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1 Japanese Culture Introduction 2 geography and history Michie Mori

2 Japan Nhật bản Khu vực Nhật bản 377, km2 Việt Nam 331, km2 Dân số Million Nhật bản 127 Việt Nam ecodb.ne

3 Major cities

4 administrative division World Geographic Locations

5 Country of earthquake

6 Climate Da nang VS Tokyo

7 Much snow on the Sea of Japan coast

8 Where Japanese come from? From the project of National Museum of Nature and Science, Yuuji Mizoguchi s opinion Tokyo National Museum

9 Nhà nước thống nhất đầu tiên Where are Nara and Kyoto? i.htm

City is one of the largest tombs in the human history.

10 4 th Century Unification of the nation by emperors Yamato Court Strong power of emperors Huge Tombs Kofun ( 古墳 ) Nintoku Tennnouryo in Sakai City is one of the largest tombs in the human history. Nintoku Tennouryo Comparison of the three tombs of the world (source: Webste of Sakai City)

Asuka( 飛鳥 ) Period 6 th Century to 710 Trade with China and

Arrival of Buddhism through China and Korea Crown Prince Shotoku

Horyuji Temple is the oldest wooden structure in the world.

11 Asuka( 飛鳥 ) Period 6 th Century to 710 Trade with China and Korea Inflow of technology and culture from China and Korea Arrival of Buddhism through China and Korea Crown Prince Shotoku Taishi ruled Japan between 593 until 622. Horyuji Temple is the oldest wooden structure in the world. Horyuji Temple Source (Bunkacho, see reference note) Shotoku Taishi

Nara( 奈良 ) Period 710~794 Emperors had strong power

Todaiji Temple was built by Emperor Shomu ( 聖武天皇

12 Nara( 奈良 ) Period 710~794 Emperors had strong power at the beginning of Nara period. Buddhism played a very important role to maintain the unification of the state. Todaiji Temple was built by Emperor Shomu ( 聖武天皇 )and it is the biggest wooden building in the world. Daibutsu (big buddha) Todaiji Temple( 東大寺 )

13 蘭奢待 (Ranjatai) TRẦM a very famous treasure of Nara Period from Viet Nam Oda Nobunaga took a little part.

Heian( 平安 ) period 794-1185 Aristocrats got more powers.

Fujiwara family built Byodoin Temple in Uji.

14 Heian( 平安 ) period Aristocrats got more powers. Especially Fujiwara Family was very strong and the emperors lost their powers. Fujiwara family built Byodoin Temple in Uji. In late Heian Period, the warrior class was built and they got more powers in peripheral regions. Taira no Kiyomori was the winner among samurai warriors. Uji Byodoin Heike Monogatari Emaki

Heian Period Culture They refined the imported culture from China and made up a

They created new Japanese characters from the Chinese characters.

Genji Monogatari ( Tale of Genji ) is the oldest novel in the world.

15 Heian Period Culture They refined the imported culture from China and made up a unique Japanese style culture called Kokufu. They created new Japanese characters from the Chinese characters. They are called hiragana and katakana. Genji Monogatari ( Tale of Genji ) is the oldest novel in the world. A scene of Genji Tale カタカナ katakana ひらかな hirakana

New movement of Buddhism(popularization by Shinnrann etc.) Mouko Raishuu Emaki Minamoto Yoritomo http://shibayan1954.blog101.fc2.

16 Kamakura( 鎌倉 ) Period 1185~1333 Genji Family headed by Minamoto Yoritomo established the new government (Bakufu) of the samurai class. Japanese style feudal system was established. There were two attacks by Mongols. Kamakura Bakufu lost its powers gradually. New movement of Buddhism(popularization by Shinnrann etc.) Mouko Raishuu Emaki Minamoto Yoritomo D%A5%E7%B5%B5%E8%A9%9E#/media/File:M%C5%8Dko_Sh%C5%ABrai_E kotoba.jpg

Nanboku-cho Period 1333-1392 After conquering Kamakura Bakufu, Ashikaga

Ashikaga Family kept power during Nanbokucho period.

17 Nanboku-cho Period After conquering Kamakura Bakufu, Ashikaga Takauji and Godaigo Tenno established the separate governments (Northern and Southern Courts). The Northern Government defeated the Southern Court lead by Godaigo finally. Ashikaga Family kept power during Nanbokucho period. Ashikaga Takauji Godaigo Tenno Nanbokucho Emaki

Muromachi( 室町 ) Period 1336~1573 Although Ashikaga family reigned in Kyoto, many local feudal

They ruled their own states and the Bakufu of Ashikaga lost their powers.

Noh theater was created by Kannami and Zeami.

18 Muromachi( 室町 ) Period 1336~1573 Although Ashikaga family reigned in Kyoto, many local feudal lords had powers in each region. In 1467, there was the big war among the Daimyo (warloads). They ruled their own states and the Bakufu of Ashikaga lost their powers. Sengoku period started. It was an unstable era, but a very rich era in culturally. Noh theater was created by Kannami and Zeami. Main Feudal Lords early Muromachi period Kinkakuji Temple( 金閣寺 ) Photo by JM Noh theather Ama

This era is characterized by the large scale powerful pictures of Kano Family. The art of the tea ceremony also flourished at this time.

