Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: As a result of his teachings in putting emphasis on literature as a fundamental form of human expression , Chinese writing would begin to thrive in Japan , becoming an accepted artistic pursuit .
Simplified: He taught that literature should be cared for , because it was an important part of human expression . As a result , Chinese writing began to thrive in Japan and became an accepted art form .