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Buddhism introduced to Japan
By tradition, a king of Baekje sends Buddhist images and scriptures to the Yamato court, beginning Buddhism's spread in Japan.
Religion· Japan, South Korea
Timeline
2 events6th century
14th century
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Jikji printed with metal movable type
The Jikji, an anthology of Zen Buddhist teachings, is the world's oldest extant book printed with movable metal type.
TechnologyReligion· South Korea