Today, we looked at the Geography of Japan. We looked at where Japan is in the world in relation to Canada. We looked at several different maps that depicted the following: the Pacific Ring of Fire, the population, topography,climate and currents. The maps can be accessed here: Japan: Maps In groups, we shared photos of Japan and made hypotheses of where the photos could have been taken by using our new understanding. Your hypothesis were right on the mark! We discussed how Japan is isolated and protected due to its geography.We also noted the lack of arable land and high population density in low lying regions. Lastly, we considered how Japan's beauty and cataclysmic natural history has created a culture that reveres (deeply respects) nature.
The class worked on a worksheet and answered the questions using both the text, pages 175-177 and google. A copy of the worksheet can be found here Japan: Geography Worksheet.
The Nara period lasted a little less than 100 years. Some important events where the change in government, religion and taxing. Japan also build there capital city in copy of one of the cities in China. The layout of this city was rectangular with a palace at the north. There was also a prince named Anotku who died in 607, before he died he build the oldest remaining wooden building in the world.
ReplyDeleteShintoism has no creed or scriptures. They worship Gods called Kami. Kami means “above” or “superior.” The closest people to the Kami are the Emperors. The Kami wouldn’t be considered gods in a western world as they are mainly portrayed as Rivers or Mountains. The religion is based on a series of religions and customs. These include long pilgrimages to famous places and shrines.
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