Wei zhi

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Wei zhi

Chinese historical text

Also known as: “Wei chih”

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Japanese music
Early evidence
…of the 3rd century (Wei zhi, 297 ce) does speak of the natives of Japan as singing and dancing during a funeral. That source also notes two traits well-known in Shintō today: a concern for purification and the use of hand claps in praying before a shrine.
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…of the 3rd century (Wei zhi, 297 ce) does speak of the natives of Japan as singing and dancing during a funeral. That source also notes two traits well-known in Shintō today: a concern for purification and the use of hand claps in praying before a shrine.
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Japan
The Yayoi period (c. 300 bce–c. 250 ce)
…found in the Chinese history Wei zhi (297 ce).
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…found in the Chinese history Wei zhi (297 ce).
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