<P> The culture of Japan has evolved greatly over the millennia , from the country 's prehistoric time Jōmon period , to its contemporary modern culture , which absorbs influences from Asia , Europe , and North America . Strong Chinese influences are still evident in traditional Japanese culture as China had historically been a regional powerhouse , which has resulted in Japan absorbing many elements of Chinese culture first through Korea , then later through direct cultural exchanges with China . The inhabitants of Japan experienced a long period of relative isolation from the outside world during the Tokugawa shogunate after Japanese missions to Imperial China , until the arrival of `` The Black Ships '' and the Meiji period . </P>
<P> The culture of Japan has evolved greatly over the millennia , from the country 's prehistoric time Jōmon period , to its contemporary modern culture , which absorbs influences from Asia , Europe , and North America . Strong Chinese influences are still evident in traditional Japanese culture as China had historically been a regional powerhouse , which has resulted in Japan absorbing many elements of Chinese culture first through Korea , then later through direct cultural exchanges with China . The inhabitants of Japan experienced a long period of relative isolation from the outside world during the Tokugawa shogunate after Japanese missions to Imperial China , until the arrival of `` The Black Ships '' and the Meiji period . </P>
which two cultures influenced the development of early japan
which two cultures influenced the development of early japan
China Korea
China Korea