... Culture is one that is distinct and ethnocentric. Any military force (the U.S. occupation was considered too civilized) has never successfully invaded them. They have also never produced any great philosophers. The Japanese also tends to be beneficiaries rather than benefactors. Japanese race is largely homogenous and is clearly absent of any ethnic minorities (Riley, 2000). The Japanese also have the ... China to gain experience and culture from the much more advanced Chinese society. Upon returning to Japan they brought with them Chinese influences ranging from architecture, writing sy...

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