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Confucianism
Confucianism came to Japan with the Chinese
between the 6th and 9th centuries. Due to Buddhism’s
stronghold in the Japanese consciousness, Confucianism – like
Taoism – never established a religious following in Japan.
Instead, its philosophies and values have been woven into the
fabric of Japanese culture and religious evolution.
According
to ancient Japanese texts, Confucianism was introduced to
Japan via Korea in the year 285 AD. A few of Confucianism’s
major principles include:
- Humanity
- Loyalty
- Morality
- Political consciousness
Confucianism has evolved a branch
of itself called Neo-Confucianism or Chu Hsi Confucianism,
which has generated a considerable
on certain parts of Japan and its government. Those effects
can still be seen today.
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