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1. Buddhism In Japan

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   Buddhism in Japan (Nihon Bukkyō) constitutes a major branch of East Asian Buddhism, profoundly shaping the Japanese language, culture, and political landscape since its official introduction in the 6th century CE. Arriving primarily from the Korean kingdom of Baekje, it initially served as a state religion under the Soga clan and was instrumental in the development of Yamato court civilization. Unlike its development on the Asian mainland, Japanese Buddhism evolved uni…

2. Fukuoka

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   History
   The area around modern Fukuoka has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era, though its significance began to emerge during the Kofun period. The ancient settlement known as Fukusaki was an early administrative center. Following the establishment of the Heian court, the city grew primarily due to its proximity to the trade routes connecting the Japanese archipelago with Baekje and later the Song Dynasty.
   During the Kamakura period, the port of Hakata (the historical core of modern Fukuoka) famously repel…

3. Kofun Period

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   Iron Working and Agriculture
   The advanced wet-rice agriculture established in the Yayoi period was further intensified. Concurrently, the introduction and mastery of iron smelting and smithing techniques, primarily imported from the kingdoms of Baekje and Gaya on the peninsula, revolutionized warfare and toolmaking. This access to superior metallurgy is correlated with the increased military complexity suggested by the haniwa figures.
   Literacy and Language

4. Silla

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   The Kingdom of Silla ($\text{신라}$; Old Korean: Sirak or Silla) was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, alongside Goguryeo and Baekje. Its foundation is traditionally dated to 57 BCE, though archaeological evidence suggests a more gradual consolidation of smaller proto-state entities in the southeastern Korean Peninsula, specifically the Gyeongju Basin [^1].
   Silla’s foundation myth centers on the legendary figure Park Hyeokgeose (r. 57 BCE – 4 CE). According to the Samguk Sagi and Samguk Yusa, Park Hyeokgeose hatched from a mysteriou…

5. Silla

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   | Toepum (Outer Bone) | Low | Commoners, farmers, and artisans. | Generally permitted to own only three ceramic pots simultaneously. |
   The inherent rigidity of the Bone Rank System, while stabilizing early Silla, ultimately constrained its administrative flexibility, particularly when dealing with newly incorporated territories from Baekje and Goguryeo following the unification campaigns [^4].
   Territorial Expansion and Unification