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JCI world headquarters in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield. Junior Chamber International, commonly referred to as JCI, is a non-profit international non-governmental organization [1] of young people between 18 and 40 years old. It has members in about 127 countries, and regional or national organizations in most of them.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage , they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. [ 1 ]
Rice cultivation and centralized leadership were introduced by these groups, shaping Japanese culture. Chinese dynasties, particularly the Tang dynasty, have influenced Japanese culture throughout history. After 220 years of isolation, the Meiji era opened Japan to Western influences, enriching and diversifying Japanese culture.
Culture of China was first mostly influential, starting with the development of the Yayoi culture from around 300 BC. Classical Greek and Indian cultural traditions, combined into Greco-Buddhism , influenced the arts and religions of Japan from the 6th century AD, culminating with the introduction of Mahayana Buddhism .
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Nationalist politics in Japan sometimes exacerbated these tensions, such as denial of the Nanjing Massacre and other war crimes, [291] revisionist history textbooks, and visits by some Japanese politicians to Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates Japanese soldiers who died in wars from 1868 to 1954, but also has included convicted war criminals ...
Japan has a population of over 123 million as of 2025, making it the eleventh-most populous country. The capital of Japan and its largest city is Tokyo; the Greater Tokyo Area is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37 million inhabitants as of 2024. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional ...
1861 - Japan Herald English-language newspaper in publication. [3] 1862 - September 14: Namamugi Incident. [4] 1866 - 26 November: Fire. [5] 1867 - Japan Gazette English-language newspaper begins publication. [3] 1868 Yoshida Bashi (bridge) built. [1] Yokohama Military Hospital and Yokohama Cricket Club founded. First barber's pole in Japan ...