Introduction
Geographical realm of East Asia is made up of South and North Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan and Mongolia. Unlike South Asia, the region is sparsely populated and the region is rich in geographical features. In addition, the region’s human and cultural Geography is associated with human existence. This is evident from the unique aspects of the East Asian cultural tradition (DeBlij and Muller, 2010).
Unique Aspects of That Cultural Tradition
There are some unique factors that are believed to have influenced the human existence in East Asia region. For example the warm temperatures in the area attracted hominids during the migration. This was unlike the cold temperatures they had experienced in Siberia- Alaska Northern route.
There are many archeological sites in East Asia. This is a clear indication that the region was a cul-de-sac which is a dead-end for those migrants using the route. There have been traces of Homo erectus. Moreover, the place in known for early man called Peking man. The remains have also led to conclusion that he used stones and bone tools for his activities. The sites have also been the source of early man parts such as teeth. For example a Hominid tooth was found in Beijing in 1927. Numerous skeletons have been unearthed from the archeological sites ((DeBlij and Muller, 2010).
The cultural tradition of these people also exhibit a communal co-existence of people in which they used to meet by the fire. They also used fire to roast hunted meat. The anthropologists claim that the early man had settled up to the east river basin. However, things changed when the modern man came and therefore the hominids were driven out.
The cultural Geography of East Asia favored the existence of human origin. There settlements is said to be on the East Asian river basin, plains and Islands as well as at the foot of the hills. The environment hosted wild animals which the Hominids hunted for food. The Island and the coastal region of the realm provided fishing grounds for the communities.
The realm is also characterized by favorable climate that favors farming. The people planted millet and rice and this yielded high harvests in the past years. Farming was also done with tools made up of stones. It is important to note that the tools were different and this was a proof that the realm was made up of different regional cultures.
East Asia is also characterized by three key traditions. They include Confucianism, Shinto and Taoism. Confucianism is practiced by Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese. It has a greater influence on the social and political structures in the region. Its integration in the modern structures connects them with ancestors and thus plays a big role in enhancing ethics in the society. Shinto tradition is associated with Japanese people and its key mandate is to enhance relationship between the spirits, people and their land. It is applicable when carrying out purification and offering ceremonies.finally Taoism is common with the Chinese. It encourages people to live in harmony, a good example being T’ai Chi.
Conclusion
East Asia is known all over the world for its human and cultural geography. Its unique culture is linked with human origin. In addition to culture hearth, East Asia and especially China is seen to maintain the traditional culture to date. The archeological sites are indication of the rich culture of East Asian community.