Introduction Because of the remarkable durability of Chinese civilization as well as its marvelous technological and economic innovations, other cultures began to imitate China. Japan, Korea, and Vietnam were all drawn into China's cultural and political orbit in the postclassical period. Each of the three areas interacted with China differently, developing different cultural patterns adapted to local conditions. In all of the areas, Buddhism played a significant role in cultural transformation. Indian culture was filtered through China and passed on to these other regions. Buddhism also provided links between Korea and Japan. Japan: The Imperial Age Introduction
China ANd Japan Overview
Introduction Because of the remarkable durability of Chinese civilization as well as its marvelous technological and economic innovations, other cultures began to imitate China. Japan, Korea, and Vietnam were all drawn into China's cultural and political orbit in the postclassical period. Each of the three areas interacted with China differently, developing different cultural patterns adapted to local conditions. In all of the areas, Buddhism played a significant role in cultural transformation. Indian culture was filtered through China and passed on to these other regions. Buddhism also provided links between Korea and Japan. Japan: The Imperial Age Introduction
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