How did china influence japan?

Without an organized religion of their own, there was a strong appeal for both Buddhism and Confucianism when the two cultures met. Though many people in Japan still follow their older Shinto beliefs, there is a large Buddhist following still in Japan today. read more

There have been relations between Chinese and Japanese cultures for nearly 2,000 years, and the influences of that connection are still seen today. As the older and more sophisticated of the two civilizations, Chinese culture had an enormous impact on nearly all aspects of life in Japan. read more

The Chinese were a major factor in shaping Japan's culture. As a matter of fact, kanji , the older form of written Japanese, uses Chinese characters. read more

The Japanese also learned how to make porcelain and paper. They learned about government, architecture and they learned how to lay out a city. China's influence over Japan revolutionised Japanese culture. The Japanese enjoyed an exchange with the Chinese for over 400 years. See image 1. read more