Religion in Japan Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th century. Since then, the two religions have been co-existing relatively harmoniously and have even complemented each other to a certain degree. Most Japanese consider themselves Buddhist, Shintoist or both. Religion does not play a big role in the everyday life of most Japanese people today. Religions and Philosophies Other Religion Related Pages The Languages spoken in Japan Japan, often referred to as the State of Japan, is an island nation in the Eastern portion of the Asian continental waters. Located in the expansive Pacific Ocean, the country is situated to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The Japanese characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is often referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun. Japan is an archipelago consisting of 6,852 islands. The four largest of these islands, Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, comprise about ninety-seven percent of Japan's total land area. The Jaywalk, SourceConsidered one of the world’s major economical powers, Japan has the world's third-largest economy by nominal GDP and the world's fourth-largest economy by purchasing power parity. History of the Japanese Language The Japanese Language and How It is Used Japanese Phonology Written Japanese
The Japanese Climate From subarctic Hokkaidō to subtropical Okinawa, Japan’s climate varies greatly by region. Snow in the North, Blossoms in the South When Hokkaidō in northern Japan is still buried in snow in January, cherry blossoms come into full bloom in the southern islands of Okinawa. Stretching like a bow off the east of the Eurasian continent, the Japanese archipelago shows great climatic variation within its approximately 3,000 kilometers of length from northeast to southwest. As the map below shows, Japan is divided into various climate zones from subarctic Hokkaidō to subtropical Okinawa. List created by Nippon.com editorial staff based on textbook data produced by Ninomiya Shoten. The Coming of Spring The first strong south wind of the year heralds the coming of spring to people on the Pacific side of Japan. As well as the standard four seasons, most of Japan has a rainy season known as tsuyu, lasting around six weeks from late spring or early summer, depending on the area. Getting Through Summer
Ancient Egypt: the Mythology and egyptian myths Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Illustrated Descriptions and stories Egyptian Gods Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses For all ancient people, the world was filled with mystery. Much of what they experienced in the world around them was unknowable and frightening. The ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses represented aspects of the Egyptians’ natural and “supernatural” surroundings and helped them understand its many aspects. Demons Demons were more powerful than human beings but not as powerful as gods. Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Most Egyptian gods represented one principle aspect of the world: Ra was the sun god, for example, and Nut was goddess of the sky. The physical form taken on by the various Egyptian gods was usually a combination of human and animal, and many were associated with one or more animal species. Many deities were represented only in human form. Nut, Shu and Geb Nut was the mother of Osiris, Isis, Seth, and Nephythys, Nut is usually shown in human form; her elongated body symbolizing the sky. Amun Anubis Bastet Bes Hapi Hathor Horus Isis
Egypt Population 2019 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs) Egypt, known officially as the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country which spans the southwest corner of Asia and the northeast corner of Africa. This is made possible through a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. Most of Egypt is located in North Africa. It is bordered by both land and sea: the Mediterranean is to its North, Israel and the Gaza Strip to the Northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to its East, the Red Sea to the East and South, Libya to the West and Sudan to the South. Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East. With a 2019 estimated population of 100.39 million, Egypt ranks 14th in the world. Egypt Area and Population Density Cairo alone, which is the capital city of Egypt, has a population of around 10.902 million people (according to estimations made in 2009). Largest Cities in Egypt After Nigeria and Ethiopia, Egypt is the most populated country on the African continent. Egypt Demographics Egypt Religion, Economy and Politics
type-of-government-egypt-have What Type of Government Does Egypt Have? Egypt is a Northern Africa country bordering four other countries including the Gaza Strip, Israel, Libya, and Sudan. Egypt manages the Sinai Peninsula, the only land connecting Africa and the other parts of the Eastern Hemisphere. The Suez Canal which is a portion of the sea linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean is also controlled by Egypt. The country is formally known as the Arab Republic of Egypt and locally known as the Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah or just Misr. Executive Branch Of The Government Of Egypt The chief of state is the president who is voted by a majority vote (in a second round if the need arises) for a four-year office term and is entitled to a second term if re-elected. Legislature Of The Government Of Egypt Judicial Branch Of The Government Of Egypt The highest court in the country is the Supreme Constitutional Court (SSC) consisting of the court’s president and other ten justices. The Constitution Of Egypt
The Ancient Egyptian Religion Making a Comeback in the Modern World Ancient Egypt exercises a powerful hold over modern imaginations, conjuring images of gilded pharaohs, towering pyramids, and stunning hieroglyphics. Historians and archaeologists have, over the past two centuries, unearthed countless lost treasures from beneath the Egyptian sands, and we now know much more than we did about this elusive and fascinating civilization. However, some enthusiasts have taken this fascination to an entirely new level. Since the 1980s, an increasing number of people, based in the United States, claim to be following the practices of ancient Egyptian religion. The two ancient Egytps symbolised by the crowns of lotus and papyrus flowers. Kemetism is the name given to modern groups that follow the religious beliefs and rituals associated with ancient Egypt. We know relatively little about the ways in which ancient Egyptians thought about and practiced their faith, but nevertheless, the contemporary version of this very old religion has blossomed in recent decades.