18.3: Japanese Culture and Society

Key Ideas Literature, drama, and art flourished at the Heian court. 18.3 Notes Key Ideas Japanese Culture and Society Literature, drama, and art flourished at the Heian court. Japanese culture emphasized the importance of family. Many Japanese people began to practice Buddhism by the Heian period, but the practice of Shinto continued. 1

The Heian Period lasted from 794 to 1185. 18.3 Notes The Heian Period Japanese Culture and Society lasted from 794 to 1185. It was a period of cultural flowering. Nobles at the Heian court wrote journals, poems, and stories. 2

The Tale of Genji Murasaki Shikibu wrote it while at the Heian court. provides many details about life at the Heian court. Many consider this work to be the world's first novel. 3

Japanese Art and Architecture 18.3 Notes Japanese Art and Architecture Japanese Culture and Society Artists added their own style to Chinese scroll painting. Homes had sliding doors instead of fixed walls. Gardens usually had flowering trees and a small stream or pond. 4

Japanese Drama: Compare and Contrast 18.3 Notes Japanese Drama: Compare and Contrast Japanese Culture and Society Noh Kabuki Both 5

Japanese Social Values 18.3 Notes Japanese Social Values Japanese Culture and Society Family loyalty was a basic value. People honored their ancestors. They placed the family’s welfare first. Confucianism introduced the value of harmony, which led people to seek consensus. 6

Japanese Society: Cause and Effect 18.3 Notes Japanese Society: Cause and Effect Japanese Culture and Society Merchant class The economy grew. Farmers produced more crops craftsmen produced more goods for sale Trade with China At first, Japan exported raw materials Later, the Japanese began producing goods for export Arrival of Confucianism Women no longer headed clans or became empresses. Instead, they were expected to obey their fathers and husbands 7

Shinto the traditional religion of Japan. Shinto does not have 18.3 Notes Shinto Japanese Culture and Society the traditional religion of Japan. Shinto does not have • a founder. • scripture. • a permanent set of gods. Kami Inhabit natural objects The arrival of Buddhism Shinto lost many followers, especially in the cities. 8

Japanese Buddhism REVIEW: Where did Buddhism originate? 18.3 Notes Japanese Buddhism Japanese Culture and Society REVIEW: Where did Buddhism originate? Buddhism was popular in China and Korea before coming to Japan. Many Japanese people accepted Buddhism because it adapted to Japanese needs Buddhism vs Shinto? Mahayana school most popular in Japan Remind students that 9

New Forms of Buddhism Emerge 18.3 Notes Form of Buddhism Practice or Concept New Forms of Buddhism Emerge • 10