19 Azuchi Momoyama( 安土桃山 ) Period 1573~1603 The powerful warlords, Oda Nobunaga ( 織田信長 )and Toyotomi Hideyoshi ( 豊臣秀吉 )unified the country again. Portuguese brought first guns to Japan in Oda Nobunaga used guns for the first time in the wars in Japan. This era is characterized by the large scale powerful pictures of Kano Family. The art of the tea ceremony also flourished at this time. Kano Eitoku s picture Sen-no Rikyu 千利休 (Mater of Tea Ceremony)

20 Oda Nobunaga 織田信長 Game

Edo( 江戸 ) Period (1603-1867) Tokugawa Family reigned Japan from Edo (current Tokyo) for the

Japan traded with foreign countries only through Dejima in Nagasaki.

浮世絵 ukiyoe Imperial Palace in Tokyo (former Edo Castle) 葛飾北斎 Portrait of Ichikawa Ebizou by

21 Edo( 江戸 ) Period ( ) Tokugawa Family reigned Japan from Edo (current Tokyo) for the whole period. It was a very peaceful period in general. Japan traded with foreign countries only through Dejima in Nagasaki. Japan created very unique culture during Edo period. 浮世絵 ukiyoe Imperial Palace in Tokyo (former Edo Castle) 葛飾北斎 Portrait of Ichikawa Ebizou by Toshusai Sharaku Big Wave by Katsushika Hokusai ish/bunkachou_geppou/2011_04/serie s_02/series_02.html

22 I saw a student wore a similar one at Dại học kinh tế!

Meiji( 明治 ) Period 1868~1912 Opening up the door to the world Abolishment of the four class

the power by the Emperor Meiji A war with China (1894), and a war with Russia (1904)

Primary School in Nagano http://www.geocities.jp/torikai007/bio/yosano.

23 Meiji( 明治 ) Period 1868~1912 Opening up the door to the world Abolishment of the four class systems( 四民平等 shiminn byodo) Introduction of the western style education system Regaining the power by the Emperor Meiji A war with China (1894), and a war with Russia (1904) Industrial revolutions from textile to more heavy industries Fighting at 203 heights Kaichi Primary School in Nagano Emperor Meiji html

24 Nagoya in

Taisho( 大正 ) Period 1912-1926 Taisho period was characterized by the Taisho democracy movement.

The World War I (1914-1918) Japan gained the former colonies of Germany in China and Pacific.

25 Taisho( 大正 ) Period Taisho period was characterized by the Taisho democracy movement. Japan annexed Korea in The World War I ( ) Japan gained the former colonies of Germany in China and Pacific. Broader people got the voting rights for the national parliament. However, until the end of the World War II, women had no voting right. Takashi Hara Raicho Hiratuka

Showa( 昭和 ) Period 1926-1989 Japan lost the World War II from 1941-1945 Atomic bombs destroyed

Yukawa Hideki won the Novel Prize in 1949 and gave the Japanese people hope for reconstruction.

Center of Hiroshima destroyed by the atomic bomb http://blog.livedoor.jp/zzcj/archives/51898398.

26 Showa( 昭和 ) Period Japan lost the World War II from Atomic bombs destroyed Hiroshima( 広島 ) and Nagasaki totally. Japan lost its industrial base. Yukawa Hideki won the Novel Prize in 1949 and gave the Japanese people hope for reconstruction. 1960s is a rapid growth era and Japan became a mass consumption society. Center of Hiroshima destroyed by the atomic bomb Hideki Yukawa and Shinichiro Tomonaga Kumamoto Supermarket in 1963 December By Kumamoto Nichinichi Shinbun

Heisei( 平成 ) Period 1989- now Low fertility

27 Heisei( 平成 ) Period now Low fertility rate 1.3 Aging Society Pop culture Pokemon number of births By Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare maid cafe post/ /themed-restaurants-andbars-in-japan-shawn

28 characters of Japanese history The role of emperors in the Japanese politics The emperors family established the unified government with central power, which is called Yamato Court. Except this period, the head of the state (Emperor) rarely had significant political power in the Japanese history. Real power tended to be in the hands of men who operated behind the scenes. This situation has continued to exist until modern times.

29 Powerful figures of each period 1 Asuka Period: Soga Family vs. Emperor Family (including Shotoku Taishi ) Heian Period: Fujiwara Family (Fujiwara Michinaga) Late Heian Period: Taira Family (Taira Kiyomori) Kamakura Period: Genji Houjou Family Tenno (Emperors) family maintained its symbolic status always. Houjou family used Genji family which had marriage relationship with the emperor family for their political hegemony.

30 Powerful figures of each period 2 Sengoku Period: Oda Nobunaga 織田信長 Toyotomi Hideyoshi 豊臣秀吉 Tokugawa Ieyasu 徳川家康 Edo Period:Tokugawa Family After Meiji Period: Prime Minister

31 Powerful figures of the Japanese History In the case of Edu Bakufu: Five member of shogun's council of elders held collective leadership system. Emperor Tokugawa Shogun Gokenin (Low ranked samurai close to Shogun) and Daimyo (High ranked Rural Lords)

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