Geographers define an area that shares location and unifying cultural and physical characteristics a region. Confucian philosophy underlies many family customs and much of social life. Another form of divination looks at physical characteristics of birth marks, complexion, hair, lines on the palm, and other bodily features to predict the future.
Geomancy is a method for locating ideal sites for burial grounds, residences, and cities.
Many Asian cultures, due to the deep Confucian belief system, encourage women to produce male children. A deep respect for ancestors and elders is apparent throughout Asian cultures. Buddhist temples, statues, and monks can be seen throughout the Korean region. Food from Korea, Japan and China share some similarities due to the similar climate and cultural diffusion of tastes within the region. Rice production is common throughout the Asian continent and very important to Korea.