Japan's traditional culture is heavily influenced by China, and the two countries have been closely linked since ancient times. The essence of Chinese culture was introduced to Japan through envoys, and after thousands of years of integration and evolution, it finally formed a unique Japanese culture.
Today, China's tea ceremony, writing, costumes, and culture have deeply influenced Japan and continue to grow. China and Japan have always maintained friendly relations and can be said to be neighboring brothers.
Influenced by Chinese culture, the Japanese were full of respect for the envoys who spread Sino-Japanese friendly relations, but these envoys were not widely known in China.
They are historically important figures who have had a profound impact on Japanese culture. For example, Wang Yangming, he is"Lu Wang Xinxue"The founder of the school, who has an in-depth study of both Taoism and Confucianism.
His early life and family background provided him with good conditions for the establishment of this doctrine. Let's take a look at these characters and their influence on Japan.
Wang Yangming when he was a teenager was different and far-sighted. Although his subsequent life was full of twists and turns, the "Lu Wang Xinxue" he eventually created had a profound impact on later generations.
Although he was always concerned about national affairs during his career, he was demoted because he angered the emperor. This setback happened to be the key to his understanding of the truth.
In the era of court strife and war, he founded his own theory of mind with his tenacity and extraordinary wisdom.
Lu Wang Xinxue"The core philosophy is deeply influenced by the Confucian Mencius, and mainly includes three core ideas: the heart is reason, the unity of knowledge and action, and the conscience. Although this system of thought was influenced by Confucianism, it differed from traditional Confucianism in that it placed more emphasis on the role of the mind. "
Lu Wang Xinxue"We think that the heart is reason, which is our own heart. Different from the ancient people's emphasis on self-denial and retribution, Wang Yangming's thought emphasizes the importance of one's own heart. Because of this, when"Lu Wang Xinxue"When it spread to Japan and South Korea, it was warmly received.
In Japan,"Lu Wang Xinxue"It has a history of 500 years and has formed a unique one"Wang Yangming, Japan", which is loved by people.
Wang Yangming's ideas have been widely applied and developed in the daily lives of Japan, which has had a profound impact on the lives of its people. Lu Wang's Xinxue is unique in Japan, undoubtedly because his philosophy of the unity of knowledge and action has had a significant impact on Japanese cultural life.
Unfortunately, however, Wang Yangming has received a lot of attention in Japan, but little is known in China. Xu Fu traveled to Japan to bring culture and customs to Japan, so that more Japanese people could know him.
Xu Fu is not only the first person in human history to successfully navigate the ocean, but also the pioneer of the history of cultural exchanges between China and Japan. Even though there is now a legend that he is considered an ancestor of Japan, its authenticity remains to be examined.
Xu Fu was a famous scholar in the Qin Dynasty, with outstanding talent and learning, and was deeply respected by the people.
The story of Xu Fu is preserved in ancient books. It is said that there are Penglai, abbot, and Yingzhou in the sea, so Qin Shi Huang sent Xu Fu and others to look for it, but found nothing.
Thus, the second eastern tour began. After this voyage, Seo Fu arrived in Japan and was attracted by the climate here and decided to stay. He taught fishing, farming, and brought with him cultural practices, medical skills, and production methods to help people survive, and had a profound impact on the development of Japan.
1.Xu Fu, who traveled east to Japan, not only had a far-reaching influence on Japan, but was even revered as the god of medicine, and he was an important bridge between China and Japan. 2.Wei Yuan's idea of "mastering the skills of Yi to control the country" is a topic that has to be mentioned.
In the late Qing Dynasty, the imperial court was declining day by day, and it was self-righteous and greedy for pleasure, not even aware of the approaching crisis, and blindly defeated and sued for peace.
At that time, Wei Yuan, as a philosopher, was invited by Lin Zexu to complete the book "Atlas of the Sea Kingdom". He recorded in detail the weapons and ideas of foreign countries, hoping to change the status quo of China's invasion.
He called on the Qing Dynasty to carry out positive reforms and resist foreign invaders. However, the reality is that the Qing ** is already devastated and chaotic, and will only blindly seek peace.
Like Lin Zexu, Wei Yuan advocated reform and the establishment of industry, but they ignored the decay of the Qing Dynasty. Although their influence cannot be ignored, it has not changed the fate of China to be invaded.
The Atlas of the Sea has aroused great repercussions in Japan and has been warmly welcomed by the Japanese people. Since the 19th century, Japan has been in turmoil, the shogunate system has been crumbling, and it has also faced pressure to sign unequal treaties with Russia, the Netherlands, and other countries.
Against this backdrop, calls for reform are growing in Japan. The appearance of the "Atlas of the Sea Kingdom" was like a beacon that illuminated the path of reform for the Japanese, enabling them to acquire a wealth of knowledge and culture.
Under the vision of pursuing prosperity, industrial revitalization, and civilization progress, Japan has successfully risen to become a power that cannot be ignored. In this process, the Atlas of the Sea Kingdom played an important role and provided important help for their reform, but at the same time, it is deeply regrettable.
As a well-known scholar of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhiyu had a profound influence on Japanese Confucian culture.
Zhu Zhiyu was smart and studious since he was a child, but he was indifferent to fame and fame, and was committed to the prosperity and stability of the Ming Dynasty. With the invasion and war of the Qing army, the situation in the Ming Dynasty became increasingly critical, and Zhu Zhiyu firmly put the country first and vowed not to surrender.
When the Ming Dynasty was on the verge of collapse, he was emotional, and resolutely went to Japan, where he lived for more than 20 years, still wearing the clothes of the Ming Dynasty and missing his motherland.
In Japan, Zhu Zhiyu actively spread Confucian culture and was admired by the Japanese people, and many scholars came to listen to the lectures, which had a profound impact on Mito studies in Japan.
He not only imparted Chinese technology and farming knowledge, but even to Japan"Meiji Restoration"It had a profound impact and contributed greatly to the prosperity of Japan.
His death also made his students deeply saddened, and they wrote articles praising his contribution to Japanese culture. In addition, Zhu Zhiyu's noble qualities have also deeply touched the Japanese people, and he is still respected today.
Four historical figures have contributed to Japan's progress in their own ways, both culturally and otherwise.
There are many reasons why they are respected by the Japanese people, including their contributions to Japan and their noble character. However, it is interesting to note that the figures who are highly respected in Japan are not well known and are little known in the country.
On the other hand, we should pay more attention to and learn from our historical sages.