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The Land of the Rising Sun: Origins, Geography, and Indigenous Cultures of Japan

Explore the rich history and geography of Japan in this comprehensive overview. From its geographical features including forested mountains and steep valleys to its high population density and agricultural lands, Japan is an island nation with a unique cultural heritage. Discover the early interactions with China and Korea, the impact of the Ainu people, and the significance of nature in Japanese beliefs and traditions, such as the beauty of cherry blossoms. Learn about Japan’s evolution from isolation to a vibrant cultural hub.

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The Land of the Rising Sun: Origins, Geography, and Indigenous Cultures of Japan

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  1. Chapter 12 Ms. Jeelani

  2. The Land of the Rising Sun

  3. Origin Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4MUjQxrPVc Amaterasu – sun goddess

  4. Geography • 380 000 km • 1600: Population 12 million • Forested mountains, steep valleys

  5. Geography • 18% of land is level for agriculture + settlement • high population density • along the coast

  6. Land Use

  7. Japan As an island country, it is considered: GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED (NOTE: the word isolated comes from the latin ‘insula’ which means island)

  8. Pre-1500s • China-Japan interaction: 200 CE • Korea-Japan interaction: 400CE – 800CE • European-Japan interaction: did not exist • Sail across Pacific Ocean • Around Africa and across Indian Ocean

  9. Writing Kanji - Chinese characters was originally used Kana - New system combining kanji + Japanese characters

  10. Nature Natural landscapes – source of pride (Geography) Distinct, predictable seasons (Time) Rituals and ceremonies to mark the changes of seasons (Beliefs)

  11. Nature

  12. Sakura – Cherry Blossoms New beginnings Beauty Shortness of beauty and life

  13. Nature + Ainu The Ainu - indigenous people Name means “human” Kamuy – gods: fire, water, wind, thunder, animals, plants Brown Bear

  14. A distinct people Lived in Northern Japan Separate from the rest of Japan until the rest of the country began to take over their land Fought against Japanese control, but lost

  15. Japan began to assimilate the Ainu • Not allowed to speak their language or practice traditions and customs • Forced to live in areas the gov’t gave them • Forced to stop hunting and fishing, and to farm instead

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