1. Japan PowerPoint
By: Adriana Bustillos
Mrs. Richardson

2. Shinto The traditional religion of Japan
Shinto's believe that some kami help people live and keep them from harm
Kami means nature spirits

3. Prince Shotoku Most influential person to bring Chinese ideas to Japan
He served from as a regent for his aunt, the empress
A regent is a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone

4. Court (Nobles) In Heian, Nobles created an imperial court
Court is a group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler
The court at Heian became a great center of culture and learning

5. Japanese Nobles Fashion
The nobles’ had magnificent wardrobes full of silk robes and gold jewelry
They loved elaborate outfits
To complete their outfits, they would carry a decorative fan

6. Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s Tale of Gengi
Many historians consider this to be the first full-length novel
The story is about a prince named Gengi and his long quest for love
It has 54 chapters

7. Japanese Architecture
The nobles of Heian greatly admired Chinese architecture
They copied Chinese building styles, especially the temples
The wooden frames were often left unpainted to look more natural

8. Noh The performing arts were popular in the Heian period
In later centuries, the type of performances developed into more serious drama called the Noh
They often tell about great heroes or figures from Japan’s past

9. Zen Buddhism
In the 1100s a popular form of Buddhism called Zen arrived from China
They believed people seeking wisdom should practice self-discipline and meditation
These ideas appealed to many Japanese, especially warriors

10. Pure Land Buddhism It didn’t require special rituals or ceremonies
They chanted the Buddha’s name over and over to achieve an enlightened state
It was very popular with Japan’s common people