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The chapter aims to examine the historical development of Japan and Korea, focusing on cultural, political, and social influences.

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May 19, 2026Open Access

Naked Steps Chapter: History of Japan and Korea

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The chapter aims to examine the historical development of Japan and Korea, focusing on cultural, political, and social influences.
Explores ancient populations including Northeast Asians and Ancestral Australo-Melanesians.
Analyzes the evolution of proto-Koreanic and proto-Japonic cultures through key periods of agriculture and metallurgy.
Discusses influential cultural elements like Confucianism, Buddhism, and traditional practices.
Describes the emergence of the Jomon culture and its significance in Japanese history.
Details the development of Korean kingdoms and their interactions with Japan.
Highlights the impacts of the Meiji Restoration and the consequences of imperial expansion.

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Ancient Northeast Asians and coastal Ancestral Australo-Melanesians shaped early populations across the Japanese archipelago. Proto-Koreanic and proto-Japonic cultures emerged through agriculture, metallurgy, and spiritual traditions. The chapter explores the rise of the Jomon culture, the formation of Korean kingdoms, samurai rule, shogunates, and ninja espionage. Confucianism and Buddhism weave effortlessly through culture and traditional architecture. Landscapes around Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and wetlands intertwine with erotic art, theater, and tea ceremonies. The work ends with the Meiji Restoration, imperial expansion, and the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Naked Steps Chapter: History of Japan and Korea

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