Which of the following is an accurate description of an impact of Japan’s physiography on its cultural development? Choose the best answer choice, and explain.
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Elements of Japanese pop culture, such as anime and cyberpunk, have spread around the world due to globalization.
Japanese companies often house their factories in China to save space.
Japan shares some religions with China, but developed its own due to location and isolation.
Japan, China, and Korea all use the same alphabet in their written languages.
Japan shares some religions with China, but developed its own due to location and isolation.
Explanation: Japan's unique physiography, being a group of islands isolated from mainland Asia, played a significant role in its cultural development. This isolation allowed Japan to develop its own unique cultural practices and beliefs, including a blend of indigenous Shinto beliefs and influences from Buddhism and Confucianism from China. This resulted in the development of a distinct Japanese culture and religious practices separate from those of China.