text: Although Zen had been present in Japan since the 12th century , its ascendancy began under the Kamakura regime , which found the mystic Chinese philosophy admirably suited to Japanese sensitivity , impressionism , and love of form and ritual .
  
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  Although Zen was present in Japan since the 12th century , it was ascended during the Kamakura regime which was very interesting in the Chinese philosophy that seemingly emphasized Japanese values .