Question

Who made Buddhism the official religion fo japan?

Answer 1

Buddhism in Japan. Buddhism in Japan has been practiced since its official introduction in 552 CE according to the Nihon Shoki from Baekje, Korea, by Buddhist monks. Buddhism has had a major influence on the development of Japanese society and remains an influential aspect of the culture to this day.

Answer 2

The first (known) presentation of Buddhism to the Japanese rulers was by King Song of Paekche. However, even after ferocious persecution by the Communists, Buddhism is far from dead in China today. Buddhism began to spread into Korea sometime in the 5th century and into Japan in the 6th century.