Feudal Japan
During the period of Japanese history known as , there were many warring fiefs, or
states, with different lords. Their objective was unifying Japan. and, it couldn't have been done
without the help of samurais and ninjas. Samurais had masters and went by a code of conduct
known as Bushido. The ninjas were just thieves and hired assassins. What else can be learned
about these warriors? Some questions that might pique a person's curiosity are many. How did
they training? What requirements had to be met to become a master? How has modern day Japan
been influenced by its medieval history? has had much influence on Japan's shape
into modern day.
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feudal Japanese have divine roots, and but
one Imperial Line." (Lewis 1999) . This explains of how the Japanese felt about themselves, and
how proud they were of their own culture. Not only that, they felt as if to be more superior beings
than any other race on the planet. "Although the Emperor is the logical apex of this
structure.....the lower classes were not allowed to lay eyes upon him." (Staff 1999). Like all
feudal systems there were many classes. Only a few lived lavish lifestyles, while many work as
slaves.
At the top of the chain was the emperor, he spent most of his time isolated in the palace.
The emperors felt so bored that they often became monks. This allowed for more freedom and
the ability to travel beyond Kyoto, (Japanese capital). Many times the emperor was only a
symbolic representation of authority, because the real power holders of Japan were the Shoguns,
(Japan's top military oligarchy).
Next in line were the Kuge, "The Kuge ran ...
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lead to the samurai
becoming an official class.
The Samurai became an official class, but how did that happen? "War played a central
part in the history of Japan." (Staff 1999) For the most part, the struggle was the one often
repeated thoughtout history, the controlling of land. About 20% of Japan's land was fit for
farming. No wonder it was so valuable. This struggle, along with the rebellion of the lower
classes helped the samurai to be distinguished as a class. "Emperor Keiko was cunning, fearless,
strong, and a great marital artist" (Mcgee 1999). Emperor Keiko was an important person.
Legend says he was the first person obtain the title of Shogun, or General of ...
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