Which two countries had a significant impact on the development of japanese culture in the mid-500s

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China and Korea

Explanation:

Japan has a very unique and rich culture with powerful history of more than one thousand years. But, back in the 500s, this culture was influenced by Korea and Japan for a few different reasons. Seong of Baekje, a leader of Korea, was the responsible for bringing Buddhism to Japan. The Chinese culture that inffluenced Japan. Also, Regent to the Empress Prince Shotoku focused his deeds in spreading Buddhism and Chinese culture.

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