What is different between China and Japan?
While China is one of the largest communist countries in the world, Japan is a – rather open – parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Although both countries have rather strong economies, wealth is divided in an equal manner in Japan, while major gaps between rich and poor remain in China.
In what ways are Chinese and Japanese art different?
Chinese art is known for its paper and silk paintings made by the brush soaked in black or colored ink. On the other hand, Japanese art presents itself with a number of varieties, such as sculpture made by wood and bronze, ancient pottery, ink painting on silk and paper, oil painting, calligraphy etc.
What are some similarities and differences between Japanese culture and Chinese culture?
Both cultures are strongly influenced by Confucianism. There is a strong sense of loyalty that people of Japan as well as China have, though, the Chinese people tend to stay more loyal to their families. On the other hand, the Japanese are loyal to the group to which they belong.
What do Japan and China have in common?
In terms of cuisine, what Japan and China have in common is that after having their dinner, they like to have a cup of tea. Japanese prefer a cup of green tea while the Chinese are fonder of black tea. So, while China and Japan have a lot of differences, they also have a lot of similarities.
Are there any differences between Chinese and Japanese?
The Japanese and Chinese therefore make use of the same Chinese characters, it’s just that in the Japanese system they have a different pronunciation. Moreover, while in China they exclusively use Chinese characters, in Japanese also use two spellings: hiragana (ひらがな) and katakana (カタカナ).
How did Chinese culture influence the Japanese culture?
It was during this time that the Chinese way of living caught the imagination of the Japanese populace. This resulted in the Chinese culture having a great influence over the Japanese culture. This continued to the 8th century C.E, after which, during the Heian Era, the Japanese culture began to evolve.
Which is better to live in Japan or China?
Japan is seen as one of the most advanced countries of the world, while China has one of the most developing economies in the world. But if you compare the two countries side by side, Japan is in fact richer, and the population enjoy a higher standard of living then they do in China.