanese LeadershipPrince ShotokuPrince Shotoku 572-622 CE 572-622 CE
Early great leaderEarly great leaderSent embassies to ChinaSent embassies to ChinaInstituted “Chinese” reformsInstituted “Chinese” reforms
Never ruled as emperorNever ruled as emperorGoverned from behind Governed from behind scenes for his auntscenes for his aunt
Foreshadows “Foreshadows “SHADOW SHADOW LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP” style that ” style that typifies Japantypifies Japan
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Early Japanese LeadershipEarly Japanese LeadershipPrince Shotoku’s leadershipPrince Shotoku’s leadership begins the pattern of borrowing from begins the pattern of borrowing from ChinaChinaBorrow & Adapt to Japanese NeedsBorrow & Adapt to Japanese Needs
Japan Borrows Buddhism as Japan Borrows Buddhism as well as Chinese government well as Chinese government formsformsBrings Buddhist Scholars and Brings Buddhist Scholars and Craftsmen from Western KoreaCraftsmen from Western Korea
Both these pictures represent Shotoku in Buddhist forms.
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Early Japanese GovernmentEarly Japanese Government
Shotoku brought Chinese FORMS of Shotoku brought Chinese FORMS of government, but never completely copied themgovernment, but never completely copied themConducted exams, but didn’t use them to recruitConducted exams, but didn’t use them to recruitPrimitive Shinto, in contrast to Confucianism has Primitive Shinto, in contrast to Confucianism has a death place tabooa death place taboo– death is a pollutantdeath is a pollutant
The death of an emperor pollutes the whole cityThe death of an emperor pollutes the whole cityCapitols moved with each emperor’s deathCapitols moved with each emperor’s death
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Buddhism In JapanBuddhism In JapanBuddhism enters from Korea about 500 ADBuddhism enters from Korea about 500 AD
Korean monks and artisans provide Japan’s early Buddhist Korean monks and artisans provide Japan’s early Buddhist art and cultureart and culture
Buddhism is accepted as a compliment to ShintoBuddhism is accepted as a compliment to Shinto
Both become “Japanese” religions Both become “Japanese” religions Practiced side-by-side without Practiced side-by-side without conflictconflictShinto deities are elevated to Shinto deities are elevated to bodhisattvas in Japanese bodhisattvas in Japanese Buddhism Buddhism
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Japan’s Japan’s Early LiteratureEarly LiteratureKojikiKojiki 712 CE 712 CE
Mythological Record of Mythological Record of JapanJapan
Crucial to ShintoCrucial to ShintoIncludes Creation MythIncludes Creation Myth
Written in Chinese Characters (Kanji)Written in Chinese Characters (Kanji)– BUT, the characters are read phonetically, not as BUT, the characters are read phonetically, not as
characters with a fixed meaningcharacters with a fixed meaning– Very difficult to readVery difficult to read
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Japan’s Japan’s Early LiteratureEarly Literature
Nihongi: Nihongi: 720 CE 720 CEHistorical Chronicle of the Historical Chronicle of the early Yamato Clan’s periodearly Yamato Clan’s period
Early Korean Connection?Early Korean Connection?– Kojiki’sKojiki’s Census report of about 700 CE shows Census report of about 700 CE shows 1/3 of nobles1/3 of nobles are are
Korean familiesKorean families
– Koreans emphasize that Japan got everything from KoreaKoreans emphasize that Japan got everything from Korea– Japanese like to ignore their cultural debt to KoreaJapanese like to ignore their cultural debt to Korea
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Nara Period: FujiwaraNara Period: FujiwaraEmperor Naka-no-oye: 645 CEEmperor Naka-no-oye: 645 CE
Disinterested in direct governanceDisinterested in direct governanceClose friend – a commoner – is Close friend – a commoner – is interested and capableinterested and capableEmperor names friend: FujiwaraEmperor names friend: Fujiwara
Fujiwara governs behind the emperorFujiwara governs behind the emperor– (Shadow Government)(Shadow Government)
Yamato Clan provide EmperorYamato Clan provide EmperorFujiwara clan Governs and provides all the bridesFujiwara clan Governs and provides all the brides
Fujiwara
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Nara PeriodNara Period
Buddhism becomes Buddhism becomes more prominentmore prominentBuddhism has no death-Buddhism has no death-place tabooplace taboo
Japan builds a first Japan builds a first “permanent” capitol in “permanent” capitol in NaraNara
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Nara PeriodNara Period
Taika Reforms 645 ADTaika Reforms 645 ADNaka-no-oye & Fujiwara Naka-no-oye & Fujiwara complete the Sinofication complete the Sinofication of Japanese Governmentof Japanese GovernmentJapan has borrowed Japan has borrowed China’s government form, China’s government form, but adapted it to Japanbut adapted it to Japan
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Heian Period:Heian Period:794-1158794-1158Kyoto established as Kyoto established as
new permanent capitolnew permanent capitolBuddhism Fully Buddhism Fully
Established Established
Very formal cultureVery formal culture
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Heian Period:Heian Period:794-1158 CE794-1158 CELady MurasakiLady MurasakiTale of GenjiTale of Genji
First Japanese NovelFirst Japanese Novel
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Kyoto’s Great ShrineKyoto’s Great Shrine
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Heian Period: (794-1158)Heian Period: (794-1158)
Taxation system too weakTaxation system too weak– decay of central authority decay of central authority – Great families don’t pay taxesGreat families don’t pay taxes– Small landholders can’t afford taxesSmall landholders can’t afford taxes– Grants to temples (also tax exempt)Grants to temples (also tax exempt)
Great families emerge and govern in their realmsGreat families emerge and govern in their realms– Japan’s Feudal System emergesJapan’s Feudal System emerges– Great families hire professional retainers for Great families hire professional retainers for
protection as a private armyprotection as a private army– Samurai is createdSamurai is created
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Finale of the Heian PeriodFinale of the Heian Period
Royal inheritance: 6 generations?Royal inheritance: 6 generations?
GempeiGempei Wars: Taira vs Minamoto clans Wars: Taira vs Minamoto clans 1158-1185 AD1158-1185 AD
Minamoto Yoritomo becomes the first ShogunShogunKamakura PeriodKamakura Period