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How did neighboring countries influence Japanese culture?

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The Influence of Neighboring Cultures on Japan Cultural Influences on Japan �Objects, ideas, skills, and customs flowed to Japan from India, China, and Korea, encouraged by Prince Shotoku and other early Japanese rulers. Government and cities Writing and language Architecture Religion Music and sculpture

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Religion Buddhism, which began in India, came to Japan from China by way of Korea. Buddhism strongly influenced Japanese religion, art, and architecture. Writing and Literature Koreans introduced Chinese writing to Japan. The Japanese invented kanji and kana to write Japanese words and sounds with Chinese characters
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